Jamal Foster
Tacoma,Washington
Summary
Business-minded professional tackling any job task with gusto and precision. Determined career seeker delivering exceptional service and responding to questions and inquiries quickly. Demonstrates positive attitude and readiness to adapt to different situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Terminal Operations Manager
Cargill
Tacoma, WA
01.2022 - Current
- Managed the scheduling of vessel arrivals and departures at port facilities according to established protocols.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Reviewed security plans for vessels arriving at ports to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Developed strategies to maximize production and reduce costs.
- Oversaw the maintenance of equipment used in loading and unloading cargo from vessels.
- Managed inventories to avoid stock-outs and demurrage.
- Conducted regular inspections of the facility's premises and equipment for any signs of damage or wear.
Squad Leader
Army Reserve
Jackson, MS
07.2014 - Current
- Submitted work orders for malfunctioning vehicles and inspected each one upon service completion.
- Supervised maintenance of weapons, equipment, and vehicles.
- Developed operational plans for assigned missions.
- Conducted pre-combat checks and inspections of personnel equipment prior to mission execution.
- Used active listening and effective communication to alleviate issues between personnel members.
- Determined appropriate courses of action in response to changing battlefield conditions.
Operations Manager
Cargill
Bettendorf, IA
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Calculated labor and equipment requirements and production specifications using standard formulas to boost sustainability.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
- Responded to customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
- Connected with clients and developed strategies to achieve sales and customer service goals.
- Addressed customer concerns with suitable solutions.
Farm Intern
Alcorn Sate University
Lorman, MS
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Harvested vegetables to make ready for sale and consumption by picking, cleaning and packing with labels.
- Operated a variety of hand tools used in farming activities.
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks to deliver fresh products to market or storage facilities.
- Mulched and fertilized crops to improve yield.
- Dug, cut and transplanted seedlings and shrubs.
- Identified pests and diseases on plants and applied appropriate treatments.
- Prepared organic fertilizer from composted materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Plant And Soil Science
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS05-2020
Skills
- Delegation
- Data Management
- Performance Improvement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strategic Planning
- Safety
- English Fluency
- Records Organization and Management
- Customer Relations
- Systems Implementation
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
- Planning and Implementation
Timeline
Terminal Operations Manager
Cargill
01.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
Cargill
06.2020 - 12.2021
Farm Intern
Alcorn Sate University
08.2018 - 03.2020
Squad Leader
Army Reserve
07.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Plant And Soil Science
Alcorn State University