This document is a resume for Michael Zapata, who is seeking opportunities in the Salt Lake City area starting in September 2016. He has 7 years of experience in transportation and logistics as a Marine, including coordinating transportation, personnel management, and dispatching over 2,500 vehicles safely transporting over 16,000 personnel and 1 million pounds of cargo over 110,000 miles. He has held roles as a Unit Movement Control Coordinator Chief and Chief Dispatcher. He is proficient in Microsoft Office programs and has security clearance.

1. Michael Zapata
(661)902-8183 michaeljzapata1987@yahoo.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljzapata
Summary of Qualifications
Military professional with 7 years’ comprehensive transportation experience that includes
extensive coordination, training and attention to detail to ensure maximum support and
readiness is met. Extensive knowledge of rules and regulations, safety, operations and
management procedures. Transitioning veteran seeking opportunities in the greater Salt Lake
City area as soon as September, 2016.
 Coordinating Transportation
 Personnel management
 Capable problem solver
 Detail oriented
 Resourceful
 Dispatching
 Logistics
 Microsoft Word
 Microsoft Excel
 Microsoft PowerPoint
 Leadership
 Security Clearance
Work Experience
United States Marine Corps 2008-Present
North Carolina, California, Jordan, Afghanistan, Kuwait, France
Unit Movement Control Coordinator Chief February 2015-Present
 Coordinates and requests assets, personnel, services and supplies through automated
systems in order to move large amounts of cargo and personnel in support of complex
large-scale military exercises.
 De-conflicts movement plans for large transportation logistical resupply convoys
ensuring routes are cleared for movement, positive radio communication is established,
personnel and equipment rosters are accurate for accountability and all vehicles are
within guidelines of being fully operational prior to departing on missions.
Chief Dispatcher March 2013-February 2015
 Dispatched over 2,500 vehicles for years utilizing automated dispatching software while
enforcing safety and transportation rules and regulations resulting in 16,000 personnel
and 1-million pounds of cargo being safely transported over a span of 110,000 miles
around various training ranges aboard Marine Corps Bases Camp Pendleton, California.
 Fleet Manager for over 80 vehicles and trailers. Responsible for assigning drivers
throughout the company to operations ensuring that routes, special instructions.

2. Motor Transport Operator June 2009-March 2013
 Operated passenger and cargo carrying wheeled vehicles, to include M-Series
tactical wheeled vehicles rate to capacity above a 30,000 pound Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating.
Work History
November 2008 – Present, Motor Transport Operator, U.S. Marine Corps, various locations in
U.S. and overseas.
Education
Clarita Career College - Lancaster, CA
Pharmacy Technician Certification
Corporals Course – Camp Pendleton, CA
Provides selectees with the education and leadership skills necessary to lead Marines as a corporal. The program of instruction
places emphasis on leadership foundations.
Sergeants Course - Camp Pendleton, CA
Instruction places emphasis on Leadership Development and Warfighting Skills necessary to lead Marines in combat and builds
upon the knowledge gained in thedistance education program.
Awards and Honors
Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal(x2), Navy Unit Commendation, MarineCorps Good Conduct Medal, National
Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, North AtlanticTreaty Organization-International Security Assistance
Force Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Meritorious Mast(x2), Certificate
of Appreciation, Letter of Appreciation