1. DAVID K. HOOD
6748 New Mexico Street (760) 828-3051
Jacksonville, NC 28547 david.k.hood@gmail.com
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SUMMARY: I have 20 years of experience in transportation management and logistical operations to include
route development and supervision of licensing and dispatching procedures. I am a skilled administration
professional experienced in high demand, fast-paced environments that require solid management, technical
and social skills. I am extremely detail oriented and resourceful and possess the ability to multitask effectively.
I am a positive leader that can effectively lead a team in high-stress environments.
SPECIALIZED RELATED TRAINING:
Dispatching Management • Updating Standard Operating Procedures
Route Design • Safety Management
Data Analysis • Microsoft Office Suite
Transportation Support, Planning and Execution • Personnel Organization & Supervision
CAREER EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in managing and directing entire operations and maintenance activities by producing
optimum efficiency while upholding policies and goals of multiple organizations.
• Analyzed information, solved problems, and worked with minimal supervision to meet and exceed
organizational goals.
• Developed large groups of personnel by mentoring, effective performance evaluation, and providing
professional direction.
• Supervised the dispatching of over 2,000 vehicles while maintaining accurate accountability and
enforcing safety measures.
• Performed administrative activities including the reviewing and processing of routing sheets and other
work time documents.
• Accomplished maintenance goals and remained within established budgetary constraints while
increasing the battalion’s motor transport readiness to levels above 85%.
• Maintained accountability of 100 million dollars of motor vehicle assets for more than 300 convoys as a
route manager annually.
• Instructed teams ranging between 500-700 personnel on motor vehicle safety, designated routes, and
basic transportation operations.
• Investigated accidents, assessed injuries, and estimated property damage claims as required.
• Current active secret clearance.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS: 03/1992-(Retire 30 Sept 2015)
Automotive Operations Manager
Provided a climate of professionalism through proven leadership techniques and accomplished technical
expertise to maintain and improve upon existing operating procedures.
Worked extensively with the Battalion Commanding Officer in the planning and execution of logistics
within the Battalion both within the continental United States as well as while deployed.
Managed multiple functional areas to ensure proper operations to include tool room, calibrations,
quality control, publications, records, dispatching, operational vehicle maintenance (OVM), preventive
maintenance checks and services (PMCS), and quality control.