Christopher Clark
Deerfield Beach
Summary
Reliable Ramp Agent with background in aviation operations and customer service. Familiarity with airport regulations, safety procedures, and aircraft handling systems. Known for teamwork skills, strong communication abilities, and commitment to safety standards. Contributed positively to operational efficiency in previous roles by ensuring timely ground services for all flights.
Reliable professional in logistics and materials handling, known for high productivity levels and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in inventory management, safe lifting techniques, and equipment operation. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Ramp Agent
Southwest Airlines, SWA
Oakland
06.2017 - 03.2025
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing activities performed during shift.
- Provided customer service assistance by answering inquiries from passengers regarding arrival and departure times and gate information.
- Loaded and unloaded aircrafts with baggage, cargo, and mail safely and efficiently.
- Processed necessary paperwork related to cargo shipments including customs documents.
- Checked flight manifests to ensure accuracy of luggage loaded onto planes.
- Ensured proper weight balance on aircrafts by placing heavy items in the aft of the plane.
- Inspected aircraft interiors prior to take-off for any hazards or debris that could cause damage during flight.
- Utilized two-way radio communication systems to communicate between ramp agents and pilots and ground crew personnel.
- 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.
- Organized baggage carts for loading onto planes accurately according to airline specifications.
- Operated conveyor belts, push-back tractors and aircraft tugs daily.
- Communicated via headset radio with ground crew, flight crew and tow person about ramp operations and flight requirements.
- Loaded and unloaded aircraft cargo, passenger baggage and freight.
- Collected, sorted and checked baggage tags against flight lists.
- Handled passenger luggage, mail and cargo in accordance with safety and privacy protocols.
- Connected electrical power units and service hoses to aircraft.
- Positioned and pushed aircraft from remote airport locations to specified areas for operation.
- Coordinated with pilots, cabin crew, and airport staff to maintain on-time departures and arrivals.
Ramp Agent
SkyWest Airlines
San Francisco
04.2014 - 11.2015
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing activities performed during shift.
- Ensured proper weight balance on aircrafts by placing heavy items in the aft of the plane.
- Coordinated day-to-day schedules, tasks and positions for ground crew.
- Connected electrical power units and service hoses to aircraft.
- Positioned and pushed aircraft from remote airport locations to specified areas for operation.
- Updated and maintained accurate records of baggage and cargo handling activities.
- Participated in regular safety drills and training sessions.
- Assisted passengers with special needs or requests regarding their baggage.
- Maintained on-time connections by guiding aircraft to and from gate positions.
- Ensured safe and efficient loading and unloading of aircraft luggage and cargo.
- Monitored and reported any irregularities in baggage or cargo, such as damaged goods.
- Ensured compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and safety standards.
Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton South
06.1987 - 08.1994
- Provided security for convoys, installations and personnel in hostile areas.
- Constructed fortifications such as fighting holes, trenches, bunkers and fighting positions.
- Performed reconnaissance and surveillance operations in support of combat operations.
- Operated various types of military vehicles including tanks, Humvees and armored personnel carriers.
- Supervised junior enlisted personnel in their duties and responsibilities.
- Inspected ammunition supplies to verify serviceability prior to use in field exercises or combat situations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA06-1994
Skills
- Weight distribution
- Safety inspections
- Radio communication
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Cargo processing
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Ramp Agent
Southwest Airlines, SWA
06.2017 - 03.2025
Ramp Agent
SkyWest Airlines
04.2014 - 11.2015
Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
06.1987 - 08.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
San Francisco State University