Nickolas Lani
Pendleton,OR
Summary
United States Air Force Veteran with eight years of logistics experience and two years of agricultural production experience. Skilled in using logistic management systems with strong knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements. Experienced with agricultural field activities and operations. Team-oriented and committed to working safely and improving production efficiency. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member at a higher level.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Technician
Corteva Agriscience
01.2024 - Current
- Experienced in lead roles for harvest activities such as preparation, drying, shelling, husk oversight, product unloading, and other processes.
- Performed a variety of tasks associated with general plant, field, and warehouse operations that evolve with each season throughout the year.
- Supported planting, plot maintenance, roguing, detasseling, pest control, scouting, and data collection.
- Fostered positive working relationships with growers, staff, and labor contractors.
- Supported inventory management, warehousing, and shipping of bulk and bagged seed.
- Oversaw production processes while partnering with seasonal workers to ensure quality production operations.
- Assisted with shipping and receiving activities, including interplant movement, warehousing, and inventory.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation, safety protocols, and company policies.
Air Transportation Craftsman
United States Air Force
12.2017 - 12.2023
- Supervised multiple cargo transport missions around the world.
- Experienced operator on Material Handling Equipment.
- Originated and implemented operational processes and procedures, amplifying productivity.
- Observed and tracked consignments to verify timely deliveries and accurate invoicing.
- Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods.
- Entered shipping information into an In Transit Visibility system.
- Fostered military transportation safety and efficiency.
- Assessed competing priorities to determine necessary supplies, vehicles and personnel to complete transport duties.
- Examined cargo and freight shipments to check goods' condition.
- Inspected hazmat and munitions to ensure safety of transport.
- Created cargo load plans to ensure fuel efficiency for cargo aircraft in flight.
- Inspected and verified Safety Data Sheets
Formal Training Manager
United States Air Force
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted orientation sessions.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to new hires.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Organized and edited training manuals and guidelines.
- Managed development of e-learning training materials and activities to enhance learning experiences.
- Enrolled and tracked attendance for required training courses.
- Coordinated with multiple organizations worldwide to conduct training events.
- Monitored and evaluated training performance to determine quality and cohesiveness.
Education
Undergraduate Courses For Transfer -
American Public University System
Charles Town, WVAssociate of Applied Science - Logistics Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Workplace Safety
- Documentation Management
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office/Excel/Word
- ArcGis-Field Maps/Blueprint
- Lock-out Tag-out
- Ability to Create and Lead Teams
- Team Communication
- Quality control
- Materials handling
- Leadership skills
- Priority management
Certification
- Phytosanitary Inspector Certification
Timeline
Production Technician
Corteva Agriscience
01.2024 - Current
Formal Training Manager
United States Air Force
02.2021 - 05.2022
Air Transportation Craftsman
United States Air Force
12.2017 - 12.2023
Undergraduate Courses For Transfer -
American Public University System
Associate of Applied Science - Logistics Management
Community College of The Air Force
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