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Solomon Evans

Steilacoom,WA

Summary

Experienced military transportation and logistician proficient at driving broad range of motor vehicles. Resourceful and customer-focused transportation specialist with 20 years of experience building client relations, supporting operations, managing logistics and handling distribution. Results-oriented in high-stress situations and dedicated service personnel focused on applying all military transportation and logistics management experience in the civilian sector.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

PIT / Learning Ambassador

Amazon
10.2022 - Current
  • Maintain compliance, consistency, and taking corrective actions when needed.
  • Trained over 50 new hires in multiple Outbound Pick functions and PIT, inspection procedures of 3M Smart Hook, Emergency Evacuations, and Full Body Fall Restraint Systems.
  • Ensuring new Associates have the knowledge to keep themselves and others safe.
  • PIT Licensed, PIT Trainer, Evaluations,NOBAS, PIT 101, PIT Practicals.
  • Outbound Pick Problem Solver.
  • Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred them to appropriate areas for further processing.


Master Driver Trainer / License Instructor

U.S. Army Active Duty
09.2012 - 10.2022
  • Developed a Standard Operations Procedure for the Drivers Training Program.
  • Trained and qualified over 2000 Soldiers within the organization, on proper operation of military equipment.
  • Established training enabled the organization to operate without any accidents during a 10 month period.
  • Maintained 100% accountability and secured all assigned equipment, valued in over 2,000,000 dollars.
  • Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems on the after action report.
  • Employed variety of teaching styles to respond to needs of diverse learners.
  • Established meetings, training and activities to enhance skills and credentials of peers, and subordinates.
  • Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on tasks.
  • Established objectives for lessons, modules and projects.
  • Developed guides and course materials to reinforce lecture information to assist with student development.

88M Motor Transport Operator

Army
09.2007 - 09.2012
    • Inspected equipment for deficiencies and safe operating conditions before, during and after maneuver.
    • Loaded, balanced and secured cargo for safe transportation.
    • Transported different classes of HAZMAT to include, but not limited to, water, fuel (JP8), ammunition and food.
    • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas, and maintaining vehicle control.
    • Transported and secured cargo weighing over 20,000 pounds.
    • Maintained an accident free record throughout the 8 year tenure.
    • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
    • Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off vehicles.
    • Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
    • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep vehicle functional.

88H Cargo Specialist

Army
09.2002 - 09.2007
    • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
    • Licensed in equipment such as 5,000/10,000/30,000 LBS Forklift and the RT240 Kalmar.
    • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by the U.S Army.
    • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
    • Conducted Forklift Seaport Operations, including moving equipment in to water vessels.
    • Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
    • Drove gasoline- and electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
    • Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
    • Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
    • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks with focus on safety and efficiency.
    • Assisted in navigating large loads to assigned areas.

Education

Distributed Leadership Course Lv. I, II & III
Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Some College (No Degree) - Logistics And Materials Management

Army Logistics University
Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia

Licensed Instructor/Examiner
Joint Base Lewis-McChord

CBRN Decontamination School
Fort Bliss, TX
05.2019

Air Assault School
Fort Bliss, TX
02.2019

Basic Leaders Course
Fort Bragg, NC
10.2017

Combat Life Saver
Camp Carroll
04.2016

Advanced Leaders Course
Fort Lee, VA
05.2012

Master Driver Trainer
Fort Sill, United States
02.2010

Motor Transport Operator
Fort Knox, KY
04.2008

Cargo Specialist School
Fort Eustis, VA
09.2001

High School Diploma -

St. Croix Educational Complex High School
U.S. Virgin Islands
06.1998

Skills

    • Driver's Program Development
    • Forklift Operation
    • Truck Maneuvering
    • HAZMAT Transportation
    • Logistics Oversight
    • Route Management
    • Curriculum Planning and Implementation
    • Drivers Qualification Assessments
    • State and Federal Regulations
      • GPS Applications
      • Adaptability and Flexibility
      • Vehicle Defect or Damage Reporting
      • Unit Readiness
      • Preventive Maintenance Strategies
      • Logistical Convoys
      • Microsoft Office Proficient
      • Laborer Oversight
      • Logistics Coordination

Accomplishments

  • Received 10 Army Commendation Medals, 7 Army Achievement Medals, Good Conduct Medal, and 19 certificates of achievement.
  • Selected over 500 Soldiers to manage, organize and transport the Senior Advisor Non-Commissioned Officer, and Commissioned Officer within our organization.
  • Promoted to the position of Master Driver, as the overall instructor and manager of equipment and personnel of the unit.
  • Selected over 5,000 Soldiers to implement and test the Distributed Leaders Course before implementation to the force.
  • Selected as the Distinguished Honor Graduate/Leader with the highest GPA while attending Advanced Leaders Course, over 200 Soldiers.
  • In 2016, represented the Republic of Korea as the Soldier of the Year, in Hawaii, for the Best Warrior Competition at the USARPAC level, previously winning at the Brigade, "Area IV" and 8th Army level.

Timeline

PIT / Learning Ambassador

Amazon
10.2022 - Current

Master Driver Trainer / License Instructor

U.S. Army Active Duty
09.2012 - 10.2022

88M Motor Transport Operator

Army
09.2007 - 09.2012

88H Cargo Specialist

Army
09.2002 - 09.2007

Distributed Leadership Course Lv. I, II & III

Some College (No Degree) - Logistics And Materials Management

Army Logistics University

Licensed Instructor/Examiner

CBRN Decontamination School

Air Assault School

Basic Leaders Course

Combat Life Saver

Advanced Leaders Course

Master Driver Trainer

Motor Transport Operator

Cargo Specialist School

High School Diploma -

St. Croix Educational Complex High School

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