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Shyquez Hughes

Motor Transport Operator
Bradenton,FL

Summary

Resourceful Motor Transport Operator with E4 rank in United States Army. Strong history of overseeing convoy transportation of equipment, supplies and personnel. Excellent planning, problem-solving and organizational skills developed over 5+ years of experience.

Experienced in keeping units ready through hands-on training. Maintains equipment in good working order, as well as manage safety and develop tactical plans for transportation operations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Motor Transport Operator

United States Army
04.2017 - 10.2021
  • Inspected vehicles and completed daily maintenance actions.
  • Managed loading, unloading and safety of all personnel, cargo and equipment.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained proficiency in tactical planning options and convoy defense techniques.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Reported defects, damage and accidents to proper personnel.
  • Oversaw handling and transportation of more than $1 million dollars in equipment while deployed to South Korea.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Recovered vehicles, completed private tows and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
  • Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Managed daily transportation of materials, freight and goods using trucks with capacities of more than 1 1/2 to 21 tons.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.

Extrusion /Warehouse Associate

Saint Gobain Performance Plastics
Clearwater, FL
06.2016 - 04.2017

• Set up and operated an extrusion machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines and customer requirements.
• Read and interpreted blueprints and diagrams to select, position, and secure machinery
• Adjusted machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion. Prioritized and picked material to fill orders
• Loaded and unloaded product on delivery truck
• Handled and moved physical inventory within the warehouse

Education

High School Diploma -

Riverview High School
Riverview, FL
09.2006 - 05.2010

No Degree - Emergency Medical Technology

Southeastern College
Clearwater, FL
09.2010 - 06.2011

Skills

Deployment experience

Equipment accountability

Overseeing transportation

Recovering vehicles

Flatbed truck expertise

Active Listening

Written Communication

Attention to Detail

Dependable and Responsible

Accomplishments

• Army Achievement Medal
• Army Good Conduct Medal
• National Defense Service Medal
• Korea Defense Service Medal
• Army Service Ribbon
• Overseas Service Ribbon
• Driver and Mechanic badge w/driver –wheeled vehicle (s) clasp

Timeline

Motor Transport Operator

United States Army
04.2017 - 10.2021

Extrusion /Warehouse Associate

Saint Gobain Performance Plastics
06.2016 - 04.2017

No Degree - Emergency Medical Technology

Southeastern College
09.2010 - 06.2011

High School Diploma -

Riverview High School
09.2006 - 05.2010
Shyquez HughesMotor Transport Operator