DANIEL GONZALEZ
Trenton,NJ
Summary
Motivated, personable professional with 15+ years Federal Military Experience in Logistics and Transportation Management. Knowledgeable in a diverse background of Safety and Quality Assurance Management and Supervision. Trained staff and took on various project disciplines including Cargo Freight Operations and Transportation Controller duties. Possesses Community College of the Air Force Instructor certification and curriculum development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Management Specialist
Defense Logistics Specialist (80hrs)
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborates with Supply Chain specialists to achieve quality and timely responses to include request for information, tracking, quality control responses for completeness and content, and ensures responses are forwarded in the required time frames.
- Reviews data, displays information, identifies trends, draws conclusions, and recommends or initiates appropriate action from a wide range of data sources in support of assigned programs, projects and exercises.
- Performs task/due date management, coordination for data collection with Supply Chain Directors.
- Tracks completion status of key HQ DLA Agency Synchronization Operation Center (ASOC) taskings and reporting status to Command.
- Responsible for interpreting DLA, DoD and Military Services operational, war, humanitarian and exercise plans and translating them into DLA Troop Support responsibilities, tasks, programs and guidance.
Hazardous Material Handler (80hrs)
305th Aerial Port Squadron
12.2020 - 09.2023
- Inspect hazardous materials, secure cargo, AA&E, registered mail, and CDF deployment increments before entrance into the military airlift system by ensuring assets are properly prepared and documented prior to entry
- Followthe guidelines in AFMAN24-604, attch 28, Host IDP, etc.
- When inspecting hazardous materials including opening an external container to inspect the internal packaging
- Ensure DD Form 1387-2,Special Handling
- Data/ Certification is properly used to identify and provide special handling instructions for biological, classified, in-bond, perishable, and signature service shipments when shipped by commercial or military air
- AMC MICAP shipments will be expediently processed and delivered in accordance with
- AMCI 23-102, Expeditious Movement of AMC MICAP/ VVIP Assets
- Monitor, inventory, and protect secure cargo against loss, damage, and pilferage,while maintaining strict control over the security cage and AMC Form 214
- Inspect, maintain, and promote an orderly flowof MICAP, hazardous, classified, refrigerated, frozen, and priority cargo through the airlift system
- If hazards are suspected, frustrate the shipment and coordinate with CSB on contacting the shipping activity for resolution
- Immediately frustrate any discrepant shipment with AMC Form 33 and assist
- CSB with corrective actions for timely onward movement
- Classified and security cargo shipments that are damaged or that have improper documentation, packaging, marking or labeling, when arriving by commercial conveyance or noticed in-transit will be immediately frustrated and placed in the security cage or approved CCTV monitored areas
- Segregate, stack, and store hazardous materials, explosives, ammunition, special commodity cargo items in the special cargo section and Cargo Deployment Function (CDF) IAW
- DoD, AF, AMC, and civilian directives with 95% accuracy per quarter
- Use HQ AMC computer system products to inventory bay locations ensuring accountability of special commodity cargo
- Utilizing HQ AMC computer systems (GATES) and handheld terminals (Ghosts), select special commodity cargo based on: priority, destination, and type of material to build outbound cargo pallets IAW applicable directives and Load Planning mission requirements
- Ensure pallet build up is complete IAW sequence of events times and with 95% accuracy per quarter.Operate MHE, to include 4K, 10K, and 10K AT forklifts in accordance with applicable TOs and current squadron policies to safely load/ offload cargo to/ from 436L pallets, around confined spaces and up/ down ramps throughout the terminal complex with zero major incidents and no more than 4 minor incidents annually.
Curriculum Developer (80hrs)
421ST Combat Training Squadron
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Develops lesson plans/ rubric for regional and cultural (regional or specifically focused) instruction and evaluations to Enlisted and Officer Tiers
- Assesses Interpreter applications, Counterpart Relations and Rapport,
- Regional/ Country Orientation
- Instructs and evaluates students on International
- Organizational environments including J oint Coalition military
- Partners,
- Non-Governmental
- Organizations, Inter-Governmental Organizations, International organizations, and U.S Embassy
- Staffs and country teams
- Advisement and Management in J oint Planning, Integrating Civil and Military
- Activities,
- CAPSTONE Exercise, Fundamentals of Advising, Teaching Adults Cross-
- Culturally, Capabilities based on assessments, Afghanistan, Key Leader engagement and Media Relations
- Developed training program, including class instruction and range instruction on marksman fundamentals, weapons transitional drills and self protection tactics
- Conducted over 300+ hours of instruction in firearms handling, proficiency, and demonstrations in deadly force safety
- Skilled in proficiency, safety, and qualified on many small arms platforms to include M9 carbine, M4
- Service rifle, M249 SAW
- Supervised and evaluated personnels conduct and safety on the firing range, coached and advised personnel on shooting skills and zero failing qualifications
- Supervised/ Instructed performance 45 performance oriented tasks encompassing leadership abilities, individual team movement techniques, land navigation, small infantry tactics, and D&C in a two-week cycle to include: Continuous Operations (FTX) in
- Simulated
- Combat Environment
- Confer and negotiated Course curriculum with program managers and course directors on tasks and expectations that will positively impact policies, objectives and program goals
- Developed, Designed, implemented and monitored over 16 lesson plans covering over 465+ hours of instruction
- Conducted Post-implementation evaluations of existing budget cost analysis and determining cost versus performance issues
- Maintained documentation on educational services and tracked students' progress to gauge overall success of learning program.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
Logistics Manager (80hrs)
621st Contingency Response Wing
03.2013 - 11.2018
- Collaborated with J oint Service Transportation and Operations Specialists to plan and conduct the
- J oint Inspection of hazardous cargo and equipment in order to ensure adherence to regulations governing safety, security, hazardous material transport, and operational requirements of in-flight operational directives
- Identify discrepancies using honed attention to detail and robust knowledge of requirements
- Devise and enact immediate corrective action to eliminate potential risk and safety of flight
- Global Air Transportation Execution System to research, update, and report on operation data, such as personnel, cargo, and air transportation in support of world-wide military and humanitarian operations
- Devise and present daily reports to leaders and operational personnel on the status of operations to ensure all applicable personnel retained full In-Transit Visibility over personnel, aircraft, and cargo entering and exiting Global Transportation Network and the
- Area Of
- Responsibility
- Managed accountability, maintenance, and serviceability of Material Handling
- Equipment (MHE)
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and assets to ensure full working order
- Schedule and execute routine maintenance as well as necessary repairs to maintain consistent, uninterrupted availability to critical equipment designated to support global military operations
- Managed, received, sorted and packaged hazardous material in accordance with
- AFMAN-24-204 for shipment.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
Logistics Coordinator (80hrs)
Mobility
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Served as the Chief, Logistics Management officer, and the principle advisor to the District Commander on all aspects of logistic management.
- Briefed Commander to clear proposed actions of an unusually controversial nature or which may have significant local impact.
- Performed staff visits and inspections to field activities to provide technical assistance and to monitor status of program execution in all areas of logistics management.
- Planned and developed directives; establishes and maintains policies and procedures for District logistics. management programs.
- Managed developed policy and program changes to meet changing conditions in program requirements and funding related to specific missions.
- Assigned work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
- Provided planning, policy, and staff oversight of Title 10 and Army support to other Service requirements in support of European and African theater missions.
- Evaluated major mission changes, reorganization, new programs, and special projects and review directives from higher authority to determine their effect on MSC logistics policies and procedures.
- Subject matter expert for operational logistics, configuration data management, logistics life cycle management, integrated logistics support, afloat/ashore supply.
- Forecasted planned and budgeted execution of supplies, subsistence, durable medical equipment, medical gases, expendable/non-expendable and capital equipment, inventory management, warehouse operations, transportation and distribution.
Logistics Manager (80hrs)
733rd Air Mobility Squadron
04.2010 - 03.2011
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily
- Provided logistical management support to higher level engineers and logistics managers in their efforts to plan, coordinate, or evaluate logistical actions required to support assigned programs
- Prepared, maintained and reviewed Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) planning documents to support life cycle phases of a ship or missile weapon system or equipment in accordance with current instructions
- Knowledge of Air Force Logistics structure, contents, codes, internal and external interfaces, updates, procedures, and uses of automated logistics mobilization and planning programs databases
- Knowledge of Air Force Logistics concepts, principles, practices, procedures, and instructions applicable to a full range of logistics management to include deployment planning and operations and logistics plans under peacetime and wartime conditions to develop and recommend policies and procedures for the command
- Forecasted planned and budgeted execution of supplies, subsistence, durable medical equipment, medical gases, expendable/non-expendable and capital equipment, inventoried management, warehouse operations, transportation and distribution.
- Established, monitored and managed the performance and measurement of logistics functions for all aspects of the supply chain.
- Managed all activities involving in the supply chain management to include sourcing, procurement and logistics management activities.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
Logistics Management Officer (80hrs)
436st Aerial Port Squadron
03.2006 - 03.2011
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION daily and weekly routes
- Developed warehouse system that provided best cost with appropriate service levels to achieve organizational goals
- Served as the Chief, Logistics Management office, and the principle advisor to the
- District Commander on all aspects of logistic management
- Supervised routine apprised of the status and progress of program activities
- Briefed Commanders to clear proposed actions of an unusually controversial nature or which may have significant local impact
- Planned and developed directives; establishes and maintains policies and procedures for District logistics management programs
- Maintained liaison with operating officials to provide advisory services
- Performed staff visits and inspections to field activities to provide technical assistance and to monitor status of program execution in all areas of logistics management
- Established program goals and objectives for subordinates and sets priorities
- Managed development of policy and program changes to meet changing conditions in program requirements and funding related to specific missions
- Team leader for logistics and systems personnel and property accountability and reconciliation team, ensuring compliance with U.S
- Army regulations and DoD directives
- Monitored and complied with strict budgets by negotiating freight in alignment with needs and specifications
- Built continuous improvement culture that attracted and retained high-performing employees while reducing costs.
- Provided staff logistical support in areas such as supply, procurement, property accountability, transportation, equipment, maintenance, food service, and/or lodging.
- Provided input to budget requests submitted by subordinate units for logistical requirements.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
Education
Master of Arts - Project Management
DeVry University
Downers Grove, ILBachelor of Arts - Business Administration Management of Technology
DeVry University
Downers Grove, IL08.2022
Skills
- Secret Clearance
- LOG 2350 Performance-Based Logistics (PBL)
- LOG 105 Fundamentals of System Sustainment Management
- LOG 104 Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM)
- LOG 1000 Life Cycle Logistics Fundamentals
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Accounting: Managerial Use and Analysis
- Contract and Procurement
- Project Cost and Schedule Control
- Program Management
- Managing Quality
- Financial Accounting: Managerial Use and Analysis
Accomplishments
1 June 2021 - Performance Award
2 Jun 2021 - Time Off Award
2 Jun 2022 - Time Off Award
1 Jun 2022 - Performance Award
Timeline
Logistics Management Specialist
Defense Logistics Specialist (80hrs)
09.2023 - Current
Hazardous Material Handler (80hrs)
305th Aerial Port Squadron
12.2020 - 09.2023
Curriculum Developer (80hrs)
421ST Combat Training Squadron
09.2018 - 09.2019
Logistics Manager (80hrs)
621st Contingency Response Wing
03.2013 - 11.2018
Logistics Coordinator (80hrs)
Mobility
03.2011 - 03.2013
Logistics Manager (80hrs)
733rd Air Mobility Squadron
04.2010 - 03.2011
Logistics Management Officer (80hrs)
436st Aerial Port Squadron
03.2006 - 03.2011
Master of Arts - Project Management
DeVry University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration Management of Technology
DeVry University
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