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Colin O'Donnell

Kankakee,IL

Summary

Dynamic logistics professional with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills, experienced at Vision Logistics Inc. in directing drivers and ensuring timely deliveries. Proven problem-solver with Hazmat DOT training, adept at optimizing workflows and enhancing operational efficiency. Committed to achieving results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Load Capacity Planner

Vision Logistics Inc.
Manteno, IL
09.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for directing around 150 drivers a day between deliveries, pick-ups and terminating containers at all major rail yards in the Chicago land area. BSNF LPC, Norfolk Southern, CSX, Canadian Pacific and Union Pacific.
  • Currently responsible for managing several dozen shipping lanes across the Mid west area including WI, IL, MI, IN, KY and OH.
  • Coordinate with shippers and brokers for on-time delivery and pick ups to maximize routing efficiencies and minimize extra delivery costs while staying within the SOP's of both the customer and brokers.
  • Work directly with several Freight Brokerages C.H. Robinson, Yusen, One Lines, UberFreight, Alliance and Expeditors.
  • Helped grow the volume of business with Expeditors to where they now accounts for a third of the total company revenue.
  • Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.

Logistics Associate

Ecolab
Joliet, IL
06.2009 - 09.2022

2015 - Sep 2022 Location US10(Warehouse)

  • Primary responsibilities: receiver of pack supplies and raw materials
  • Secondary responsibilities: Picking loads, supporting manufacturing
  • Responsible for training new warehouse associates on all related SOP's.
  • Shift Lead 2016 - 2018, responsible for operating shift and delegating work flow.
  • Salvage department 2016 - 2018, Processed (disposed or reworked) any and all product generated in house and customer returns.

2010 - 2015 Location US11(DC)

  • Picked loads for customers and other warehouses within the network.
  • Union steward for almost all of these years.

2009-2010 Location US10(Manufacturing)

  • Bulk Filler: Worked manufacturing lines filling product.

Food Service

Various Restaurants
01.1999 - 06.2009
  • Worked at several restaurants where I developed vital customer service skills.
  • Always became a trainer at every restaurant that I was employed with.
  • Last restaurant I work for Blue Point Ocean Grill in Hollywood, FL(has since closed). I was one of the top revenue earners generating just over 250K in revenue in the last year working with them.

Education

High School Diploma -

Herscher High School
Herscher, IL
06.2001

Some College (No Degree) - Computer And Information Sciences

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Computer proficiency

Time management

Strong work ethic

Hazmat DOT trained

Timeline

Load Capacity Planner

Vision Logistics Inc.
09.2022 - Current

Logistics Associate

Ecolab
06.2009 - 09.2022

Food Service

Various Restaurants
01.1999 - 06.2009

High School Diploma -

Herscher High School

Some College (No Degree) - Computer And Information Sciences

Northern Illinois University
Colin O'Donnell