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Farrah Rogers

Saint Marys

Summary

Detail-oriented and results-driven logistics specialist with 5 years of experience in inbound and outbound cargo operations, freight coordination, inventory control, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to manage large-scale material handling operations, resolve discrepancies, and oversee high-value and classified assets. Holds an active Secret Security Clearance and brings both military logistics expertise and entrepreneurial business experience. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to delivering results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Photographer & Business Owner

Farrah Rogers Photography
08.2024 - Current
  • Operate a client-facing photography business specializing in family and lifestyle sessions, capturing high-quality images that enhance visual storytelling and reflect each client's unique brand or personality.
  • Managed post-production processes, ensuring timely delivery of edited images while maintaining quality standards.
  • Developed and maintained strong client relationships, resulting in repeat business and referrals through exceptional service.
  • Manage all business functions including customer scheduling, payments, taxes, marketing, and file delivery.
  • Utilized a streamlined system for booking, confirming, and retaining clients through CRM tools and social media.


Inbound Cargo Operations Manager

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2022 - 11.2022


  • Oversaw receiving and distribution of inbound government/customer furnished assets including classified, sensitive, high-value, and AA&E items.
  • Skilled in isolating discrepancies, transportation priorities, inspecting cargo flow, and troubleshooting frustrated cargo.
  • Directed daily operations of a 10-member team, ensuring OSHA, hazardous materials, and AA&E compliance.
  • Ensured adherence to AA&E/classified assets, operations, OSHA policies, and manufacturers requirements while improving efficiency on the work floor entirely.
  • Supervised compliance of finished product and services from 100+ commercial logistics agencies in accordance with Defense Travel Regulations and Mil-STD-129.
  • In charge of base and wing supply and discrepancy program resolving 168 errors/adjusting 3000+ pieces, preventing $12M+ erroneous shipment fees.
  • Directed warehouse and loading dock operations. Ensured proper use of material handling equipment, while developing safety and risk management strategies.

Commander Secretary

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Supported squadron Commander and senior leadership through scheduling and correspondence tracking with Group and Wing Leadership.
  • Processed 129 evaluation site reports and organized over 360 performance documents.
  • Streamlined communication between leadership levels across the Logistics Readiness Squadron.
  • Managed unit correspondence and suspense tracking simultaneously closing 63 taskers while training senior leadership on a new streamlined system interface.
  • Assisted the Commander’s Support Staff during three overlapping annual enlisted performance report cycles helping the office overcome a 50 percent manning shortfall.

Outbound Freight Team Leader

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
11.2020 - 10.2021
  • Directed 6-member team in global shipment preparation, prioritization, and compliance for deployments, exercises, and temporary work operations via various methods of transportation world-wide.
  • Developed and implemented transportation operational plans through cross functional team collaboration.
  • Consolidated and routed small parcel freight. Determined shipment mode and prioritized schedules for commercial movement.
  • Coordinated shipment and provided accountability of munitions and classified government furnished assets while ensuring Import/Export compliance for global and domestic destinations.

Inbound Cargo Specialist Team Leader

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
06.2020 - 11.2020
  • Streamlined inbound cargo operations and retrograde efforts during Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, expediting 8,000+ critical parts to sustain aircraft readiness for U.S. forces.
  • Provided oversight for the handling and protection of $4.6M in classified cargo with zero delays or security breaches.
  • Managed five government vehicles and coordinated 12 high-priority equipment movements, ensuring the secure and timely receipt of $3.4M in fleet assets.


Inbound Cargo Specialist

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
04.2018 - 06.2020
  • Processed and distributed over 8,800 shipments, reducing response time for mission-critical assets.
  • Partnered with the Supply Management team to validate 12,000 records, successfully eliminating a five-month backlog of delinquent inventory listings.
  • Coordinated the expedited transfer of critical A-10 aircraft parts within 30 minutes, enabling a two-week repair that returned a 102-day grounded aircraft to service and increased the mission-capable rate by 4%.
  • Team player of 10 steered Department of Homeland Security border support by offloading 597 trucks totaling 530 cargo tons to reinforce Customs Border Patrol countermeasures.

Education

Airman Leadership School -

Davis Monthan Air Force Base
Tucson, AZ
01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Supply Chain Management

American Public University System
Charleston, WV
02-2026

Hazardous Materials Certifier Course -

U.S. Army Transportation School
Fort Lee, VA
01.2018

Skills

  • Freight Coordination

  • Inbound Receiving

  • Cargo Distribution

  • Warehouse Management

  • Forklift Operation and Material Handling

  • Blocking, Bracing, and Staging for Transport

  • Special Commodities and Hazardous Materials Handling

  • Labeling and Small Parcel Shipping

  • Discrepancy Identification and Resolution

  • Strategic Planning/Execution

  • Communications

  • Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Photographer & Business Owner

Farrah Rogers Photography
08.2024 - Current

Inbound Cargo Operations Manager

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2022 - 11.2022

Commander Secretary

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
10.2021 - 01.2022

Outbound Freight Team Leader

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
11.2020 - 10.2021

Inbound Cargo Specialist Team Leader

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
06.2020 - 11.2020

Inbound Cargo Specialist

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
04.2018 - 06.2020

Airman Leadership School -

Davis Monthan Air Force Base

Bachelor of Arts - Supply Chain Management

American Public University System

Hazardous Materials Certifier Course -

U.S. Army Transportation School

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