Joshua Gale
Airway Heights,WA
Summary
Accomplished leader with 18 years of department oversight and crisis management, honed over years with the United States Air Force. Excelled in regulatory compliance and mentoring, significantly enhancing team performance and safety standards. Demonstrated proficiency in forklift operations, ensuring efficient logistics and material handling.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Section Chief
United States Air Force
08.2022 - Current
- Inventoried gear and supervised general use.
- Budgeted funds for training on regular basis.
- Trained 10 personnel on USAF procedures and safety.
- Oversaw projects, equipment and manpower needs to properly allocate resources and training.
- Obtained and enhanced quality benchmarks and objectives by developing and implementing standard practices and control plans.
Dorm Supervisor
United States Air Force
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Coordinated security for program activities and supervised labor crews in various areas around facility.
- Conducted daily welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet resident needs.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Developed and enforced safety policies and procedures to drive safety and well-being of residents
- Provided crisis management and intervention during emergency situations.
- Provided swift and knowledgeable emergency support in line with campus crisis protocols.
Operations Supervisor
United States Air Force
08.2013 - 07.2019
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
- Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
Airport Operations Agent
United States Air Force
05.2012 - 08.2013
- Monitored airfield duties and personnel to make proactive changes to procedures, workflows and task responsibilities to maintain operations targets.
- Collaborated with maintenance crews and air traffic control to resolve problems and facilitate seamless operations.
- Coordinated with other agencies to maintain safe and secure airfield environment.
- Scrutinized and managed flow of incoming and outgoing aircraft, providing guidance and support as needed.
Hazardous Materials Specialist
United States Air Force
11.2006 - 05.2012
- Maintained inspection-ready manifest documentation for review by supervisor.
- Adhered to all defined safety protocols, company requirements and federal and local laws to maintain safe and controlled environments.
- Operated and maintained hoists and forklifts to move supplies and contaminated materials.
Cargo Handler
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2005 - 11.2006
- Completed safe and timely specialty handling services such as inspections and special cargo management.
- Planned loads according to cargo specifics and overall policies and regulations.
- Safeguarded material transfers and storage of various mission-capable parts and sensitive, highly visible cargo.
- Met aircraft configurations by security cargo and mail on pallets and in place.
- Handled cargo management and safety processes and managed palletizing and special cargo procedures.
- Compiled accurate cargo manifests, avoiding shipping errors and meeting regulatory standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Air Transportation
Air University
Montgomery, AL05.2025
Skills
- Department Oversight
- Government relations
- Leadership Development
- Mentoring
- Regulatory Compliance
- Employee Training
- Crisis Management
- Forklift Operations
Timeline
Section Chief
United States Air Force
08.2022 - Current
Dorm Supervisor
United States Air Force
07.2019 - 08.2022
Operations Supervisor
United States Air Force
08.2013 - 07.2019
Airport Operations Agent
United States Air Force
05.2012 - 08.2013
Hazardous Materials Specialist
United States Air Force
11.2006 - 05.2012
Cargo Handler
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2005 - 11.2006
Associate of Science - Air Transportation
Air University
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