Joel Kang
University Place,WA
Summary
Proud first-generation American and United States Marine Corps veteran with leadership experience in fast-paced, mission-driven environments. Skilled in coordinating tasks, supporting logistical operations, and working effectively within team structures to accomplish objectives. Dedicated to bringing a strong work ethic, accountability, and collaborative leadership to organizations focused on operational excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Pacific Global Logistics Inc.
Duluth, GA
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Supervised forklift operations, enforcing daily pre-operation checklist completion by operators
- Directed warehouse logistics, focusing on incoming and outgoing shipments. Handled electric vehicle battery shipments and associated raw materials independently. Ensured efficient management of goods to maintain operational flow within the warehouse.
- Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Streamlined tracking of shipment data in Excel, enhancing collaboration with data analysts
Account Manager/Sales Representative
OPA Medical Staffing
Roswell, GA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Participated in sales conferences to enhance relationship building and closing techniques.
- attended sales conferences to enhance relationship-building and closing techniques with various hospital facilities if challenges arose with staff
- Fostered positive relationships with customers by delivering friendly, expert, and supportive assistance
- Oversaw high volume of incoming calls, emails, and faxes daily from hospital staff and employees seeking to book shifts with facilities.
- An excellent track record of being able to fill in for any hospitals' staffing needs
- Answer multi-line phone system with warm, friendly demeanor
Run reports and prepare presentations on progress to management team
Forklift Operator
Capital Lumber
Tacoma, WA
05.2023 - 09.2023
- processed lumber orders via forklift while hand-stacking lumber on forks while navigating for items listed on shipping order
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Executed preventive checklist for forklift vehicle to ensure mitigation of unnecessary failures during work hours.
- documented work volumes completed and engaged in efficiency-focused meetings with supervisors to offer significant input
Enlisted Marine
United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, CA
01.2017 - 11.2020
- Operated and performed preventive maintenance on heavy machinery and equipment valued at $2.5 Million in order to transport personnel, supplies, and equipment.
- Monitored a platoon size of Assault Amphibious Vehicles (armored vehicles), addressing live fire exercises as a Vehicle Commander Evaluator. A Vehicle Commander Evaluator ensures that shooters meet all safety requirements and follow the procedures put in place to fix malfunctions on machine guns.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs demanded by superiors
- Received and implemented combat-oriented orders and directed the deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive, and retrograde operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Washington
Tacoma, WA06.2027
Associate of Arts - Business
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA06.2025
High School Diploma -
North Gwinnett High School
Suwanee, GA05.2016
Skills
- Conducting risk assessments
- Personnel mentoring and supervision
- Strong coordination skills
- Site preparation
- Operational improvement
- Bilingual, fluent in both English and Korean
- Preventive maintenance
Certification
- 18Q, Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) Commander – Delivers comprehensive training required to serve as a Vehicle Commander of an Assault Amphibious Vehicle. The AAV Commander is responsible for supervising and directing subordinate Marines in all aspects related to the operation and maintenance of assault amphibious vehicles.
- C21, Corporals Course, equips Marine Corps corporals with essential education and leadership skills to effectively lead Marines.
Languages
English
Korean
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Capital Lumber
05.2023 - 09.2023
Operations Supervisor
Pacific Global Logistics Inc.
04.2022 - 05.2023
Account Manager/Sales Representative
OPA Medical Staffing
01.2022 - 03.2022
Enlisted Marine
United States Marine Corps
01.2017 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Washington
Associate of Arts - Business
Tacoma Community College
High School Diploma -
North Gwinnett High School
Education and Training
Associates in Arts (AA) in Business Administration