John Chiat, Operations Specialist, Hiring Authority Manager, Procurement Manager - Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan

John Chiat

Operations Specialist, Hiring Authority Manager, Procurement Manager - Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan

National Air Cargo

Location
United States
Education
Diploma, Logistics Management
Experience
27 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :27 years, 11 Months

Operations Specialist, Hiring Authority Manager, Procurement Manager - Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan at National Air Cargo
  • Afghanistan
  • December 2010 to March 2014

National Air Cargo
Operations Specialist, Hiring Authority Manager, Procurement Manager - Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan Dec 2010 to Mar 2014

* Logistics planning and calculations for strict Line Haul transit times for delivery of food, medical supplies and other urgent shipments between Forward Operating Bases throughout the Afghanistan region.
* Responsible for working closely with selected suppliers and managing the Base Station procurement.

* Responsible for maintaining a staff of forty to assure all Base Garrison requirements are fulfilled as Hiring Authority Manager.

Training Engineer at Schneider National Carriers
  • United States
  • October 1994 to September 2007

 Provided instruction to students on over-the-road trucking and all the safety road regulations in accordance with the Department of Transportation.

Teacher / Trainer at Griffin Technical College
  • United States
  • March 2007 to September 2007

 Responsible for training individuals and groups in theory and application of tractor trailer driving skills including demonstration of how to handle a tractor trailer in emergencies, driving techniques and mechanical operation utilizing blackboard diagrams, audiovisual aids and driving simulators.

Training Engineer and Driver at Schneider National Carriers
  • United States
  • October 1994 to February 2007

Schneider National Carriers Oct 1994 to Feb 2007
Training Engineer and Driver

* Provided instruction to students on over-the-road trucking and all the safety road regulations in accordance with the Department of Transportation.

Special Handling Manager and Load Planner at United States Air Force
  • United States
  • February 1983 to August 1994

United States Air Force Feb 1983 to Aug 1994
Special Handling Manager and Load Planner

* Management of the planning, organization and preparation of sensitive materials for air transportation including analysis and planning of logistics and vital training recommendations.

Air Transportation Specialist at U.S. Air Force
  • United States
  • February 1983 to August 1994

 Management of the planning, organization and preparation of sensitive materials for air transportation including analysis and planning of logistics and vital training recommendations.

Education

Diploma, Logistics Management
  • at Community College Air Force
  • June 1987

Studied Mathematics, Science, Music, and Foreign Language

Bachelor's degree, Logistics management
  • at Community College Air Force
  • May 1987

* Harbor College & Pierce College

Bachelor's degree, Logistics Management
  • at Community College Air Force
  • May 1986

Specialties & Skills

Team Leadership
Time Management
Leadership Capabilities
Logistics Planning
Logistics Management
Written Communication
ENGINEER
LOGISTICS
OPERATIONS
TRAINING
Time Management
Planning & Organizing
Teamwork
Leadership
Training

Languages

English
Expert
Spanish
Expert

Hobbies

  • Scuba Diving
    Advanced and licensed scuba diver for personal motivation for understanding marine life.
  • Guitar Playing
    Self Taught guitar player. Studied extensive music roles at College level. Enjoy learning to read and understand music as a personal hobby.