Kamren Baker

An 88M Motor Transport Operator in the U.S. The Army Reserve is responsible for operating military vehicles to transport personnel, equipment, and supplies. This role is essential for logistics and support missions. Primary Duties: Operate military wheeled vehicles (such as HEMTTs, LMTVs, PLS trucks, and more) in various terrain and weather conditions.
Transport cargo and personnel safely during training exercises, deployments, and real-world missions.
Perform preventative maintenance checks and services before, during, and after operations to ensure mission readiness.
Secure and load cargo, including tying down equipment, and verifying weight limits.
Navigate convoy routes, follow movement orders, and maintain communication with convoy commanders.
Perform minor vehicle repairs, and assist in field-level maintenance tasks.
Support unit logistics, including supply distribution, and recovery operations.

Skills Gained: Commercial-vehicle level driving skills, defensive and tactical driving, logistics and supply chain operations, vehicle maintenance fundamentals, and communication and team coordination. Civilian Career Outlook: Experience as an 88M translates well into commercial truck driving (CDL preparation), delivery and freight transportation, logistics and supply management, fleet operations and dispatching, and public transportation.

I have completed a deployment overseas in Poland, but I also did many missions in Germany and Lithuania while I was over there. This lasted from January 2024 to November 2024.

My achievements overseas.

• Safely operated tactical vehicles across multinational convoy routes in Poland and Germany, transporting over X personnel and Y tons of equipment, with zero accidents or incidents.
• Completed over thousands of mission miles in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve, ensuring uninterrupted movement of critical supplies to forward-deployed units.
• Led vehicle crews during cross-border convoy operations, maintaining 100% on-time delivery rates, despite challenging terrain and weather conditions.
• Received 3 coins for outstanding service.

• Played a key role in sustainment operations by delivering ammunition, fuel, and repair parts to dispersed units across multiple training areas in Poland.
• Allied with logistics elements in Poland to streamline loading operations at Grafenwoehr and other training sites that I can't mention.

• Conducted detailed PMCS on HEMTT, LMTV, and PLS vehicles, contributing to a vehicle readiness rate above 98% for the duration of the deployment.
• Assisted maintenance teams in field recovery and troubleshooting, enabling the rapid return of mission-critical vehicles to operational status.

• Supported joint training with NATO partners by transporting personnel and equipment to multinational ranges and exercises in Germany and Poland.
• Demonstrated professionalism and adaptability when working with Polish and German transportation units, enhancing U.S.-NATO relations.

• Served as convoy commander and assistant convoy commander for three missions, ensuring strict adherence to safety standards, and achieving zero loss, damage, or injuries.
• Trained junior soldiers on European road laws, convoy tactics, and vehicle operations, increasing section proficiency. Also, I received a hazmat certification in Germany.

• Performed additional duties at staging bases, including perimeter security, entry control, and equipment accountability, enhancing unit safety and discipline.

A Seat Builder (Seat Assembler) at Lear Corporation is responsible for assembling automotive seat components on a production line, ensuring quality, accuracy, and safety, while meeting production targets for major automotive clients.

• Assemble seat frames, cushions, trim covers, and mechanical/electrical components according to standardized work instructions.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic equipment to fasten, secure, and install parts.
• Work at a consistent production pace, meeting takt time, and daily quotas.

• Inspect completed seat assemblies for defects, alignment issues, and proper fit.
• Verify components meet customer and Lear quality standards before passing them to the next station.
• Report defects, part shortages, or quality concerns to team leaders.

• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE requirements, and ergonomic lifting techniques.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation, aligned with manufacturing standards.

• Read and interpret build sheets, diagrams, or digital work instructions.
• Properly handle and install electrical connectors, airbag components, and mechanical adjustment features, as required.
• Operate manufacturing equipment, such as torque guns, clip guns, and testing stations.

• Work collaboratively with line operators, forklift drivers, and quality inspectors.
• Communicate process issues, or equipment problems, to supervisors.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, and reduce waste.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort using tools.
• Ability to stand, lift, bend, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• High attention to detail, and reliable work habits.
• Previous manufacturing or assembly experience is preferred, but not always required.

• Fast-paced automotive production line.
• Rotating shifts or mandatory overtime, depending on demand.
• Repetitive assembly tasks requiring physical stamina.

Sort and group packages according to their intended destinations, and load them into appropriate delivery vehicles. Handle products with the utmost care, and keep them secure at all times.

• Operated package handling equipment to ensure efficient loading and unloading processes.
• Sorted and organized packages by destination to streamline workflow and improve delivery times.
• Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment during high-volume operations.
• Assisted in inventory management by tracking incoming and outgoing shipments accurately.
• Discussed potential hazards and other issues with teammates and supervisors, so we can resolve them together.
• Loaded packages onto the conveyor belt that weighed 70 pounds and up.
• Cleared jams and unblocked boxes to keep products flowing.

An inbound stower is responsible for scanning products and stowing them on the appropriate shelf. Duties of a stower include inspecting the item for any defects and transferring damaged goods to the supervisor, ensuring that the products are adequately labeled.

• Learned safety protocols and best practices for warehouse operations.
• Collaborated with team members to streamline stowing processes.
• Completed hundreds of customers' orders each day in the warehouse.
• Lifted warehouse materials up to 80 lbs.
• Prepped product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, and carefully organizing boxes ensured balanced weight.
• Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify the contents of containers.
• Scrutinized work areas for cleanliness and obstacles, and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas free of clutter for ease of movement.