Ishshon Travis Whitfield
Charleston
Summary
Highly disciplined, mission-focused logistics and supply chain professional with over four years of experience in materiel management in the United States Air Force. Demonstrated expertise in repair cycle operations, mission support logistics, resource optimization, and team leadership. Proven ability to streamline operations, manage high-value inventory, and lead personnel to meet operational readiness goals. Skilled at managing multi-million-dollar assets, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing supply accountability. Actively seeking a federal role where military logistics experience and commitment to excellence can support national operations and agency missions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Materiel Management Specialist (2S0X1)
United States Air Force
Joint Base Charleston
09.2020 - Current
- Supported mission readiness by processing high-priority part returns and contributing to reduced turnaround times for critical components, exceeding standard benchmarks.
- Collaborated with maintenance units to reallocate assets and improve accountability, helping ensure timely repair and fleet readiness.
- Processed hundreds of mission-critical part requests, validated authorizations, and supported logistical operations valued at over $14 million.
- Analyzed and corrected logistics tracking systems, enabling accurate updates, faster delivery, and operational success across multiple sorties.
- Led a three-member team through core career development tasks and specialized logistics functions, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Coordinated with multiple units to reconcile awaiting parts, restoring serviceability for high-value assets and supporting a top-tier logistics departure rate.
- Spearheaded community engagement initiatives, organizing volunteer teams and strengthening military-community relations.
- Served as night shift lead, managing mission status reporting and supporting thousands of sorties and cargo operations with outstanding reliability metrics.
- Managed repair cycle programs for multiple units, optimizing processes for thousands of tracked assets and enabling extensive flight operations.
- Oversaw handling and transfer of unserviceable assets, facilitating the recoupment and reutilization of multi-million-dollar inventory.
- Provided senior leadership with accurate mission-critical supply data, directly impacting sortie generation and readiness rates.
- Maintained and reported on critical equipment statuses, ensuring mission needs were met with minimal delays.
- Contributed to inventory optimization through internal audits and recovery programs, preserving vital equipment worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
- Led shift operations for a high-priority order processing team, refining procedures and improving maintenance support continuity.
- Volunteered time toward squadron fundraising events and unit morale initiatives, strengthening cohesion and organizational performance.
- Rank: E-4 (Senior Airman)
Education
High School Diploma -
Ridge View High School
Columbia, South Carolina01.2019
Skills
- Supply Chain & Materiel Management
- Inventory Control & Asset Accountability
- Logistics Coordination & Repair Cycle Oversight
- Team Leadership & Training
- Process Improvement & Compliance
- High-Value Resource Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Data Analysis & Reporting
Certification
Air Force Specialty Code (2S0X1) Technical Training – Materiel Management
Additional Information
- Security Clearance: Active
- Veteran Status: Eligible for Veterans’ Preference
Timeline
Materiel Management Specialist (2S0X1)
United States Air Force
09.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Ridge View High School
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