Michael Portofee
Fort Sill
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with extensive experience as a Motor Transport Operator in the United States Army. Proven expertise in vehicle operation and maintenance scheduling, achieving a 100% mission success rate. Strong leadership skills foster team cohesion and operational readiness, ensuring efficient cargo handling and compliance with safety protocols.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Motor Transport Operator
United States Army
10.2006 - 10.2026
- Coordinated logistical routes for convoy operations, transporting 400,000 tons of cargo with a focus on efficiency and timeliness.
- Operated military vehicles across diverse terrains, completing 860,000 miles during six rotation operations throughout the United States.
- Transported personnel and equipment using various military vehicles, ensuring effective movement and operational readiness.
- Performed 13,728 Preventative Maintenance Inspections, resulting in a 100% mission success rate.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and transportation protocols at all times.
Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
Camp Casey
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Coordinated and supervised platoon training activities, ensuring skill development and operational readiness.
- Developed and executed standard operating procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed and enforced standard operating procedures for mission execution and safety.
- Supervised daily activities of soldiers, fostering teamwork and discipline within the unit.
- Mentored junior soldiers in leadership and teamwork principles, enhancing unit cohesion and effectiveness.
- Boosted troop morale through consistent positive reinforcement and timely recognition of individual and team achievements.
Training Sergeant
United States Army
Ft. Leonard Wood
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Integrated 30 training sets of instructions for new ETMS2, boosting staff effectiveness by 60%.
- Mentored junior trainers on teaching techniques and classroom management, improving instructional quality.
- Cross-trained ten non-logistics NCOs on ammunition transportation procedures and regulations, enhancing compliance and safety.
- Managed the recording, archiving, and notification processes for 650 tasking actions.
- Assisted in the execution of FY HBL, tracked and reported over 5,000 Soldiers across FLW.
Highway Operations Sergeant
United States Army
Camp Carrol
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Coordinated strategic support operations for six units, including Allied Nations, across diverse terrain to enhance mission effectiveness.
- Maintained service schedules for 16 Palletized Load Handling Systems with a 100% mission success rating.
- Successfully trained 10 junior personnel and 15 senior personnel on the Palletized Load Handling Systems, flat rack operations, and load security.
- Designed and executed realistic training for five security crews, ensuring readiness for convoy operations.
- Conducted inspections to verify compliance with military regulations and operational standards, maintaining mission integrity.
Operations Sergeant
United States Army
Ft. Story
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Coordinated logistics for 1,500 troop movements across multiple locations, managing schedules and transportation resources.
- Coordinated logistics for 1,500 troop movements, ensuring timely transportation and resource allocation.
- Coordinated pickup and delivery of 150,000 tons of equipment across the United States, streamlining logistics operations.
- Trained 600 soldiers on vehicle handling and preventive maintenance, improving operational readiness by 90%.
- Maintained detailed maintenance and repair logs for 500 vehicles, ensuring compliance and readiness.
- Maintained detailed vehicle records and repair logs for 500 pieces of equipment to support operational readiness.
- Directed daily tasking orders and mission directives to 400 subordinates, optimizing team efficiency.
Education
Associate’s degree -
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN01-2022
Skills
- Vehicle operation
- Safe driving
- Snowplow operations
- Dump Truck Operation
- Flatbed truck expertise
- Forklift operator
- Electric hand trucks
- Frontend Loader Operation
- Cargo Handling
- Load Securement
- Vehicle Inspection
- Vehicle Troubleshooting
- Material Safety Compliance
- Cargo Safety Protocols
- Logistics coordination
- Maintenance scheduling and route planning
- Maintenance scheduling and route planning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Hazmat Certified
- Ammunition handling
Accomplishments
Twenty Years in the Army
Affiliations
Family and Friends
Expertise Skills
- Ammunition Handling
- 10A and 10K Altus forklift operator
- Frontend Loader Operation
- Dump Truck Operation
- Cargo Handling
- Vehicle Loading
- Load Securement
- Vehicle Troubleshooting
- Vehicle Inspection
- Vehicle operation
- Logistics coordination and cargo management
- Maintenance scheduling and route planning
- Snowplow operations
- Hazardous materials handling
Timeline
Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
08.2022 - 06.2023
Training Sergeant
United States Army
01.2022 - 07.2022
Highway Operations Sergeant
United States Army
08.2017 - 10.2018
Operations Sergeant
United States Army
01.2013 - 01.2014
Motor Transport Operator
United States Army
10.2006 - 10.2026
Associate’s degree -
Purdue University Global