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Jaiquan Colston

Temple,Texas

Summary

Dynamic Transportation Management Coordinator with 10 years of experience in the United States Army, adept at logistics coordination and strategic planning. Successfully executed over 100 high-impact missions, enhancing operational efficiency and team performance. Proven leader in supply chain management, fostering relationships and driving continuous process improvement to achieve mission success in challenging environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation Management Coordinator

United States Army
03.2016 - Current
  • Planned and executed over 100 high-impact transportation and logistics missions, including time-sensitive ammunition shipments, international freight movements, VIP travel coordination, and tactical resupply under austere conditions.
  • Coordinated logistics operations across the company, battalion, and brigade levels, integrating both short-term (current ops) and long-range (future ops) planning to support mission-critical readiness and execution.
  • Managed over $20 million in military vehicles, equipment, and supplies, ensuring full accountability, readiness, and compliance with preventive maintenance schedules across all assets.
  • Oversaw inventory control and supply chain processes, including requisitioning, receipt, storage, distribution, and turn-in of material in accordance with Army logistics systems and policies.
  • Trained and developed 15+ junior personnel, many of whom advanced to leadership roles; implemented structured development plans, and hands-on mentorship to build a high-performing logistics team.
  • Conducted detailed route reconnaissance and risk analysis to ensure safe, efficient delivery in varied terrain and threat environments, reducing transit delays, and increasing mission success rates.
  • Briefed senior leaders regularly on operational status, mission outcomes, logistics bottlenecks, and proposed corrective actions, influencing command-level decisions, and improving future mission performance.
  • Facilitated cross-functional coordination between supply, transportation, maintenance, and operations teams, ensuring all mission requirements were met on time and within resource constraints.
  • Utilized military logistics systems (GCSS-Army and related platforms) to manage supply chain workflows, track shipments, forecast needs, and maintain real-time situational awareness.
  • Supported conflict resolution and team cohesion initiatives, promoting a collaborative environment, and addressing personnel challenges to maintain operational continuity and morale.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Supply Chain Management

American Military University
Charles Town, WV
08.2025

Skills

  • Supply chain management
  • Logistics coordination
  • Strategic planning
  • Team leadership
  • Relationship building
  • Project planning
  • Public speaking
  • Decision-making
  • Excellent communication
  • Risk assessment
  • Self-Directed
  • Continuous process improvement
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Route planning and optimization
  • Transportation planning

Accomplishments

  • Army Good Conduct Medal (x2 -9 years)
  • Army Commendation Medal (x3)
  • Army Achievement Medal (x3)
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Global War On Terrorism
  • Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary
  • Armed Forces Service Medal
  • Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon
  • Army Overseas Ribbon

Timeline

Transportation Management Coordinator

United States Army
03.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Supply Chain Management

American Military University
Jaiquan Colston