Ethan Brainard
Luana,IA
Summary
Logistics Specialist and military veteran with a secret security clearance and 4 years of experience in the United States Marine Corps. Led teams of 15 in loading and shipping cargo, vehicles, and personnel during domestic and global operations across multiple countries. Managed risk to protect assets valued over $75 million while achieving senior leadership expectations. Recognized with multiple awards for performance and professionalism.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Specialist
United States Marine Corps
Havelock, North Carolina
07.2022 - 07.2026
- Processed shipping paperwork to ensure timely and accurate Marine Corps transportation operations.
- Coordinated import and export operations, adhering to tight schedules and deadlines.
- Managed inbound and outbound delivery schedules for optimal flow of goods.
- Monitored and organized logistics documents, including bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists, and load tags, to maintain compliance and facilitate smooth operations.
- Inspected incoming material for Marine Corps storage and distribution.
- Organized warehouse spaces for Marine Corps readiness and issue procedures.
- Updated accountability records for Marine Corps equipment and inventory.
- Loaded, unloaded, moved and sorted materials to keep items flowing to correct locations.
- Checked items into inventory system to ensure accurate tracking. into computer system, printed labels, and directed to storage locations to streamline inventory management.
- Directed team activities by establishing task priorities and providing guidance.
Basic Laborer
Sweeneys's Village Farm & Home
Waukon, Iowa
2020 - 2022
- Loaded farm and home materials for customer orders at village store.
- Assisted in unloading deliveries and organizing incoming merchandise for efficient stocking.
- Moved stock between receiving area, shelves, and storage spaces to maintain inventory flow.
- Organized and categorized supplies for farm, garden, and home departments, facilitating easy access and effective inventory management. for farm, garden, and home departments.
- Checked inventory locations and restocked low display areas.
- Cleaned work areas, walkways, and equipment around farm and home yards.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks and containers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waukon High School
Waukon, IA05-2022
Skills
- Logistics documentation
- Shipping documentation management
- Regulatory compliance
- Inventory control
- Shipment receiving
- Order preparation
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse coordination
- Inventory records
- Goods inspection
- Team leadership
- Training and leadership
- Problem solving
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Letter of Appreciation
- Certificate of commendation (2)
Timeline
Logistics Specialist
United States Marine Corps
07.2022 - 07.2026
Basic Laborer
Sweeneys's Village Farm & Home
2020 - 2022
High School Diploma -
Waukon High School