Jerry Lovvorn
Memphis
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Dangerous Goods Representative with extensive experience at Federal Express. Expert in regulatory compliance and hazardous materials management, ensuring safe and efficient shipment processes. Proven problem solver with excellent communication skills, dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining high safety standards in all operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
SR DANGEROUS GOODS REP
Federal Express
Memphis
02.2025 - Current
- Provided specialized service to domestic and international customers (internal/external) with assistance on regulated documentation, labeling and packaging interpretations regarding the movement of dangerous goods shipments.
Dangerous Goods Spill Office
Federal Express
Memphis
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Cleans up both hazardous and non-hazardous spills (e.g., chemicals, oils, or biological materials) in aircraft or facilities.
- They must ensure all personnel and equipment are free from contamination.
- Complete mandatory initial and recurrent training for DG handling and, if required, spill response.
- Using specialized spill kits—which may include absorbent pads, socks, and neutralizing agents—to stop the spread of a spill and protect the surrounding environment.
- Identifying the spilled material, often by consulting Safety Data Sheets (SDS), to determine the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning method required.
- Ability to work while wearing respirators, hazmat suits, and other heavy protective gear in high-stress or noisy environments.
- Enter shipments in WBDG and or inspect packages with SmartDG.
- Ensures a safe, secure, and legal work environment.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed provide the Purple Promise and solid Customer Service to our loyal customers.
Dangerous Goods Agent
Federal Express
Memphis
01.2015 - 01.2021
- As a dangerous goods agent, I worked in the outbound section of the hub operations.
- I was responsible for keeping track and recording all freight for my region that came to me daily.
- Each piece had to be inspected for proper packaging according to the dangerous goods guidelines, as well as scanned in the proper containers, blocked and braced, and properly marked so that all parties involved in the loading and unloading of the container could clearly identify its contents.
- I was responsible for properly inserting and securing the oxygen hoses for flight and going over the load plan of the dangerous goods with the pilot.
- We moved a good portion of our dangerous goods on trucks.
Education
Associate - computer management
State Technical Institute
01.1994
Skills
- Microsoft
- Documentation compliance
- Packaging regulations
- Safety data sheets interpretation
- Regulatory compliance oversight
- Problem solving
- Hazardous materials management
- Dangerous goods handling
- EOps
- GSDR
- LSSI
- Smart DG
- DG Nav
- FedEx Systems
- Excellent communication
- Attention to detail
Timeline
SR DANGEROUS GOODS REP
Federal Express
02.2025 - Current
Dangerous Goods Spill Office
Federal Express
01.2021 - 01.2025
Dangerous Goods Agent
Federal Express
01.2015 - 01.2021
Associate - computer management
State Technical Institute