CHRISTINA HEADEN
Scotrun,PA
Summary
Capable Transportation Coordinator facilitates complete logistical support functions. Reduces costs with transportation optimization planning while maximizing delivery promptness. Conscientious communicator prioritizes team objective achievement and surpasses benchmarks. Provides excellent customer support. Results-oriented Supply Manager well-versed in inventory management, equipment accountability and supply distribution. Knowledgeable about forecasting requirements and administering budgets.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Supply Specialist
The Lockwood Group, LLC
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated closely with other departments to ensure timely delivery of materials required for critical projects or initiatives.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory levels, resulting in reduced overstock and waste.
- Maintain shared spreadsheets containing information regarding current and past stock.
- Enhanced warehouse organization for easier access to materials and faster order fulfillment times.
- Prepare and obtain authorization for Funds Verification and Use Authorization (FVUA) for each quarter of the fiscal year.
- Submit annual forecast for equipments required during the upcoming year.
- Share knowledge obtained from past experiences with co-workers to provide the best experience for our customers.
- Facilitate and track shipments of classified items required by the War Fighter using cut sheets, 1348s and 1149s.
- Complete annual training requirements to maintain a healthy and secure workplace environment.
Transportation Assistant
Defense Logistics Agency
05.2001 - 03.2024
- Coordinated with warehouse workers on proper storage and distribution of products.
- Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
- Reviewed and filed paperwork related to transportation schedules and costs.
- Researched and suggested cost-effective shipping methods.
- Improved workflow and productivity by implementing upgraded processes.
- Led shipment scheduling and routing with carriers, enabling reliable customer updates.
- Have successfully facilitated over 10,000 shipments to include many Presidential shipments,
- Tracked shipments from dispatch through delivery to verify timely arrival.
- Built and maintained strong partner relationships for smooth, cost-effective logistics.
- Developed strategies to reduce transportation costs and increase operational performance.
- Prepare many documents, PowerPoint presentations and maintain document history.
- Engage with internal and external customers for planning of shipments and prioritizing workload while ensuring issue resolution and customer goals are met or exceeded.
- Perform transportation data entry functions and coordinate material for worldwide customers.
- Perform supply activities to remove and restock inventory to include serialized item locations.
Flight Engineer
United States Air Force
06.1986 - 11.2006
- Verified passenger and cargo distribution and amount of fuel to meet weight and balance specifications.
- Conducted inspections of aircraft and associated systems by analyzing and correcting systems.
- Monitored control panel to verify aircraft performance, and regulated engine speed according to instructions of pilot.
- Performed pre-flight inspections to prepare for flight.
- Reviewed and calculated aircraft weight and balance, fuel onboard and performance charts to reduce safety risks.
- Studied weather conditions at destination, en route and at departure points to make necessary flight adjustments.
- Observed aircraft safety systems and operational conditions and immediately reported issues.
- Monitored and interpreted instruments to determine flight status, airline condition and geographic position.
- Troubleshot in-flight mechanical and operational issues and restored functionality.
- Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
- Executed emergency procedures to maintain passenger and cargo safety during unexpected circumstances.
- Flew national and international routes covering different countries and complied with flight rules in each location.
- Over 5,000 flight hours, to include 63 combat sorties.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Penn State University
05.2025
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA12.2021
Skills
- Expense Tracking
- DOT Requirements
- Safety Standards
- Logistics Functions
- Security Considerations
- Cost Estimation
- Vehicle Inspection
- Greeting Visitors
- Transportation Regulations
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Transportation and Logistics Coordination
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse Operations
- Demand forecasting
Certification
- Certified - Transportation of Hazardous Materials 2017-present
Additional Information
Maintain Secret Clearance
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
General Supply Specialist
The Lockwood Group, LLC
03.2024 - Current
Transportation Assistant
Defense Logistics Agency
05.2001 - 03.2024
Flight Engineer
United States Air Force
06.1986 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Penn State University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Northampton Community College
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