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Preston Defan

Portland,OR

Summary

Proven leader in aviation logistics, adept in ramp service and team leadership, significantly enhancing operational efficiency at Primeflight Aviation. Skilled in aircraft marshalling and safety procedures, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring quality control and adherence to aviation regulations. Demonstrated ability to train teams, improving ground support services and security awareness.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Aircraft Cater/Ramp Agent

SkyChef
07.2023 - 11.2024
  • Efficiently operated ground service equipment, such as Box Trucks transporting foods to almost all aircrafts that lands on the PDX airport
  • Guided aircraft into and out of parking positions using hand signals.
  • Maintained clean ramps, preventing trip hazards or debris from interfering with aircraft movements or personnel safety.
  • Loaded and unloaded food and trash off the aircraft

Dock Worker/Forklift

Estes Express
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Upheld high-quality standards for all handled goods while meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
  • Reduced risks of damage to cargo through careful handling and adherence to best practices in packaging and palletizing.
  • Increased efficiency in loading and unloading cargo by utilizing proper equipment and techniques.

    • Warehouse Supervisor

    Primeflight Aviation
    06.2021 - 07.2023
    • Shipping and Receiving products
    • Scanning and packing shipments
    • Supervised operations through out the shift
    • Operating variety of equipments and vehicle in the warehouse and on the airport ramp
    • Filing and inputting employees' timecards each day after the shift
    • Supervised and trained a small group of individuals to become and team lead to help better the operation
    • Worked as a warehouse supervisor and also helped load cargo aircraft using loaders, belt loaders, and tugs

    Education

    High School Diploma - N/A

    Yap High School
    Federated States Of Micronesia, Yap State
    06.2016

    Skills

    • Problem-Solving
    • Loading and unloading
    • Ramp service
    • Aircraft Marshalling
    • Baggage handling
    • Aircraft Tug Operation
    • Safety Procedures
    • Customer Service
    • Marshaling aircraft
    • Ramp Security
    • Team Leadership
    • Crew assistance
    • Load Planning
    • Vehicle operation
    • Flexible Schedule
    • Freight Handling
    • Ground Support Services
    • Dependable and Responsible
    • Security awareness
    • Cargo Handling
    • Airfield Safety Regulations
    • Aviation regulations
    • Weight/balance loading
    • Cargo Equipment Operation
    • Quality Control
    • Ground Support Equipment Operation
    • Hazardous Materials Handling
    • Live Cargo Handling
    • Hazardous Materials
    • Ramp Checklist Completion
    • Aircraft Restocking
    • Equipment Inspection
    • Aircraft Safety Checks
    • Team Collaboration
    • Forklift Operations
    • Freight Labeling

    Timeline

    Dock Worker/Forklift

    Estes Express
    01.2024 - 07.2024

    Aircraft Cater/Ramp Agent

    SkyChef
    07.2023 - 11.2024

    Warehouse Supervisor

    Primeflight Aviation
    06.2021 - 07.2023

    High School Diploma - N/A

    Yap High School

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