Bradford Hoggans
Portland
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Ramp Agent
Worldwide Flight Services
Lafayette
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Loaded and unloaded aircrafts with baggage, cargo, and mail safely and efficiently.
- Inspected aircraft interiors prior to take-off for any hazards or debris that could cause damage during flight.
- Ensured compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and safety standards.
- Performed aircraft marshaling and wing-walking duties to ensure safe aircraft movement on the ramp.
- Coordinated day-to-day schedules, tasks and positions for ground crew.
- Adhered to strict timelines for the turnaround of flights.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Ensured safe and efficient loading and unloading of aircraft luggage and cargo.
- Maintained clear communication with team members and supervisors using radios and hand signals.
- Operated ground support equipment, such as tugs, conveyor belts, and forklifts.
- Loaded and unloaded aircraft cargo, passenger baggage and freight.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Monitored and reported any irregularities in baggage or cargo, such as damaged goods.
- Worked in various weather conditions to ensure continuous airport operations.
- Loaded and unloaded baggage and other cargo, transporting to and from aircraft.
- Operated conveyor belts, push-back tractors and aircraft tugs daily.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss performance, safety, and operational improvements.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
- Operated a variety of motorized vehicles such as tugs, belt loaders, forklifts. safely and efficiently around airport premises.
- Conducted daily safety inspections of ramps and runways ensuring no debris or foreign objects were present before takeoff.
- Followed safety procedures such as using reflective gear while working on the ramp.
- Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Courier
Federal Express
Lafayette
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated with dispatch and team members via radio or phone to share updates and receive instructions.
- Documented items transported, recipient information and problems.
- Reported issues to supervisors resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Performed routine vehicle inspections before and after each shift to ensure operational safety.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from trucks, vans, and containers.
- Delivered and picked up medical records, lab specimens and medications to and from hospitals and other medical facilities.
- Interacted professionally with customers, collecting signatures and handling cash or electronic payments when necessary.
- Maintained adherence to stringent delivery deadlines.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and pickups.
- Complied with local safety and traffic laws when traveling on foot or via bicycle or vehicle.
- Documented pickups and deliveries and submitted reports after shift.
- Followed safety protocols when loading, unloading, driving, and delivering items.
- Picked up medical specimens from local care providers for delivery to laboratory.
- Communicated with dispatchers, management and colleagues to form lasting partnerships.
- Reported any accidents or vehicle issues immediately to management, ensuring a quick resolution.
- Used time-management skills to prioritize urgent deliveries and optimize daily schedules.
- Delivered items to residential addresses within specified time frames.
- Followed all safety regulations and traffic laws during delivery operations.
- Reported any accidents or incidents involving self or others immediately following incident.
- Sorted parcels according to delivery route.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicle with packages, ensuring secure and organized arrangement to prevent damage.
- Performed routine air and fluid checks and refueling for vehicles.
- Obtained official signatures and required payments for different types of deliveries.
Rubber Mixer
Malarkey Roofing Products
Portland
04.2002 - 08.2022
- Closely monitored equipment functionality and kept detailed records of issues.
- Assisted with ordering and inventory control of raw materials and equipment.
- Closely monitored equipment functionality and kept detailed records of issues to improve equipment longevity.
- Controlled start-up and operating schedule for equipment.
- Completed batch production documentation for submission to supervisor.
- Monitored the overall mix during live events or studio sessions to make sure it was balanced and consistent.
- Sifted products through screens and bagged finished materials for transportation to next workstation.
- Adhered to strict safety and QA standards.
- Measured, mixed and poured liquid and powdered ingredients specific to formulations for various products.
- Weighed materials and ingredients with accuracy.
- Maintained work areas by removing trash and debris and sweeping up and materials.
- Measured ingredients for use in production processes.
- Designed and adapted routes to transfer materials weighing many pounds between job sites.
- Safely transferred materials weighing many pounds between job sites.
- Reviewed work specifications to determine product and material requirements.
- Cleared jammed materials from equipment to restore functionality.
- Tested ingredients and supplies and measured compliance with quality standards.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize accidents and avoid workplace mishaps.
- Trained new employees on proper and safe use of equipment.
- Operated mixer safely, adhering to manufacturer instructions and safety recommendations to avoid workplace accidents.
- Checked quality of mixed products at specific intervals in production process.
Education
GED -
Curlew Job Corps
Wauconda, WA06-1992
Skills
- Aircraft loading
- Aircraft unloading
- Ground support equipment
- Safety compliance
- Marshaling aircraft
- Baggage handling
Timeline
Ramp Agent
Worldwide Flight Services
06.2023 - 04.2025
Courier
Federal Express
11.2022 - 05.2023
Rubber Mixer
Malarkey Roofing Products
04.2002 - 08.2022
GED -
Curlew Job Corps