Cargo Specialist/Hazmat Technician Resume Example US Army 19Th Expeditionary Sustainment Command

CARGO SPECIALIST/HAZMAT TECHNICIAN

Professional Summary

Dynamic Veteran with experience in translation of Operational Orders into budgets, budget analysis and monitoring, accounting, processing of legal documents and requests in alignment with operating procedures. Effective in generating financial reports and maintaining accounting records, handling sensitive information, observing work ethic and adept in proper use of various administrative and legal systems, including Defense Travel System Digital Training Management System and Microsoft Office. Adaptable professional with enthusiastic attitude,great personality coupled with 4 years of experience financial management in the US military.

Skills

Course planning
Employee rapport
Materials preparation
Verbal and writing communication
Proficient in Microsoft Office, DTS and DTMS
Data protection
Security protocols
Legal support

Reporting and documentation
First aid
Multitasking
Team leadership
Account management
Organizational strengths
Non-profit accounting

Work History

04/2018 to 02/2020

Training, Schools, Legal Specialist and DTS ClerkUS Army - 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command – South Korea, APO

Assessed Company needs to develop effective training plans.
Tracked Soldiers data, training, qualification and physical fitness requirements in Digital Training Management System and adapted plans for company progress reporting achieving 100% updated weekly data in 2019.
Performed paralegal operations, including processing of assorted legal documents.
Performed mentorship of new service members, resulting in achievement of over 90% organizational mission essential tasks and goals.
Translated Operational Orders into workable budgets, and achieved mission accomplishment minimal resources.
Researched information and updated Military systems, utilizing, self developed databases for instant reporting and minimizing reporting delays.
Ensured overall company optimal readiness by developing individualized plans to help subordinates reach their goals within predetermined timeliness.
Maintained Government Credit Card-City Bank issued accounts for all soldiers in the unit and ensured authorized usage and timely payments eliminating delinquencies and past due payments.

04/2016 to 02/2020

Cargo Specialist/Hazmat TechnicianUS Army – AP/AE, APO

Inspected, counted and documented over 5 million pounds of cargo utilizing both manual and automated data processing systems.
Loaded and unloaded over 8 million pounds of supplies and equipment from ships, docks, beaches, railheads, boxcars, warehouses, motor vehicles and aircraft.
Maintained and operate 5 winches, 2 cranes, and and 8 forklifts.
Loaded air and sea shipment, including equipment in ocean liners amounting to over 8 million pounds in Cargo weight.
Determined and recommended methods to address improvement opportunities.
Reviewed mission requirements and identified appropriate equipment to achieve goals.
Identified and resolved process issues that encouraged smoother procedures, more efficient workflow and overall organizational growth.
Equiped and organized facility to comply with organizational strategy for online and offline quality controls.
Complied with safety and hazardous material handling, storage regulatory requirements and internal procedures affecting business
Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.

08/2016 to 04/2018

Organizational Defense Travel AdministratorUS Army - 21st Theatre Sustainment Command – Grafenwoehr - Germany, AE

Processed Government Travel Charge Cards for all Service Members in 1st Inland Cargo Transfer Company.
Translated Operational Orders into workable budget for approval and initiated travel authorizations processing.
Handled all unit Defense Travel System accounting, processed vouchers and substantiating documents to include receipts and related documents for voucher payment.
Maintained over 200 of the Organization's Defense Travel System accounts to eliminate misuse, unsubmitted voucher reports, minimized emergency travel delays and conducted training processes to eliminate delinquencies.
Generated and compiled weekly and monthly reports as needed, improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
Developed and updated Standard Operating Procedures to meet compliance requirements.
Operated with high integrity, built trust, earned sustained credibility and maintained proper channel of communication with both lower and upper level management

09/2006 to 01/2013

Logistics CoordinatorFACES, KEMRI-UCSF – Kenya, KE

Generated donor reports for FACES/Kenya Medical Research Institute - Island Program that focused on proposing and implementing strategic adjustments towards economic and human resources.
Managed logistics operations including logistics assets for timely and cost-effective delivery of medical supplies.
Advised on logistics management and structures for staffing levels and logistical support to ensure coverage of the targeted operational regions.
Generated payments for program-related activities to keep accurate records of financial expenditure.
Coordinated and supervised logistics functions and operations.
Developed and maintained budgets to ensure proper allocation of resources within different Islands of Operation.
Managed functional areas of logistics including maintenance, transportation and supplies.
Identified areas program weakness, strengths areas of program improvement, formulated possible solutions and reported to the program coordinator and director

Education

Expected in 01/2022

Bachelor of Science: BSN
California State University - Long Beach, CA

LBCC/CSULB ADN-BSN Program

Bachelor of Arts: Business ManagementKenya Institute of Management - Kisumu - Kenya

30% Course work remaining to meet Graduation

Some College (No Degree): Business Management / Certificate Level ProgramKCA University - Long Beach, CA

Affiliations

Kenya Scouts Association

Kenya Association of Professional Counselors

Additional Information

MILITARY TRAINING

Sexual Harrasment and Response Prevention Level 1 Course - Camp Walker, South Korea (2019)
Non-Commissioned Officer Basic Leader Course - US Army, Camp Humphreys, South Korea (2018)
Organizational Defence Travel Assistant Course - US Army, Vilsek Germany (2016)
HAZMAT 11 Ammo-62 Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials Course, Vilsek, Germany (2017)
HAZ 12 (Ammo-62) Hazardous Materials Course - Vilsek, Germany (2018)
Basic Combat Training - US Army, Fort Jackson North Carolina (Nov 2015 - Feb 2016)

AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

Army Commendation Medal - 1 Award
Army Achievement Medal - 2 Awards
Army Good Conduct Medal - 1
AwardDriver/Mechanic badge - 1
Expert Weapons Qualification badge - 1

Referees

Edwin Achola

Associate Professor

CSULB - Special Education

e_achola2000@yahoo.com

724-466-2988

Jafri Otieno Okatch

President

PALS Inc

okatch@earthlink.net

562-254-0478

Dr. Tom Jondiko

Director of Ingredient Formulations

PAK Group NA,

tjondiko@pakgroupna.com

9795879467

Jagdish Koirala

President Kally Threading

jagdish.koirala.mil@mail.mil

626-688-6846

Anthony Okwatch

Biotechnologist - El-Segundo

anthonyokwatch@yahoo.com

562-338-0333

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

US Army - 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command
US Army
US Army - 21st Theatre Sustainment Command
FACES, KEMRI-UCSF

School Attended

California State University
Kenya Institute of Management
KCA University

Job Titles Held:

Training, Schools, Legal Specialist and DTS Clerk
Cargo Specialist/Hazmat Technician
Organizational Defense Travel Administrator
Logistics Coordinator

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : BSN
Bachelor of Arts : Business Management
Some College (No Degree) : Business Management / Certificate Level Program

Cargo Specialist/Hazmat Technician Resume Example

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