PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Adeola Gbadebo

Knight Transportation
Broken Arrow,OK
9
years of professional experience

Driven and results-oriented professional with a passion for growth, creativity, and cross-cultural collaboration. Skilled in leading teams to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen customer loyalty. Leverages strong expertise in project management, logistics coordination and data analysis to optimize fleet operations and ensure seamless, 100% service delivery.

Work History

Regional Account Manager

6 Months
Knight Transportation | 02.2026 - Current

I currently manage four key customer accounts across the Mid - West and South Central regions, partnering with sales and operations to deliver exceptional account management and oversee 100+ freight shipments weekly. Leverage market trends and capacity planning to drive productivity, strengthen client relationships, and ensure outstanding customer satisfaction through proactive communication and service excellence.

  • Analyzed tracking reports and account performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities, implementing data-driven strategies that strengthened service quality and operational excellence.
  • Maintained and strengthened client relationships by delivering attentive service and resolving issues promptly through effective and regular communication.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts across various industries ensuring that each received personalized attention and support.
  • Analyzed market trends and collaborated with operations to align truck capacity with customer demand, driving account expansion and increasing freight opportunities.

Driver Manager

1 Year 11 Months
Knight Transportation | 03.2024 - 02.2026

I successfully managed a fleet of 30+ CDL drivers—including owner-operators, dedicated routes, OTR drivers, and trainees—while managing end-to-end logistics operations to ensure seamless coordination across fleet, shipping and receiving departments, and account teams. I drive continuous improvement in delivery performance, equipment utilization, and customer satisfaction, consistently achieving 100% service reliability. As part of a high-performing team recognized five times as the 'Best Growing Terminal', I take pride in advancing operational excellence, safety, and team development. In February 2025, I was honored as 'Best Central Driver Manager' for leading impactful driver recognition initiatives and improving service delivery.

  • Performed A.M. and P.M. check calls to monitor driver activity, optimize routes, and achieve 100% on-time pick-ups and deliveries.
  • Managed the SAMS Distribution Center/Knight dedicated fleet across Oklahoma, achieving 100% service delivery.
  • Coordinated proactive fleet maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and improving vehicle reliability.
  • Fostered a supportive team environment through regular feedback sessions, enhancing communication and strengthening team cohesion.

Transportation Specialist

4 Years 9 Months
Royal MedRide | 06.2019 - 03.2024

Aligned operational goals to achieve 100% customer service satisfaction, resulting in a 100% increase in team performance, productivity, and client retention. I also scaled the company’s fleet, expanding operational capacity and service coverage while supporting growth in customer business.

  • Engaged with operations team from RoyalMed and ModivCare to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
  • Analyzed transportation routes to identify inefficiencies, resulting in measurable improvements in fuel consumption and operational costs.
  • Implemented a driver scheduling system that optimized route efficiency, enhancing on-time delivery rates and improving overall customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated with operations team to implement new tracking software, increasing transparency and reducing response times for customer inquiries.
  • Evaluated driver performance metrics, identifying training needs that led to marked improvements in safety and service quality.
  • Streamlined vehicle maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and ensuring fleet readiness for timely service delivery.
  • Worked closely with operations team from RoyalMed and ModivCare (Oklahoma’s NEMT Network Provider)
  • Fostered a positive team culture by encouraging teamwork and open communication, which led to meaningful improvements in morale and service excellence.

Business Management Trainee

3 Months
Global Technology Partners | 10.2018 - 01.2019

As a trainee in the prepaid payment industry, I gained cross-functional experience through rotations in Project Management, Compliance, and ShipMoney Customer Service. I ensured timely task delivery, collaborated with software development teams, and proactively identified opportunities for business growth. My initiative led to the design and presentation of a new sub-product concept to senior management, demonstrating innovation, strategic thinking, and a commitment to organizational growth.

  • Designed and pitched a new sub-product to senior management, showcasing strategic foresight and driving potential revenue growth.
  • Coordinated with software developers to align project goals, significantly reducing discrepancies and improving overall project execution.
  • Provided ongoing assistance to project teams, ensuring resource availability and alignment for effective project delivery.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance project outcomes and foster a positive work environment.
  • Reviewed customer inquiries and unresolved issues to drive immediate action and timely resolution, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Gathered and implemented business requirements across department teams.
  • To contribute towards a customer centric business I reviewed inquiries and unresolved issues to ensure immediate action and timely resolution.

Support, Business Performance

11 Months
DHL Global Forwarding | 10.2017 - 09.2018

Collaborated with operations, sales and customer service teams to successfully improve customers' satisfaction by achieving a net promoter score of 10 within four months.

  • Fostered strong relationships with clients, enhancing communication and increasing satisfaction during business engagements.
  • Coordinated with customer service to address feedback, achieving substantial improvements in client retention rates.
  • Coordinated with customer service to address feedback, resulting in improved client retention rates.
  • Engaged sales department to increase customers' usage of the company’s interactive platform thereby improving access to real time information.
  • 100% coordination and tracking of organization's First Choice (Performance Dialogue, Customer Improvement Programs) activities towards eliminating inefficiencies in operations and increasing brand’s reliability amongst clients.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Project Management Technology

Federal University of Technology, Akure | Nigeria | 10-2015

Skills

Project Management
Operations Management
Client relationships
Fleet Operations
Logistics Coordination
Microsoft Suite: Excel
Word
PowerPoint
Outlook
Microsoft Outlook
Compliance
Risk Mitigation
AS 400
Team leadership
Cross cultural Communication
Data Analysis
Process Improvement
Change Management
Performance tracking
Capacity planning

Timeline

Regional Account Manager

Knight Transportation
02.2026 - CurrentRead More

Driver Manager

Knight Transportation
03.2024 - 02.2026Read More

Transportation Specialist

Royal MedRide
06.2019 - 03.2024Read More

Business Management Trainee

Global Technology Partners
10.2018 - 01.2019Read More

Support, Business Performance

DHL Global Forwarding
10.2017 - 09.2018Read More

Federal University of Technology, Akure

Bachelor of Technology from Project Management Technology
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Adeola Gbadebo