Melvin Boyd
Shaker Heights, OH
Summary
Logistics and transportation specialist with 6+ years of U.S. Air Force experience in fleet management, dispatch operations, cargo movement, and transportation safety compliance. Skilled in coordinating vehicle assets, managing transportation requests, operating material-handling equipment, and ensuring mission-critical shipments are delivered on time. Experienced with automated logistics systems, vehicle scheduling, and hazardous cargo procedures. Holds strong safety, communication, and leadership skills, adaptable to commercial fleet, warehouse, or logistics operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Specialist
United States Air Force
Warner Robins
02.2019 - Current
- Managed daily operations for vehicle fleet supporting personnel and cargo movement across base missions.
- Coordinated dispatch operations, scheduled drivers, and assigned vehicles based on mission priority.
- Provided transportation support for passengers, equipment, and sensitive cargo with military and commercial vehicles.
- Conducted inspections, preventive maintenance checks, and vehicle readiness assessments regularly.
- Loaded, unloaded, and secured cargo using forklifts, pallet jacks, and material-handling equipment.
- Completed transportation documentation including shipping forms, cargo manifests, and movement tracking logs.
- Ensured compliance with hazardous materials regulations and Air Force transportation directives.
- Trained new personnel on vehicle operations and safety standards efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Transportation And Logistics Management
American Public University
Charles Town, WV01-2027
Air Transportation
Air Force Technical Training
Fort Lee, VA06-2019
High School Diploma / GED -
Shaker Heights High School
Shaker Heights, OH06-2016
Skills
- Fleet management and dispatch operations
- Shipping and receiving
- Inventory and material handling
- Vehicle and equipment operations
- Hazardous cargo procedures
- Load planning and cargo movement
- Transportation compliance and documentation
- Customer service and coordination
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Transportation management systems expertise
- Safety inspection and quality assurance
Certification
• Forklift Operator Certification
• HazMat Inspector Certification
• Air Cargo / Dangerous Goods Certification
• HazMat Inspector Certification
• Air Cargo / Dangerous Goods Certification
Security Clearance
Secret
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Transportation Specialist
United States Air Force
02.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Transportation And Logistics Management
American Public University
Air Transportation
Air Force Technical Training
High School Diploma / GED -
Shaker Heights High School