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MARCUS ADAMS

Montgomery,AL

Summary

Over 26 years of military experience in logistics, supervisory, and managerial roles. Logistics professional with strong analytical skills and strategic thinking. Proven track record in optimizing supply chains, managing inventory, and coordinating transportation to drive efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with adaptability to changing needs. Proficient in data analysis, process improvement, and project management, consistently delivering impactful outcomes.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Export Specialist

USA Cargo Services
02.2022 - Current
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, ensuring continuous improvement in export processes.
  • Streamlined customs clearance procedures, reducing time spent at ports and eliminating unnecessary fees.
  • Ensured compliance with international trade regulations, mitigating risk of penalties and fines.
  • Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and increasing repeat business.
  • Documented waybill data and dimensions and weights of cargo in computer database.
  • Completed AES filings for U.S. Customs exports requirements, prepared letters of credit and put together export declarations.
  • Reviewed and signed documents on behalf of clients in line with power of attorney limitations.

Training Manager

United States Air Force Reserves
06.1999 - Current
  • I am responsible for coordinating official military travel of military, DoD, and all eligible members and their dependents via GATES (GLOBAL AIR TRANSPORTATION EXECUTION SYSTEM) & working side by side with CTO (Commercial Travel Office) to their assigned destinations.
  • I am also responsible for the coordination of military contracted packing and moving companies for the purpose of PCS movements and using cost efficient methods to help ensure safe movement of cargo.
  • I use TOPS (Traffic Operator Position System) to input & track information regarding the personnel’s household goods.
  • I have knowledge and use CMOS (Cargo Movement Operations System) to move, ship, and track cargo via land, air, rail, and vessel in which I will select the proper mode of shipment that will be safe & economically beneficial to the mission.
  • I have managed and been apart of many mobility deployments exercises and real-world missions.
  • I have worked with (UDM) Unit Deployment Managers and staff to effectively set up mobility lines and Marshalling yards for deployments.
  • I have the knowledge and skill set to accurately identify marking and labeling on inbound and outbound cargo.
  • Proper knowledge of how to safely unload and load cargo off and on freights carriers and aircraft.
  • To operate heavy machinery such as forklifts to ship or handle various pieces of cargo.
  • I have supervised and train military personnel on Traffic Management procedures and functions & participated in numerous Air Force Reserve wide inspections in accordance with US Transcom regulations to include AFMAN 24-204, DTR 4500.9R, IMDG, JFTR, 49 CFR.

Logistics Analyst/ WMS Lead

Tradewinds Log Group
03.2015 - 12.2021
  • Provide logistical support and analytical input and strategies to NATO military and civilian personnel.
  • Accurately shipping, receiving, and storing millions of dollars of NATO assets and equipment.
  • Properly conducting inventory on all military equipment.
  • Working on computer systems such as WMS accomplish task.
  • Using various current military DOD and international regulations to provide accurate and analytical data to the organization to properly handle and move whether being by ground, air, or sea.
  • Trained NATO force personnel on what custom practices are being used when they are being inspected at the ports.
  • Use WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) to properly and accurately conduct inventory, ship, and receive cargo.

Excelis - Logistics Coordinator

Bagram Afghanistan
03.2012 - 02.2015
  • Special Handling - I was one of 6 Hazmat certified liaisons for Bagram AB, Afghanistan for military equipment and vehicles.
  • I managed and (JI) Joint Inspected the various hazards that may be presented by military equipment and vehicles that can potentially cause issues to military aircraft as well as contracted flights.
  • I was in charge for verifying customers HAZDECS to reflect AFMAN 24-204 standards for shipping by aircraft standards.
  • I was also responsible for computing the center of balance on various types of vehicles and trailers.
  • I used the Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES) to process each piece and conduct a daily inventory and a report that is sent up to upper military echelon.
  • Load Planning – I carefully planned the weight distribution of the aircraft with cargo, baggage and passengers is in accordance with safety regulations and aircraft limitations.
  • I reviewed aircraft weight and balance records and cargo manifest.
  • Determined the quantity of cargo and passengers and troops to be loaded and proper placement within the set aircraft.
  • I accurately computed the center of balance of cargo and determine the amount of weight to be placed in each pallet position inside various military aircrafts.
  • Considered factors such as fuel load, aircraft structural limits, and emergency equipment required.
  • I used and operated the military Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES) or Automated Air Load Planning System (AALPS) to develop Aircraft Load Plans for USAF cargo Aircraft.
  • Coordinated with US Army units and Air Force Loadmasters to ensure cargo is loaded properly onto aircraft.

Logistics Coordinator

Kellogg Brown & Root
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Operations & Logistics: Was the primary advisor to the MCT (Mission Control Team) commanders and generals of all Theater Air Operations and flights in Iraq and Air Missions going to Afghanistan and Kuwait.
  • Submitted, processed, and validated JMR (Joint Movement Request) by way of ITARS (Intra Theater Airlift Request System) for heavy duty cargo, high visibility personnel and items, and emergency equipment.
  • Submitted AMR (Air Movement Request) through the proper channels for personnel going on R&R, personnel going on special assignments, or cargo that needed to be at its proper destination in a timely manner.
  • Used SMS (Single Mobility System) or GDSS (Global Defense Support System) to track cargo around the Theater.
  • Provided ULNs (Unit Line Numbers) to chalk commanders for unit deployments, by the use of the Single Ticket Tracker of JOPES (Joint Operation Planning and Execution System).
  • Used the Air Mobility Database to track all daily cargo and personnel flight numbers.
  • Prepared power point slides, excel spreadsheets, and charts to show the monthly totals of cargo and personnel that have flown.
  • Briefed all previous, current, and future air movement to upper military echelon from O-4 to O-7.
  • Worked with the 13th ESC and the 14th Trans Battalion to accomplish critical mission throughout the AOR (Area of Operation).

Education

Hazardous Materials Certification - HAZMAT

Hazmat Preparer Course
Fort Lee
02-2025

Certificate - Computer Networking

University of Maryland
Adelphi, Maryland
07-2010

No Degree - Graphic Design

Auburn University of Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
2002

Skills

  • Transportation management
  • Logistics optimization
  • Demand forecasting
  • Warehouse management
  • Lean six sigma
  • Logistics analysis
  • Reports generation
  • Emergency readiness
  • International shipments
  • Coaching and mentoring

Additional Information

  • Secret Security Clearance presently held

Timeline

Export Specialist

USA Cargo Services
02.2022 - Current

Logistics Analyst/ WMS Lead

Tradewinds Log Group
03.2015 - 12.2021

Excelis - Logistics Coordinator

Bagram Afghanistan
03.2012 - 02.2015

Logistics Coordinator

Kellogg Brown & Root
01.2009 - 01.2011

Training Manager

United States Air Force Reserves
06.1999 - Current

Hazardous Materials Certification - HAZMAT

Hazmat Preparer Course

Certificate - Computer Networking

University of Maryland

No Degree - Graphic Design

Auburn University of Montgomery

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