Adam Cowgill
Denton,MD
Summary
Dynamic Manager specializing in project management, cost analysis, Animal Welfare and team leadership. Proven ability to streamline logistics operations and implement cost-saving measures, enhancing overall efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Transportation Manager, Live Ops.
Perdue Transportation Inc.
Salisbury, MD
03.2025 - Current
- Tasked with bringing the live operations network under the company transportation umbrella for a complete streamlined network.
- Managed multiple transportation projects, ensuring successful completion of project goals and objectives.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal laws governing the transportation industry.
- Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team.
- Worked closely with growout to forecast future demand trends in order to plan accordingly.
- Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices.
- Negotiated contracts with carriers for cost-effective shipping solutions.
- Coordinated daily transportation activities, aligning with company objectives and compliance regulations.
- Monitored and analyzed transportation costs, identifying trends and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to streamline logistics processes and improve supply chain efficiency.
Live Haul Manager
Perdue Foods, LLC.
Milford, DE
09.2016 - 03.2025
- Oversaw daily operations, of complex live haul operations.
- Many multiple organic bird programs for timely delivery for processing, with a long haul multi state operation.
- Implemented process improvements to optimize production workflows within the harvest schedule.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Enforced Animal Welfare standards and resolved farmer problems to uphold quality service.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Ensured compliance with all company and customer animal welfare regulations, industry standards.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
Logistics Coordinator
Perdue Transportation , Inc.
Salisbury, Maryland
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Coordinated transportation schedules for multiple complex's.
- Managed trailer inventory levels to ensure timely availability.
- Collaborated with warehouse teams to optimize loading processes.
- Coordinated daily transportation activities including scheduling, routing, tracking and documentation.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors, carriers and customers to ensure efficient shipping of goods.
- Organized and monitored the shipment of products in accordance with customer requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Caroline High School
Ridgely, MD06-1998
Skills
- Animal Welfare
- Project management
- Cost analysis
- Vendor relationship management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Production planning
- Logistics management
Certification
CDL Drivers License
Timeline
Sr. Transportation Manager, Live Ops.
Perdue Transportation Inc.
03.2025 - Current
Live Haul Manager
Perdue Foods, LLC.
09.2016 - 03.2025
Logistics Coordinator
Perdue Transportation , Inc.
09.2015 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
North Caroline High School