Latoya Grant
Louisville, KY • latoya.grant@email.com • (555) 010-2213 • linkedin.com/in/latoyagrant
Professional Summary
Air cargo and load-planning specialist with 12 years of Air Force experience moving people and freight worldwide. Led aerial-port teams of up to 30, with a focus on on-time departures, hazmat compliance and safety. Holds an active Secret clearance. Targeting UPS Air Operations Supervisor.
Professional Experience
Air Freight Operations Supervisor (Technical Sergeant, 2T2X1) — U.S. Air Force, 436th Aerial Port SquadronSep 2021 – Present
- Supervised 30 load planners and cargo handlers moving 55,000 tons of freight a year on 2,400 aircraft departures, with a 97% on-time rate.
- Built load plans for wide-body cargo aircraft, averaging 94% of usable weight and space against a 90% target.
- Ran hazardous-materials acceptance for 8,000+ shipments with zero reportable violations across three inspections.
- Cross-trained 12 new airmen on two shifts. Recertification lapses dropped from 9 to zero.
Load Planner / Passenger Services Lead (Staff Sergeant, 2T2X1) — U.S. Air Force, 305th Aerial Port SquadronJun 2014 – Aug 2021
- Planned loads for 600+ missions, including a 45-day humanitarian surge that moved 3,100 tons of relief supplies.
- Redesigned the pallet build-up line, raising throughput 22% with the same staff.
Skills
Logistics:Aircraft load planning, Weight and balance, Hazmat acceptance (air), Pallet build-up, Cargo scheduling
Leadership:Shift supervision, Training and certification, Safety programs, Workload planning
Certifications
- IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations certified
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- Forklift / K-loader operator
Education
A.A.S., Transportation — Community College of the Air Force2019
B.S., Organizational Management (in progress) — Wilmington University2027
Security Clearance
Active Secret