Demia Fifer
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
Marine Corps
10.2021 - Current
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Manage dispatching and maintenance of vehicles.
- Receive, process, submit and track maintenance requests.
- Process and track accident reporting, mileage reporting and administrative auditing.
Platoon Sergeant
Marine Corps
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
- Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
- Served as principal advisor to First Sergeant and Commander.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Trained, supervised and organized over 60 Marines and personnel.
- Managed over $2 Million worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
Quality Control Inspector
Marine Corps
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Examined products to verify conformance to quality standards.
- Checked condition of vehicle's tires, brakes and safety equipment to maintain systems in working order.
- Checked vehicles for adequate supply of fuel, oil and other necessary fluids.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Maintained impeccable records of daily drives, vehicle maintenance and notable incidents.
- Remained calm and poised in emergent situations.
- Accurately inspected over 12,000 vehicles and pieces of equipment.
Motor Transport Operator
Marine Corps
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed loading, unloading and safety of all personnel, cargo and equipment.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Safely Transported over 1 Billion lbs of equipment and over 500 personnel over 25,000 miles.
- Safely recovered over 50 vehicles by hooking up and towing them to safety.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Safely transported over 100,000 gallons of fuel.
Education
High School Diploma -
Byhalia High School
Byhalia, MS05.2016
Skills
- Data Entry
- Logistics
- Sales Process
- Market Research
- Risk Mitigation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Time Management
- Persuasive Negotiations
- Goals and Performance
- Product and Service Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Logistics Manager
Marine Corps
10.2021 - Current
Platoon Sergeant
Marine Corps
10.2020 - 10.2021
Quality Control Inspector
Marine Corps
08.2018 - 10.2020
Motor Transport Operator
Marine Corps
02.2017 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Byhalia High School