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Johna Russell

Toano,VA

Summary

Obtain a position as a traffic management specialist using experience obtained from MTS Inc and Stratitia Inc and the United States Army. Driven Dispatcher with excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities. Highly organized and proactive with solid understanding of scheduling actions, adjusting routes and prioritizing issues. Dedicated to efficiency and reliability in personal work and collaborative projects.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

CESE Equipment Dispatcher

Management and Technology Solutions Inc
10.2023 - Current
  • Receive and evaluate requests for vehicles
  • Dispatch suitable equipment from authorized resources
  • Maintained knowledge of transportation concepts, principles, and methodology
  • Deliver and pick up vehicles to maintenance shop for scheduled services and repairs
  • Has broad knowledge of federal transportation and traffic management principles and policies
  • Ensure equipment safety, security, and proper use
  • Maintain equipment status tracker, vehicle rotations, keys to all vehicle locking devices, and required forms and records
  • Track equipment non-availability
  • This equipment includes deadlines, awaiting shop entry, disposition, or any reason that does not allow equipment to be dispatched prior to close of business
  • Maintained skills in communicating effectively orally and in writing with managers, contractors, and employees at all levels to negotiate changes, resolve differences and problems
  • Collect inspection sheets and trip logs at end of every week and replace with new sheets
  • Track Fuel Usage
  • Maintain key control.

CDL-A Truck Driver and Heavy Equipment Operator

Stratitia Inc
02.2022 - 10.2023
  • Train in operating a variety of material handling equipment such as the Hyster 4K and 6K sit down forklifts and the Hyster 10K Forklift
  • Conduct preventative maintenance, checks, and services on equipment
  • Operate trucks ranging in weight from 20 to 60 tons with a variety of trailers such as dump trucks, tractor trailers, and flatbed trucks
  • Safely operate a wide variety of heavy equipment in a high traffic warehouse environment
  • Assist in locating, counting, and organizing equipment estimated at over 1.5 million dollars within the warehouse
  • Maintain weekly trip logs and inspection forms for over 50 pieces of equipment to be used by warehouse personnel.

Training Coordinator

U.S Army
02.2021 - 04.2022
  • Managed the training schedule and yearly mandatory training for 176 personnel
  • Coordinated training session logistics by preparing equipment and securing facilities
  • Prepared custom training course materials and presentations for corporate training
  • Managed training calendars to inform participants of upcoming training session topics and dates
  • Chose qualified instructors aimed at providing engaging and thought-provoking learning environments
  • Enrolled employees in off-site training opportunities by registering staff in training courses entered into a data program
  • Researched and incorporated new training methods, tools and resources to offer updated, quality training content
  • Developed complete training programs and led training using expert learning techniques
  • Evaluated training materials prepared by instructors and offered actionable suggestions for improvement
  • Scheduled training sessions based on availability of classrooms, equipment and instructors
  • Designed and orientated training programs to meet client needs ensuring safety first measures were incorporated at all times.

Forklift Operator and Truck Driver

U.S Army
08.2015 - 04.2022
  • Submitted weekly dispatches using Global Combat Support System (GCSS) Army working alongside company dispatch clerks to track mileage and maintenance records
  • Supervised personnel in vehicle inspections to ensure vehicle is safe to operate
  • Maintained key log and key control for platoon vehicles
  • Maintained vehicle dispatch and maintenance records
  • Created and maintained spreadsheets of licensed operators for all vehicles and maintained records of vehicle licenses
  • Conducted drivers training for new personnel for both MHE and trucks
  • Conducted daily, weekly, monthly, biannual, and annual preventative maintenance, checks, and services on equipment
  • Conducted humanitarian aid operations at the port of Ponce Puerto Rico to assist with download of FEMA equipment and supplies in the aftermath of Hurricanes Maria and Irma from October to December 2017
  • Trained in operating a variety of material handling equipment such as the KALMAR RT240 and the ATLAS 10K forklift
  • Responsible for a squad of 12 Soldiers
  • Organized weekly vehicle dispatch records of at least 50 vehicles to include M1120 HEMTTs, HMMWV, 5K forklifts, 10K forklifts, RT240 Container Handlers, LMTVs, M915s, and M-ATVs, in addition to their trailers
  • Operated trucks ranging in weight from 20 to 50 tons with a variety of trailers such as HEMTTs, HMWVVs, and LMTVs
  • Prepared vehicles for movement/shipment by air, rail, or sea.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

American Military University
Charles Town, WV
06.2024

Associate of Arts - General Studies

American Military University
Charles Town, WV
12.2020

High School Diploma -

Carthage Central High School
Carthage, New York
05.2014

Skills

  • Platoon Dispatching Coordinator
  • Secret Clearance
  • CDL-A License
  • 4K-10K Warehouse Forklift Licenses
  • RT240 KALMAR License
  • 10K ATLAS License
  • LMTV, HMMWV, HEMTT Licenses
  • Information technology literacy skills
  • Digital Training Management System
  • Key Control
  • Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES) Surface
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe
  • Employee training
  • Share Drive Management Capabilities
  • Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules

Security Clearance

Active, 03/01/24

Timeline

CESE Equipment Dispatcher

Management and Technology Solutions Inc
10.2023 - Current

CDL-A Truck Driver and Heavy Equipment Operator

Stratitia Inc
02.2022 - 10.2023

Training Coordinator

U.S Army
02.2021 - 04.2022

Forklift Operator and Truck Driver

U.S Army
08.2015 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

American Military University

Associate of Arts - General Studies

American Military University

High School Diploma -

Carthage Central High School
Johna Russell