1. TA TANISHA POLITE
506 Preakness Drive. Copperas Cove. Texas 76522
E-mail: ta.wanjema73@yahoo.com
PRO FIL E
Proven team leadership skills combined with exceptional training and experience in managing
multiple large-scale logistics & fueling projects, tasks and priorities effectively and in a timely
manner. Possesses outstanding written and verbal communication skills, able to quickly establish
rapport with people of varied backgrounds, experiences and temperaments. Able to work well
with others as part of a team, maintain steady attendance, be punctual and ready to work as
required.
Core competencies:
Tireless Work Ethic Direct & “To the Point” Sets Performance Standards
Training Programs/Plans Aircraft Fueling Ops Organized
Excellent People Skills Natural multi-tasking skills Project Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Professional Expertise: Streamlined logistics and fueling operations through effective reporting,
prioritization and customer communications. Successfully administered complex HR initiatives for
organizations consisting of U.S. personnel. Career highlighted by constant achievement.
• Extensive expertise in inventory control, supply management operations, safety compliance,
hazardous material management and oversight of Quality Assurance functions.
• Developed policies, procedures, standard operating instructions and internal directives to coordinate
all HR activities within the established priorities and resources available.
• Strong expertise with FAA, OSHA, DA Pam 710-2-1,710-2-2, MIL STD 3004a and Fm 10-67-1
Army Regulations; oversaw the fueling and defueling vehicles, aircraft and stationary equipment.
• Constructed one of the top two fuel distribution points out of 40 fuel sites from the ground up
(planning, constructing, and managing) in Afghanistan.
• Highly experienced in visually inspecting fuel samples, verifying gravity & flashpoint, and gauging
tanks for appropriate water, temperature and fuel levels.
Leadership & Supervision: A superior leader with demonstrated performance in high-pressure
environments. Improved organizational performance through hands-on training and a leadership
approach that emphasized decision-making through active listening.
• Superbly managed and motivated as many as 70 personnel including subcontractors; earned a
reputation for firm, yet compassionate mentorship.
• Proven proficiencies in classroom and field training; renowned for professional expertise;
implemented personnel training curriculum to refresh fuel operators and drivers.
• Created, maintained and audited personnel files; coordinated positions and salary modifications;
provided orientation briefing for incoming personnel; provided daily accurate personnel status.
Problem-Solving & Analysis: Consistently implements keen analytical abilities and a proven team-based
work dynamic with a systems-oriented approach to facilitate efficient and effective solutions. A critical
thinker, open to alternative views to optimize decision-making.
• Singlehandedly overhauled and improved a storage facility that dramatically streamlined access to
supplies and equipment while boosting record-keeping effectiveness.
• Conducted inspections in conjunction with the Defense Contracting Management Agency (DCMA) to
assure that operations met all contractual and organizational requirements.
• Coordinated with the Accountable Contract Officer (ACO) with the turn-in of damaged and
unserviceable fuel equipment.
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Work History
Transportation Security Administration Killeen/Fort Hood Airport Apr 16- Present
TSO
Fluor Government Group FOB Fenty Oct 14-Aug 15
Dispatcher
Republic Services Huntsville/Decatur Alabama May 14-Sep 14
Dispatcher
DynCorp Intl. Leatherneck/Bastion FARP Sept 12-Aug 13
Fuels Foreman-Fuel Truck Dispatch Supervisor
U S P S Temple Post Office Sept 11-June 12
Post Master Relief/Rural Carrier Associate
Full-time Student Saint Leo University Nov 05-May 11
Bachelors of Arts/Business Administration/Management
United States Army Fort Hood, Texas Feb 97- Mar 01
Petroleum Specialist/Motor Vehicle Operator
Certifications: Petroleum Specialist; Petroleum Vehicle Operator; HAZWOPER, Heavy Wheeled
Vehicle Operator, U.S. Army Fuel Handlers Course, U.S. Army Hazardous Material Handler’s Course
Awarded Military Occupational Specialties 92F (Petroleum Supply Specialist)and 88M (Motor Vehicle
Operator) concurrent with these equivalent civilian job descriptions as defined by the Dept. of Labor’s
Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), Occupational Information Network (ONET), and the
Occupational Employment Statistics (OES):
• All Other Material-Moving Equipment Operators (OES 97989)
• All Other Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (OES 85999)
• Boat Loader I (DOT 911.364-014)
• Fuel System Maintenance Worker (DOT 638.381-010)
• Gaugers (ONET 51-8093.03)
• Loader I (DOT 914.667-010)
• Oil Pumper (DOT 914.382-010)
• Pipeliner (DOT 899.684-026)
• Supervisor, Pipelines (DOT 862.131-022)
• Tank Car and Truck Loaders (OES 97905)
• Tractor-Trailer-Truck Driver (DOT 904.383-010)
• Water Treatment Plant Operator (DOT 954.382-014)
Computer Skills: Standard Army Maintenance System Enhanced (SAMS-E); Government Procurement
System (FSS); MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook); InfoPro
EDUCATION & TRAINING
DIPLOMA: Bachelors of Arts-Business Administration Management, Saint Leo University, Saint
Petersburg, FL.
DIPLOMA: J.A. Fair High School, Little Rock, AR.