1. DONALD CULKIN
Charleston Metropolitan, SC
619.729.1420
dculkin76@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Logistics and Transportation Manager with an Active Secret Security Clearance offering 20 years of domestic and
international leadership experience in the United States Army. Possess extensive knowledge in Automated Logistics,
Operations, Inventory Management, Administration, and Employee Supervision. Trained and evaluated more than 1800
personnel in logistics and transportation procedures in order to ensure compliance with company standard operating
procedures. Managed and provided the maintenance for over $250M in equipment, while supervising over 70 employees.
Skilled at developing, operating, and managing support systems to include: purchasing, warehouse operations, material
handling, equipment storage, records maintenance, distribution, and transportation. Career supported by vast analytical and
operational experience, training in the military, and Department of Defense certifications. Areas of expertise include:
• Management / Supervision • Quality Control / HAZMAT • Shipping / Receiving
• Employee Training • Inventory Management • Transportation Operations
• Customer Service • Warehouse Distribution • Planning / Organization
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Army – Various Locations 2004 – 2014
Transportation Management Manager (2010 – 2014)
• Utilized various transportation systems and maintained quality control (QC) on 932 different units for 117K pieces of
cargo totaling over two million square feet that was valued over $250M
• Flawlessly facilitated the entire transportation process and cargo data for over 440 pieces of unit cargo equal to 50K
square feet (sq. ft.) while deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait
• Provided training of file quality control for entire Transportation Coordinators Automated Information Management
System (TC-AIMS) teams; resulted in successful QC of over 4K files
• Ensured and accounted for over $60K in electronic equipment with zero loss or damage; prepared routes for
shipment of equipment and ensured safe and timely deliveries
• Supervised and directed between 90 – 120 personnel; maintained an additional office as well as three additional
personnel while filling in for another supervisor
Transportation / Logistics Manager (2009 – 2010)
• Led, developed, and executed standard operating procedures on Transportation System Training Program to be
utilized by 96 personnel
• Oversaw the proper transportation of hazardous materials; personally selected by senior leaders to complete complex
missions
• Developed and supervised 15 subordinates both professionally and personally; responsible for duty assignments and
performance evaluations
Operations Training Director (2007 – 2009)
2. • Spearheaded the development of a Transportation Centric Systems Training Program for the Department of the
Army; approved and utilized for Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps training for both humanitarian and combat
operations
• Lead instructor for a 10 day Transportation Centric Systems training program; individually trained over 1200 service
members and 800 Department of Army contractors to become certified in operating various transportation systems
• Successfully maintained 100% accountability in excess of $75K worth of equipment utilized to train and validate
deploying units
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• Updated and re-imaged over 75 laptops for various Department of Army companies; saved Department of Defense
over $150K in new equipment
• Respected for tactical and technical expertise and professionalism by earning the coveted Saint Christopher Medal
Coordinator for Transportation of Equipment (2004 – 2007)
• Maintained operability and accountability of 2 servers, 13 transportation system computers and printers worth $2M;
properly packaged, processed, and shipped equipment and labels to various global locations
• Processed 12,152 pieces of sensitive equipment valued over $200M for United States military units while deployed in
Kuwait; responsible for quality assurance of transportation data by utilizing various systems and spreadsheets
• Instructed 6 newly assigned transportation system operators from various departments; responsible for the training
and welfare of 12 personnel
• Conducted 2 transportation courses on transportation movement, automated information management systems, and
proper handling and annotation of hazardous materials; successfully trained 12 personnel
ADDITIONAL WORK HISTORY
Hospital Liaison for Army / Air Force Service Members at United States Naval Hospital, San Diego, CA, 2002 – 2004
Vehicle Recovery Supervisor, United States Army, Various Locations, 1998 – 2002
Tank Systems Mechanic, United States Army, Various Locations, 1994 – 1998
EDUCATION / TRAINING
Military Education
Joint Operations Planning and Execution System Advanced Officer Course, Ft. Eustis, VA, 2010
Joint Operations Planning and Execution System User Course, Ft. Eustis, VA, 2010
System Administrators Course, Ft. Eustis, VA, 2010
Shipload and Stowage Course, Ft. Eustis, VA, 2007
Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials, Ft. Lewis, WA, 2005
Transportation Coordinators Automated Information Management System II, Sacramento, CA, 2004
3. Transportation Management Coordinator Phase I, Pasadena, CA, 2004
AWARDS
NATO Medal
Army Meritorious Service Medal (3x)
Humanitarian Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal (2x)
Driver Mechanic Badge, with Mechanic Bar
Driver Mechanic Badge, with Driver A Bar
Saint Christopher Medal