Decovan Echols
Forney,TX
Summary
Logistics and Transportation Specialist with 6 years of experience as a U.S. Army 88H (Cargo Specialist), currently assigned in the Republic of Korea. Extensive background in cargo handling operations, transportation coordination, equipment readiness, and deployment support. Experienced in joint-service logistics operations supporting Army and Air Force missions. Holds an active Secret security clearance. Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management with additional industry certifications, including CompTIA Network+ and HAZMAT 40. Seeking a federal logistics or transportation management position within DoD or a related agency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cargo Specialist (88H)
U.S. Army
Fort Eustis, VA, Fort Cavazos,TX, Camp Carroll,ROK
10.2020 - Current
- Coordinated and processed multiple Transportation Movement Requests (TMRs) supporting cargo movement operations across installations, including Busan, Camp Casey, and Camp Humphreys.
- Participated in 7 Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercises (EDRE), loading and transporting containers and military equipment between Busan and forward operating locations under time-sensitive conditions.
- Conducted weekly Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on rolling stock vehicles and generators to ensure operational readiness.
- Utilized the 5988-E automated maintenance documentation system to record faults, track deficiencies, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Worked directly with 88N Transportation Management Coordinators and U.S. Air Force personnel to tag, label, weigh, and prepare containers, vehicles, and equipment for air shipment.
- Operated forklifts and cargo handling equipment to safely load, secure, and transport military assets.
- Prepared hazardous material shipments in compliance with safe handling practices.
- Ensured compliance with hazardous materials handling procedures in accordance with Army and DoD safety standards.
- Maintained accountability and custody of sensitive and high-value equipment in accordance with Army property regulations.
- Supported joint-service logistics operations in high-tempo environments requiring precision, safety, and coordination.
- Coordinated movement of rolling stock, containers, and military equipment in compliance with DoD and U.S. Air Force airlift standards and load requirements.
- Prepared vehicles and containers for air shipment, ensuring proper weighing, labeling, hazardous material documentation, and dimensional verification prior to movement.
- Worked directly with U.S. Air Force aerial port personnel to meet air cargo inspection standards and transportation safety regulations.
- Verified tie-down requirements, container markings, and documentation met joint-service transportation guidelines.
- Employment Type: Active Duty
- Supervisor: Sergeant Bell
- May Contact: Yes
Warehouse Associate / Line Leader / Forklift Operator
Target Distribution Center
Midlothian, Texas
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Operated forklifts and powered industrial equipment to move and stage high-volume inventory.
- Served as line leader overseeing packaging operations and ensuring workflow efficiency.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Conducted quality control inspections to verify shipping accuracy.
- Assisted in inventory staging, labeling, and outbound freight preparation.
- Maintained compliance with workplace safety regulations.
- Employment Type: Full-Time
Glass Packer / Crane Operator
Guardian Glass
Corsicana, Texas
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Operated industrial crane systems to move large glass materials in manufacturing environment.
- Packed and secured fragile materials for shipment and distribution.
- Maintained strict adherence to industrial safety protocols.
- Performed required housekeeping to keep work areas clean such as sweeping floors, putting trash in trash containers and picking up product from floor.
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Inspected items to identify discrepancies and damages and reported to supervisor.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance with standards.
Education
Logistics And Transportation
American Public University
2028
Skills
5988-E Maintenance Documentation
Transportation Movement Requests Processing
Conduct Preventive maintenance checks daily, weekly, and monthly
Cargo Documentation & Load Preparation
Air Movement Support Operations
Joint Logistics Coordination
Forklift operation
Warehouse operations
Staff training and Attendance oversight
Container loading
Shipping document verification
Teamwork
Certification
- CompTIA Network+
- HAZMAT 40 Certification
- OSHA 30 (In Progress)
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) – Scheduled
- Forklift Operation Certification
- Cargo Operations
- Ammo Handlers Certification
- Hazardous Materials Transportation
- Introduction To Transportation Operations
- Introduction To Ammunition Certification
- Unit Armorer Certification
Timeline
Cargo Specialist (88H)
U.S. Army
10.2020 - Current
Warehouse Associate / Line Leader / Forklift Operator
Target Distribution Center
01.2018 - 07.2020
Glass Packer / Crane Operator
Guardian Glass
02.2016 - 11.2017
Logistics And Transportation
American Public University
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- 6 years active duty military service
- Overseas logistics operations experience (Republic of Korea)
- Deployment readiness and field environment operations
- Eligible for federal employment under veteran hiring preference