Leonard Watson
Knightdale,NC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leonard Watson LLC
Self Employed Services
Knightdale, North Carolina
05.2023 - Current
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Ensured that all safety requirements were met while operating a motor vehicle.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors, carriers and customers to ensure efficient shipping of goods.
- Coordinated daily transportation activities including scheduling, routing, tracking and documentation.
- Resolved any issues or discrepancies related to product delivery or receipt in a timely manner.
- Implemented and oversaw compliance with safety and handling procedures for all shipments.
- Coordinated daily logistics operations, including shipment scheduling and tracking.
- Oversaw the maintenance and repair of logistics equipment and vehicles to ensure operational readiness.
Aircraft Electrician
Airforce Reserves
Goldsboro, NC
06.2008 - Current
- Performed preventive maintenance checks on aircraft electrical components to minimize downtime due to system failures.
- Inspected wiring harnesses, circuit breakers and other components for damage or defects.
- Assisted in the development of training materials for technicians working on aircraft electrical systems.
- Reviewed schematics and drawings before beginning work on an aircraft's electrical system.
- Conducted inspections of aircraft to identify any potential problems with their electrical systems.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding status updates on repair jobs.
- Replaced defective parts and corrected problems using various hand and power tools.
Transportation Specialist
Variety Wholesalers
Henderson, NC
09.2004 - Current
- Coordinated and managed daily transportation operations to ensure efficient delivery of goods.
- Analyzed current routing systems and identified areas for improvement in delivery methods, times, and routes.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce costs associated with transportation processes.
- Ensured compliance with company policies regarding hazardous materials handling procedures.
- Maintained records of shipping documents including invoices, bills of lading, manifests.
- Identified operational problems that impacted timely deliveries or increased costs and proposed solutions accordingly.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding changes in routes or estimated delivery times.
- Negotiated contracts with carriers to secure the most cost-effective rates while maintaining quality service standards.
Education
Master of Science -
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO07-2025
Bachelor of Science -
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO07-2024
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance & Logistics Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL08-2021
Skills
- Troubleshooting malfunctions
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Analytical Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Delegation
- Policy enforcement
- MS office suite
- Dispatch
- Metrics creation
- DOT regulations
- Transportation planning
- Operations management
- Safe transportation
Certification
- Comptia Security + 2023-2026
- Finished Production - Packaging Boot Camp 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Leonard Watson LLC
Self Employed Services
05.2023 - Current
Aircraft Electrician
Airforce Reserves
06.2008 - Current
Transportation Specialist
Variety Wholesalers
09.2004 - Current
Master of Science -
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science -
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance & Logistics Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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