David Bethea
Colorado Springs
Summary
Detail-oriented U.S. Marine Corps veteran specializing in hazardous waste shipping and logistics management. Expertise in compliance documentation, personnel training, and safety inspections. Strong background in distribution and supply management, addressing operational issues effectively. Skilled in database and word processing software for efficient records maintenance and shipping coordination.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Lead Hazardous Waste Shipper
Bechtel
Pueblo
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised personnel in completing waste shipping activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and project timelines.
- Schedule waste shipments, and resolve associated issues, to support Pueblo Chemical Agent Pilot Plant (PCAPP) project requirements.
- Support the PCAPP compliance and safety culture by working compliantly, safely, in accordance with procedures, and by demonstrating/enforcing compliance.
- Developed, revised, and maintained plans and procedures, including Hazardous Waste Management and Environmental Reporting Plan, Waste Shipment Documentation Procedure, and Subcontractor Program Evaluation to enhance operational efficiency.
- Perform inspections of waste transportation equipment, management areas, and activities.
- Perform assessments of treatment, storage, disposal facilities (TSDFs).
- Participate in the planning, training, and development of Waste Shippers, including performance reviews, career development discussions, work processes, coordination of work schedules and hours.
- Perform subcontract technical representative (STR) functions for waste disposal, recycling, and transportation contractors. Develop STR capabilities among waste shippers and ensure STR duties are performed correctly.
- Oversaw the uniform hazardous waste manifest database, facilitating accurate tracking and reporting.
- Compiled reports for Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, facilitating compliance and communication with stakeholders.
Senior Hazardous Waste Shipper
Bechtel
Pueblo
11.2017 - 08.2025
- Directly responsible for the planning and processing of Energetic/Ammunition waste shipments.
- Led hazardous waste shipping operations in supervisor’s absence, ensuring continuity and adherence to safety protocols.
- Train personnel in the proper procedures for shipping as mandated by the site and the US Army.
- Managed reconciliation of delivered containers across multiple schedules to maintain accurate inventory and compliance.
- Conducted verification and segregation of inbound deliveries and stored waste based on HMMS profiled compatibility codes and hazard classification.
- Oversaw proper storage of containers in the yard and performed weekly RCRA inspections.
- Updated markings, labels, and container information for stored inbound containers and verified accumulation start dates on each container.
- Ensured compliance of waste laydown yard with RCRA and site regulations, supporting environmental safety initiatives.
- Subcontractor technical representative for four subcontracts directly affecting the productivity of the site.
Shipping Data Analyst
Keen Transport
Sanford
08.2013 - 10.2017
- Directly responsible for the coordination, tracking, and shipping of all equipment departing the facility.
- Accounted for over 25,000 pieces of machinery, per year, moving from the Sanford facility.
- Collaborated with Caterpillar Inc. to oversee product inspection and ensure timely shipping and delivery.
- Worked with management to administer safety procedures for loading and offloading of all equipment for the facility.
- Acted as the focal point for facility coordination among maintenance, yard/loading, and office to optimize operational capacity.
- Acted as information technology representative for facility, installing programs and equipment to enhance communication and operational efficiency.
Distribution Process Advocate
Cherokee/Jacobs
Kandahar
08.2011 - 02.2013
- Identified and documented issues impacting Marine Corps cargo movement, developing process improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Processed all frustrated cargo to ensure compliance with both aerial port and DOD requirements.
- Executed tasks to streamline Marine cargo movement operations.
- Provided services, project related and specific expertise in support of cargo movement at strategic transportation nodes.
- Provided assistance to aerial port customer service representatives regarding Marine Corps transiting shipments.
- Created reports, analyses, and briefings to optimize flow and processing of Marine Corps cargo.
- Provided training to other team members involving procedures in tracking and shipping of Marine Corps cargo.
- Received requests for assistance through various media, provided response of action taken to support requirements.
Aircraft Load Planner
DynCorp
Kandahar
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Assisted in the planning, preparation, and load planning of all missions departing Kandahar Airfield (KAF).
- Managed and reported status of mission essential and backlog cargo departing KAF to AMD and higher headquarters, ensuring timely updates for operational decision-making.
- Coordinated with AMD to schedule flights for cargo, prioritizing shipping needs and optimizing resource allocation.
- Ensured all training and control measures are implemented to ensure safety and timeliness are factored into each load plan.
- Organized and managed the location status of all rolling stock, ammunition, palletized cargo and loose cargo to include MICAP, (mission essential parts) registered and ordinary mail.
- Maintained records of all shipments leaving KAF, ensuring accurate processing and reporting to commanding staff.
- Worked as an airfield controller, positioning cargo upload and offload personnel to safely and effectively load and unload aircraft to fulfill daily missions supporting OEF.
- Managed the approval process for ammunition allocations at each forward operating base (FOB).
- Used GDSS2 and GATES to process and track incoming flights and cargo entering and departing this airfield.
Materials Support Administrator
US Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Performed activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including materials planning, total quality management, procurement, supplier quality assurance, and customer service.
- Contributed to team-based material organization by coordinating material flow and logistics.
- Prepared mission analysis to efficiently ship material to and from deployment areas.
- Supported Embarkation Chief in preparing unit personnel and cargo for domestic and international movement.
- Managed publications, files, and historical documentation to ensure accurate transportation of supplies to and from deployment areas.
- Assisted in the education of section mobility representatives so they are trained in redeployment planning and execution.
Deployment Specialist, GS-09
US Army
05.2005 - 05.2009
- Supervised the daily movement operations within the 82D Airborne Division Aviation Brigade as a Deployment Specialist.
- Coordinated mobilization of military equipment and personnel for 82nd Airborne Division, ensuring operational readiness.
- Contributed to planning and executing personnel and cargo movements for deliberate and crisis deployments, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Analyzed transportation options for the brigade staff to improve timely movements and cost efficiency for government logistics.
- Liaised with seaports and airports across southwest Asia and the United States, facilitating efficient logistics and transportation operations.
Logistics Specialist, E-5
US Marine Corps
09.1996 - 10.2004
- Managed and supervised three- and four-man teams whose direct purpose focused on preparation of equipment and personnel for deployment.
- Managed successful rapid deployments to Great Inagua, Bahamas and Djibouti, Africa.
- Maintained, updated, and processed documentation in (MDSS II) MAGTF Deployment Support System II for millions of dollars in military equipment.
- Supervised training of unit logistics clerks, enhancing logistics and transportation management within the unit.
- Coordinated and conducted inspections to ensure proper logistical procedures were being implemented.
- Reorganized databases and documentation to improve tracking efficiency of material.
- Supervised all field and ground tasks to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Deployed throughout the United States, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean, ensuring all unit equipment and personnel were tracked and delivered to their forward deployed destination without error.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO05-2022
Skills
- Waste management
- Hazardous handling
- Environmental regulations
- Shipping documentation
- Logistics management
- Warehouse management
- Load planning
- Logistics strategy
- Supply chain
- Quality inspections
- Data analytics
- Process optimization
- Time management
- Global shipping
- Training design
Certification
DoD Preparation of Hazardous Materials for Transportation
Timeline
Lead Hazardous Waste Shipper
Bechtel
08.2025 - Current
Senior Hazardous Waste Shipper
Bechtel
11.2017 - 08.2025
Shipping Data Analyst
Keen Transport
08.2013 - 10.2017
Distribution Process Advocate
Cherokee/Jacobs
08.2011 - 02.2013
Aircraft Load Planner
DynCorp
08.2010 - 08.2011
Materials Support Administrator
US Marine Corps
05.2010 - 08.2010
Deployment Specialist, GS-09
US Army
05.2005 - 05.2009
Logistics Specialist, E-5
US Marine Corps
09.1996 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University