Samantha Cerqueira
Cameron,North Carolina
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with extensive experience in the Army, excelling in hazardous material handling and defensive driving. Proven track record of enhancing operational readiness and achieving superior customer satisfaction. Recognized for fostering teamwork and implementing high safety protocols, contributing to mission success in challenging environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
88M Motor Transport Operator
Army
Fort Bragg, NC
12.2015 - 08.2025
- Increased unit cohesion by fostering a positive work environment through clear communication and teamwork among peers.
- Established high safety protocols to decrease accidents in vehicle handling and logistics.
- Achieved superior customer satisfaction ratings within the motor pool operations from both internal units as well as external clients requesting support services.
- Boosted operational readiness by ensuring all required equipment was secured properly on vehicles before departure.
- Minimized downtime with timely identification of mechanical issues and prompt coordination for repairs or replacements.
Master Driver
Army
Fort Bragg
01.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and professional demeanor.
- Maximized load capacity by overseeing loading procedures; ensured balanced distribution across entire fleet of vehicles.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, keeping accurate records of hours driven and vehicle maintenance.
- Conducted regular safety meetings for staff to emphasize the importance of accident prevention measures within the workplace environment.
- Contributed to the development of company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices in transportation management.
- Facilitated open communication among team members through regular meetings focused on problem-solving strategies addressing transportation challenges faced by the organization.
- Updated management on daily operations through detailed reports highlighting successes or areas requiring improvement within the transportation department.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Team Leader, Logistics
Army
Fort Lewis
04.2019 - 11.2022
- Executed advanced training with Army Rangers, ensuring 2/75's confidence in displayed capabilities.
- Led multiple convoys and missions alongside 1st Special Forces Group.
- Led the largest convoy during the 07-2019 National Training Center rotation, effectively managing 76 personnel and 36 vehicles as Convoy Commander with zero incidents.
- Conducted comprehensive training on tiedown equipment, tactical convoy movements, and IED response, enhancing unit readiness and safety protocols for 100 to 500 soldiers.
- Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
Operator, Logistics
Army
Fort Bragg, NC
12.2015 - 03.2019
- Participated in Operation Inherent Resolve during the 2016-2017 campaign.
- Recognized for high-level performance, resulting in a six-month assignment with 3rd SFG in Syria.
Education
Bachelors - Business Administration
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZSkills
- Hazardous material handling
- Logistics management expertise
- Defensive driving
- Load securement proficiency
- Multi-vehicle coordination
- In-depth route planning
- Extreme weather driving
- DOT compliance
- Equipment operation
- Equipment monitoring
- Emergency response
- Language fluency
- Database management
- Materials transport
Certification
Secret clearance
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Master Driver
Army
01.2022 - Current
Team Leader, Logistics
Army
04.2019 - 11.2022
88M Motor Transport Operator
Army
12.2015 - 08.2025
Operator, Logistics
Army
12.2015 - 03.2019
Bachelors - Business Administration
University of Arizona