ANDREW FLORES
Whittier,CA
Summary
Seasoned in elevating operational efficiencies and spearheading business growth, my tenure at Dependable Highway Express showcased a blend of strategic fleet management and robust vendor collaboration. Mastering transportation regulations and fostering team performance, I significantly enhanced service standards, underpinning a confident approach to achieving and surpassing business objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Fleet Manager
Universal Logistics Holdings Inc.
Compton, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Organized and managed fleet of over 200+ vehicles in multiple locations.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for vehicle parts, repairs, and other services. M&R.
- Managed budgets related to fuel costs, vehicle acquisition, leasing, repairs, maintenance, insurance premiums. Disposal of tractors no longer in use.
- Monitored safety records of drivers; conducted driver training programs when needed. Safety meetings once a month with drivers to ensure safety protocol.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding vehicle registration, licensing fees and taxes. DOT and FMSCA as example.
Business Development Manager
Whisk Logistics
Torrance, CA
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and market share.
- Identified potential clients, built relationships, and negotiated contracts.
- Created presentations to attract new business opportunities.
- Maintained a database of existing customers and prospective leads.
Operations Manager
Dependable Highway Express
Carson, CA
05.2020 - 04.2022
- Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
- Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
- Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
- Developed key performance indicators to measure effectiveness of operational processes.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
- Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
Operations Dispatch Lead
Dependable Highway Express
Carson, CA
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Monitored and tracked daily activities of the dispatch team to ensure customer service standards were met.
- Organized and maintained accurate records, including tracking data for all incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Resolved any operational issues that arose during the course of daily business operations.
- Conducted regular performance reviews of dispatchers in order to identify areas needing improvement or additional training needs.
- Trained new hires on proper methods for handling freight shipments and resolving customer disputes or concerns.
- Maintained open communication channels between management, staff, customers, vendors, carriers., in order to facilitate a smooth flow of information throughout the organization.
Dispatch Supervisor
Dependable Highway Express
Carson, CA
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Ensured that daily dispatch operations ran smoothly and efficiently.
- Scheduled, assigned, and monitored the work of dispatchers.
- Tracked and reported on dispatcher performance metrics.
- Streamlined daily operational processes through the use of technology solutions such as computerized routing software programs .
- Provided feedback on individual performance reviews for each dispatcher under their supervision .
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
CSUF
Fullerton, CA06-2016
Associate of Arts - Business
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA06-2012
High School Diploma -
La Serna High School
Whittier, CA06-2010
Skills
- Transportation Management
- Asset Management
- Vendor Collaboration
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Regulatory Compliance
- GPS Navigation
- Vehicle inspections
- Fleet monitoring
- Safety Monitoring
- Fleet Management
- Transportation Regulations
Accomplishments
- Awarded Senior Fleet Manager position
Timeline
Sr. Fleet Manager
Universal Logistics Holdings Inc.
04.2024 - Current
Business Development Manager
Whisk Logistics
04.2022 - 05.2023
Operations Manager
Dependable Highway Express
05.2020 - 04.2022
Operations Dispatch Lead
Dependable Highway Express
04.2019 - 05.2020
Dispatch Supervisor
Dependable Highway Express
05.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
CSUF
Associate of Arts - Business
Fullerton College
High School Diploma -
La Serna High School
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