Andrew Nelson
Chippewa Falls,WI
Summary
My name is Andrew Nelson and I enjoy challenges at work. I take pride in solving problems and making decisions that improve the situation for employees and for the company while following my high standards for success with the help of my great communication skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Coordinator
Arrow Building Center
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
07.2021 - Current
- Coordinated shipping schedules to ensure timely deliveries of building materials.
- Assisted team in optimizing transportation routes for cost efficiency.
- Collaborated with sales staff to fulfill urgent customer requests promptly.
- Coordinated daily transportation activities including scheduling, routing, tracking and documentation.
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries about order status or changes in schedules.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors, carriers and customers to ensure efficient shipping of goods.
- Collaborated with internal teams to coordinate shipments between multiple locations.
- Organized and monitored the shipment of products in accordance with customer requirements.
Yard Lead
Arrow Building Center
Chippewa Falls
07.2014 - 07.2021
- Supervised daily yard operations and ensured safety compliance.
- Coordinated inventory management and organized materials for efficient access.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted customers in selecting and loading materials for projects.
- Oversaw shipping and receiving processes.
- Implemented best practices for yard organization and workflow efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Provided training for new employees on safe operating practices in the yard.
- Managed daily yard operations, including unloading and loading of trucks, inventory control, and safety procedures.
- Developed plans for efficient use of space within the yard area to optimize storage capacity.
- Mastered operation of yard equipment, forklifts and pallet jacks and demonstrated how to properly operate and safely maintain equipment.
- Supervised staff in the yard area to ensure proper execution of duties.
- Implemented safety measures such as PPE
- Ensured all orders were accurately filled and loaded onto trucks for delivery.
- Scheduled routine maintenance of equipment used in the yard area according to manufacturer specifications.
- Performed regular inspections of the yard area to identify hazards or areas needing improvement.
- Monitored yard equipment usage and maintenance schedules to maximize efficiency.
- Responded to customer inquiries regarding shipment status or delivery times.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Yard Lead
Lyman Lumber Company
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
06.2010 - 07.2014
Class B Delivery Driver
Arrow Building Center
Chippewa Falls, WI
06.2001 - 06.2010
Education
Chippewa Falls Senior Highschool
Chippewa Falls, WISkills
- Shipping coordination
- Transportation scheduling
- Customer relationship management
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Certification
Crane certification
Forklift license
Class b cdl
Yard lead at two different locations for uslbm
Over 15 years as a delivery driver
Almost three years as a logistics coordinator
Affiliations
- Youth baseball coach
- Youth flag football coach
- Youth basketball coach
- Love for the outdoors while hunting and fishing
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator
Arrow Building Center
07.2021 - Current
Yard Lead
Arrow Building Center
07.2014 - 07.2021
Yard Lead
Lyman Lumber Company
06.2010 - 07.2014
Class B Delivery Driver
Arrow Building Center
06.2001 - 06.2010
Chippewa Falls Senior Highschool