Som Gurung
Shippensburg
Summary
- Skilled communications profession and transportation management coordinator with 6 years of experience in strategic planning and movement of over 7000 personnel and 2000 pieces of equipment by air, land and water. Able to strategize and plan multiple logistical movements as well manage multiple teams in support of any operation to achieve maximum effectiveness for multiple organizations both foreign and domestic. Skills include:
- Leadership
- Team building
- GSSARMY Certified
- Hazmat Certification
- Unit movement officer (UMO)
- Secret Security Clearance
- Training and Mentoring
- Supply Chain Management
- Policy Development and management
- Bilingual
Experienced with coordinating transportation logistics to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Utilizes strategic planning and problem-solving skills to optimize supply chains and meet delivery deadlines. Knowledge of team leadership and effective communication to enhance operational performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Management Coordinator
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
03.2023 - Current
- Reduced transportation costs with thorough analysis of carrier contracts and negotiation of competitive rates.
- Organized warehouse layout to maximize space utilization while maintaining accessibility for loading/unloading purposes.
- Evaluated transport providers based on price, reliability, capacity, reputation, ensuring optimal selections were made for each unique situation.
- Trained new hires in company procedures, software applications, and best practices for efficient transportation management processes.
- Identified hazardous materials and safely secured or disposed of it.
Transportation Manager
U.S. Army, Fort Campbell, KY
01.2021 - Current
- Developed standard operation policy
- Managed over 1000 transportation requests to safely transporting of people and Equipment
- Led a team of staff of 21 qualified logistician who facilitate Army Support Operation Office.
Transportation specialist
U.S Army, Fort Riley, KS
04.2017 - 12.2020
- Planned and inspected over 1500 pieces of equipment going foreign countries with 8 team members in railhead mission
- Organized training certificates and supported supervisor with 100% effectiveness on job completion
- Train 21 co-workers on how to transport equipment’s by rail with proper chain tie down method
Para-professional/ Nepali Translator
Department of Education
10.2014 - 03.2017
- Supported Classroom instructor with 11 special needs student daily
- Professional translator for 2 Nepali special needs student
- Arranged meetings with parents, teacher and School Principle
Warehouse Worker
Under Armour
02.2012 - 07.2014
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50Lbs pounds.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
- Promoted a positive work environment by actively participating in team-building activities and taking initiative in group projects.
- Boosted team morale and productivity by leading morning briefings and setting clear daily objectives.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular training sessions for new and existing staff.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
Education
Supply Chain Management - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA03-2027
Skills
- Warehouse operations
- Transportation planning
- Warehouse management
- Incident reporting
- Strategic planning
- Vehicle maintenance
- Logistics management
- Dispatching operations
- Route planning
- Securing loads
- Coordinating schedules
- Teamwork
- Workplace safety
- Email and phone communication
- Hazard identification
- Team building
- Interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
Army Achievement Medal
State Award
Certification
Unit Movement Officer
Advance Leadership Course
Military Courses Certifications
Languages
Hindi
Limited Working
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Transportation Management Coordinator
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
03.2023 - Current
Transportation Manager
U.S. Army, Fort Campbell, KY
01.2021 - Current
Transportation specialist
U.S Army, Fort Riley, KS
04.2017 - 12.2020
Para-professional/ Nepali Translator
Department of Education
10.2014 - 03.2017
Warehouse Worker
Under Armour
02.2012 - 07.2014
Supply Chain Management - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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