Experienced aviation and logistics professional with a strong background in aircraft loading, freight transportation, and operations management. Holds FAA Private Pilot and Aircraft Dispatch licenses.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Loadmaster / Station Supervisor
Atlas Air
07.2019 - 03.2025
Supervised and performed aircraft loading/unloading, ensuring proper weight and balance
Oversaw HAZMAT placement and pallet build-up while maintaining employee and contractor safety
Prevented aircraft damage through efficient loading procedures
Traveled as a station representative/loadmaster for Amazon off-line stations
Completed and managed all necessary paperwork and reports
Freight Conductor
Norfolk Southern
02.2017 - 03.2025
Operated freight trains in coordination with engineers and dispatchers
Conducted train inspections, operated switches, and performed minor repairs
Oversaw safe and efficient freight transport in yard and road operations
Sales Associate
Buds Gun Shop & Range
11.2016 - 01.2017
Assisted customers with firearm and accessory sales
Performed FBI NICS background checks on prospective buyers
Managed cash drawer balancing and customer transactions
Operations Supervisor
XPO Logistics Freight Ops.
08.2015 - 03.2016
Managed terminal operations, coordinated freight, and dispatched P&D operations
Supervised employees, ensuring efficient and damage-free freight processing
Developed lean policies to improve operational efficiency
Enforced company, OSHA, and DOT regulations for workplace safety
Field Management Trainee (FMT)
Con-way Freight
06.2015 - 08.2015
Gained hands-on experience in logistics, sales, customer service, and operations management
Supervised day-to-day LTL operations, including dispatching and freight handling
Led teams to ensure efficient, safe, and profitable business operations
Production Worker
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK)
09.2014 - 03.2015
Worked on the assembly line for automotive production
Temporary Worker
Kelly Services (Contracted to TMMK)
06.2013 - 09.2014
Assisted in final assembly line operations
Trained new hires and participated in quality improvement initiatives
Sales Associate
Buds Gun Shop & Range
11.2011 - 08.2013
Processed FBI NICS background checks for firearm sales
Handled cash transactions, firearm orders, and customer service
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation – Concentration in Aerospace Management
Eastern Kentucky University
01.2012
Skills
Aircraft loading
Weight and balance
Hazardous materials handling
Pallet building
Logistics coordination
Safety management
Certification
FAA Private Pilot’s License
FAA Aircraft Dispatch License
Timeline
Loadmaster / Station Supervisor
Atlas Air
07.2019 - 03.2025
Freight Conductor
Norfolk Southern
02.2017 - 03.2025
Sales Associate
Buds Gun Shop & Range
11.2016 - 01.2017
Operations Supervisor
XPO Logistics Freight Ops.
08.2015 - 03.2016
Field Management Trainee (FMT)
Con-way Freight
06.2015 - 08.2015
Production Worker
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK)
09.2014 - 03.2015
Temporary Worker
Kelly Services (Contracted to TMMK)
06.2013 - 09.2014
Sales Associate
Buds Gun Shop & Range
11.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Aviation – Concentration in Aerospace Management
Eastern Kentucky University
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