Jared Charleston
University Park,IL
Summary
Focused, bilingual individual with hardworking nature and experience in heavy equipment operation. Adaptable to changing flight line conditions and ready to shift focus to meet departure schedules. Known for team attitude and dedication to task completion. Efficient Ramp Agent known for high productivity and skill in completing tasks swiftly. Possess specialized skills in aircraft ground handling, safety procedures compliance, and baggage management systems. Excel in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to ensure smooth airport operations and passenger satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Ramp Agent
Prime flight
Chicago, IL
11.2024 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded baggage from aircraft to ensure timely departures.
- Operated ground support equipment for efficient aircraft servicing.
- Conducted safety checks on equipment and work areas regularly.
- Communicated with team members to maintain workflow during peak times.
- Implemented best practices for handling fragile cargo and special items.
- Monitored weather conditions to adapt operations as needed.
- Loaded and unloaded baggage and other cargo, transporting to and from aircraft.
- Maintained on-time connections by guiding aircraft to and from gate positions.
- Verified correct labeling of containers containing hazardous materials for transport on planes.
Ramp Agent
Alliance Ground International
Chicago, IL
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular safety checks on equipment and work areas.
- Monitored weather conditions to adjust operations effectively.
- Loaded and unloaded baggage from aircraft, ensuring timely departures.
- Communicated with team members to sustain workflow during peak periods.
- Assisted in training new ramp agents on operational procedures.
- Operated various motorized vehicles safely around airport premises.
- Adhered to safety protocols, including use of reflective gear while working.
Fleet Service Clerk (Ramp agent, De-icer)
Envoy Air
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Inspected vehicles to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated with dispatch personnel to ensure timely departure and arrival of flights.
- Keep a record of all the necessary weight and destination information.
- Loaded and unloaded baggage from aircraft to ensure timely departures.
- Communicated with team members to maintain workflow during peak times.
- Monitored weather conditions to adapt operations as needed.
- Followed safety procedures such as using reflective gear while working on the ramp.
- Operated a variety of motorized vehicles such as tugs, belt loaders, forklifts. safely and efficiently around airport premises.
- Handled passenger luggage, mail and cargo in accordance with safety and privacy protocols.
Amazon DSP Delivery Driver
Good News Services Corp.
Champaign, IL
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Lift and move up to 75lbs + on a frequent and continuous basis in multi-temperature environments
- Use knowledge and skills of the surrounding area to promptly deliver orders to homes(apartments, schools, companies) within a set time limit.
- Successfully delivering up to 200 packages a day
- Responsible for maintenance of vehicles, including safety checks and passing marks in daily inspections.
- Load truck and properly secured items to prevent damage during transportation
- Communicate from the field with the dispatcher when delivery issues arise.
Meat Cutter
Sam’s Club
Champaign, IL
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Maintain high sanitation standards for the meat/seafood counters, prep room, and coolers.
- Wrap, weigh, cut, label, and price meats
- Receive, inspect and store meat upon delivery
- Maintained necessary items on the floor for members and fulfilled unique cuts requests
Education
Bachelors of Applied Arts - Technical Theatre
Parkland College
Champaign, IL12.2018
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Cargo handling
- Vehicle inspection
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Marshaling aircraft
- Heavy lifting
- Ramp security
- Airfield safety regulations
- Aircraft safety checks
- Live cargo handling
- Aircraft marshalling
- Hazardous materials
Timeline
Ramp Agent
Prime flight
11.2024 - Current
Ramp Agent
Alliance Ground International
05.2023 - Current
Fleet Service Clerk (Ramp agent, De-icer)
Envoy Air
06.2022 - 02.2023
Amazon DSP Delivery Driver
Good News Services Corp.
03.2021 - 06.2022
Meat Cutter
Sam’s Club
09.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelors of Applied Arts - Technical Theatre
Parkland College