David lang
Logistics Specialist
Los Angeles
Summary
Experienced in logistics with strengths in movement planning, hazardous material compliance, and safe cargo handling. Led large scale operations, maintained accurate records, and supported efficient and timely delivery across complex operations through all modes of transport.
Overview
2
2
Languages
6
6
Certifications
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Specialist
United States Marine Corps
08.2023 - Current
- Organized marshalling areas to provide staging, safety, and movement in an efficient manner
- Coordinated detailed movement and load plans to transport serialized equipment and vehicles through air, land, and sea
- Leads a specialized team, utilizing proper procedures during offload and onloading of equipment to implement a safety structure preventing injury or damage to the cargo during transportation
- Supervises the staging of hazardous materials to ensure it does not conflict with the IMDG, AFMAN, 49 CFR, and IATA
- Utilized computer based logistics systems to develop detailed movement plans, create proper transportation documentation, and coordinate the staging of vehicles and equipment
- Performed certified inspections on cargo containers, verifying the safety and the structural integrity of the container before approving serviceability
- Maintained accurate records on equipment accountability and serviceability to ensure operational readiness
Dispatcher
United States Marine Corps
01.2026 - Current
- Coordinates daily transportation operations delivering equipment, personnel and supply with a 100% success rate
- Maintains accountability of dispatch schedules, vehicle movements and resolving transportation issues
- Conducted 300 efficient deployment of various military vehicles over the course of 2700 hours; enforced the reputation of a logistical company through thorough planning, communicating, and execution
- Directed the movement of 2.6 million pounds of equipment, 7441 miles and 1,236 personnel to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Maintains accurate records of all dispatch documentation including calls, trip tickets, toll passes, quality control, and logbooks
- Enforced compliance with Japanese traffic laws by monitoring vehicles' operation and briefing driver prior to operations ensuring their understanding on safe and lawful transportation practices
- Mentored and trained assistants and fellow dispatchers on operation procedures, coordination, planning and compliance with transportation regulations to ensure safe and efficient logistical movements
Motor Transport Operator
United States Marine Corps
03.2026 - Current
- Operated tactical vehicles with 4.5-ton payload capacity to facilitate transportation and logistics operations
- Assigned as the vehicle supervisor, personally overseeing the safe movement of 208 personnel 200,000 lbs worth of equipment across 800 miles and 415 operational hours
Education
High School Diploma -
Agoura High School
Agoura Hills, California 04.2001 -
Skills
Logistics analysis
Transportation planning
Hazardous material compliance
Safety practices
Materials handling
Record management
Dispatch software
Dispatching procedures
Inspecting goods
Inventory counting
Data entry
Attention to detail
Decision-making
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Friendly, positive attitude
Certification
Expeditionary Deployment Systems
Timeline
Motor Transport Operator
United States Marine Corps
03.2026 - Current
Dispatcher
United States Marine Corps
01.2026 - Current
Logistics Specialist
United States Marine Corps
08.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Agoura High School
04.2001 -