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Benjamin Kapelle

Madison,SD

Summary

Highly motivated individual with strong organizational skills eager to secure the Project Coordinator position. 10+ years of experience impacting positive organizational outcomes through relationship building, negotiating, and risk management. Confident in ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex, high-stake problems. Committed to continuous improvement and contributing to team success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Freight Broker

Roadhunter Logistics
05.2023 - Current
  • Monitored market and negotiate rates based on trends.
  • Tracked shipments and trucks out on deliveries.
  • Planned routes for various shipments according to special events, customer needs and weather.
  • Coordinated insurance coverage for goods and packages.
  • Verified and noted count and condition of cargo received.

Freight Broker

B&G Transportation
01.2019 - 05.2023
  • Led the brokerage division by growing the business by 70%.
  • Managed accounts receivable.
  • Monitored market and negotiated rates based on trends.
  • Planned routes for various shipments according to special events, customer needs and weather.
  • Verified and noted count and condition of cargo received.

Beverage Sales Representative

Beal Distributing
04.2011 - 12.2018
  • Produced remarkable sales and enhanced numbers by managing complete lifecycle from networking through ongoing account servicing.
  • Enhanced product exposure to customers by negotiating display position and adhering to merchandising standards.
  • Maintained sales tracking reports to support company database with essential account and sales information.
  • Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints, and promote new offerings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sport Marketing And Administration

Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD
05.2010

Skills

  • Organization
  • Detail-oriented
  • Communication
  • Price Quoting
  • Budgeting
  • Agile
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution

Timeline

Freight Broker

Roadhunter Logistics
05.2023 - Current

Freight Broker

B&G Transportation
01.2019 - 05.2023

Beverage Sales Representative

Beal Distributing
04.2011 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Sport Marketing And Administration

Northern State University
Benjamin Kapelle