Transportation Logistics/Operations

Manager/Supervisor/Coordinator

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  Comprehensive civilian and military career in Transportation Logistics, specializing in Air Transport, with extensive experience in high-volume personnel and equipment logistics

  Dynamic leader with vast background in training/instructing and supervising personnel; effectively coordinate/schedule personnel to maximize use of resources

  Excel in defining, developing and executing targeted strategies to optimize operational efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness

  Superior strategic planning, prioritization and organization skills

  Solid administrative skills ranging from budgeting and inventory control to high-volume documentation/ records management

  Highly effective communication skills; productively interface with and liaise between key stakeholders to ensure optimal operational performance

 

Key Achievements

  Rapidly progressed with KBR to manage 75 vehicles and driver teams, subsequently promoting to assume accountability for the training and development of over 300 personnel

  Instructor Certification in Heavy Trucks, military and civilian; appointed HET Instructor with KBR

  Successfully created and administered $3.75M in annual budget and assets

  Effectively defined, developed and implemented enhanced movement management policies and procedures resulting in 30% increase in productivity and leading to substantial profit growth, Mobile Forest Products/International Paper

  Successfully served as Air Transportation Manager, USAF Civil Service, with responsibility for over 300 personnel

  Built and retired from successful military career, culminating in 3 years of active duty served as Operations Manager in charge of all logistical air transport/movement

  Numerous Laudatory Awards and Letters of Appreciation

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KBR Inc.-Iraq/Kuwait 2003-Current

Logistics Coordinator, MCT Air Inbound - Balad, Iraq; 2006-present

  Steer airfield operations, with accountability for inspecting and documenting all inbound military and commercial aircraft cargo and strategically facilitating forward movement; progressed from Assistant Night Shift Lead to Day Shift Lead/Point of Contact

  Designated Ramp Coordinator, providing senior operations personnel with critical inbound aircraft load, passenger, arrival, and destination data

HET Instructor - Camp Anaconda, Balad, Iraq; 2004-2006

  As a Certified Instructor, spearheaded educational/training programs on M1070/M1000 HET and Mercedes/Goldhofer Commercial HET systems; managed program scheduling for 9 trainers

  Proficiently developed dynamic training materials crucial to building top-performing personnel

TTM HET Convoy Commander/POC - Camps Victory and Arifjan, Kuwait; 2003-2004

  Rapidly promoted from Truck Driver to Convoy Commander in charge of as many as 75 vehicles and drivers primarily focused on movement of priority loads within theater/combat zone

  While stationed at Camp Arifjan, served as M1070/M1000 HET System Instructor

  Actively liaised between 1498^th Trans HET Co. and KBR TTM HET in support of Camp Victory initiatives while concurrently supervising all logistics, operations and maintenance for 25 HETs and associated drivers

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Over-the-Road Professional Driver 1992-2003

Mobile Forest Products-Mobile, AL; 2002-2003/J.B. Hunt Transport-Lowell, AR; 1999-2002/

Werner Enterprises, Inc.; 1993-1999/Missouri-Nebraska Express, Inc.; 1992-1993

Air Transportation Manager 1989-1991

United States Air Force-Civil Service Charleston, SC

  Successfully coordinated and led team of over 300 personnel in support of logistical operations; proficiently coordinated requirements with Logistics on wartime support and deployment of units

  Proactively managed all operating, mobility and evacuation plans and strategically assigned APS personnel to mobility positions, with full accountability for personnel/equipment readiness; advised Unit Commander/staff on aircraft capabilities

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Retired E6-Technical Sergeant, United States Air Force; 20-year career

Squadron Operations Supervisor/Air Transportation Supervisor
Flightline Coordinator-Aircraft Services

Equipment Manager-Materials Handling

Assistant Supervisor-Hazardous Cargo Handling

Developed a progressive career primarily focused on logistics and culminating in position of Operations Supervisor for 3 years, with responsibility for the training, coordination and operational readiness of over 300 personnel and supporting equipment/supplies

Highlights

  Routinely supervised/managed high volume personnel and equipment logistics/movement for global mobility within multiple sections/operational units

  Efficiently developed, scheduled and implemented personnel training programs in areas including, among others, 463L cargo handling systems/equipment, and maintained detailed rosters and documentation

  Successfully controlled material and equipment inventories and spearheaded quality assurance initiatives for optimal operational readiness

  Cost-effectively allocated and administered cargo handling systems budget and supporting documentation

  Served as loading/off-loading HAZMAT Specialist

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Bachelor of Arts, Personnel Management, Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)

 

Professional Development/Training

 

Air Traffic Safety Management, CCAF

Advanced Air Transportation, Passenger / Cargo, CCAF

NCO Leadership School (Management), USAF

Front Line Supervisor/Chorda Map Training

Airlift Of Dangerous Materials/HAZMAT, USAF

Sorts Data Handler/Computer Data Coordination, USAF

How To Manage Your Resources Safely, USAF

Advanced Air Transportation Course, Passenger / Cargo, USAF

Management Course-Air Traffic Safety, USAF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am extremely interested in progressing to a Senior/Management position in support of your critical Transport Logistics Operations and am providing my resume for review. . In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated, I offer numerous years of civilian and military experience in planning, coordinating and managing logistic operations, overseeing as many as 300+ personnel and steering the efficient, timely, cost-effective global movement of personnel and equipment/materials. I am able to clearly determine and implement strategic policies, procedures and practices to maximize the efficiency and quality of operations and possess superior strategic planning, prioritization and coordination skills vital to optimizing performance. Since joining KBR Inc. in 2003, I have steadily progressed to my current position, serving as Logistics Coordinator in Balad, Iraq since 2006, where I am responsible for Air Inbound operations; concurrently, I have been appointed Ramp Coordinator. Prior positions included Certified HET Instructor and Convoy Commander. I retired from a 20-year career with the United States Air Force as Operations Supervisor of Air Transportation and previously held positions as Flightline Coordinator, Equipment Manager-Materials Handling and Assistant Supervisor of Hazardous Cargo Handling. Subsequent to my active duty, I was also Air Transportation Manager with USAF Civil Service.

 

I am confident my vast experience in Transportation Logistics can be an asset in a management-level position, and welcome the opportunity to interview and discuss how my qualifications match your ongoing needs.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Michael Drake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear _______________________________:

 

I would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting (TITLE OF POSITION APPLYING FOR) position currently available with your company. Having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, I am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

 

As discussed, I am an enthusiastic, disciplined team player eager to launch a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff. I believe you will find my dynamic (LIST A FEW SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS RELEVANT TO THE POSITION) skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

 

Should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Again, thank you for the enlightening interview. I look forward to your response.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

Michael Drake