Robert VanHeel
Otsego,MN
Summary
Dynamic Transportation Coordinator with Sysco Minnesota, skilled in route planning and logistics functions. Proven track record in enhancing delivery efficiency and resolving issues, while fostering team motivation. Adept at utilizing transportation management software and implementing safety protocols, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Strong analytical and communication skills drive successful project outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Coordinator
Sysco Minnesota
12.1998 - 07.2025
- Coordinated transportation schedules to ensure timely deliveries.
- Assisted in managing logistics documentation and tracking shipments.
- Managed labor assignments and equipment allocations and met transportation, operations and production goals.
- Motivated workers to exceptional performance through implementation of new strategies.
- Recommended measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and team operation and productivity.
- Coordinated responses to emergencies by dispatching vehicles and bringing in additional personnel.
- Balanced schedule and customer demands against team capabilities and available resources to meet performance objectives.
- Coordinated schedules and communicated changes to customers.
- Enhanced communication between drivers, dispatchers, and customers by implementing a centralized information system.
- Provided ongoing training for transportation staff to enhance skills, knowledge, and overall performance within the department.
- Coordinated complex transportation projects, effectively allocating resources and staff to ensure successful outcomes.
- Coordinated dispatching of 120 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Ensured timely delivery of goods by closely monitoring shipments and proactively addressing potential delays.
- Resolved customer issues related to shipments efficiently while maintaining high levels of satisfaction throughout the resolution process.
- Tracked shipments from dispatch through delivery to verify timely arrival.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Utilized transportation management software for tracking and reporting.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain compliance standards.
Military Intelligence Analyst
US Army National Guard
07.1999 - 01.2019
- Coordinated multi-agency intelligence efforts to enhance operational effectiveness and information sharing.
- Analyzed intelligence data to identify patterns and trends impacting national security.
- Developed comprehensive reports to inform senior leadership on emerging threats and strategic recommendations.
- Conducted briefings for military personnel on intelligence assessments and operational readiness strategies.
- Mentored junior analysts in intelligence methodologies and best practices for enhanced team performance.
- Led initiatives to streamline intelligence workflows, resulting in improved efficiency and accuracy of reports.
- Identified potential threats by conducting in-depth analysis of current events and global political developments.
- Developed comprehensive reports for commanding officers, supporting strategic decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to provide timely and accurate intelligence assessments.
- Optimized information sharing procedures, ensuring efficient communication between military units and government agencies.
Education
GED -
Coon Rapids Senior High
Coon RapidsGraduate Certificate - Advanced Military Leadership
US Army
Fort Stewart, GA08-2016
Skills
- Route planning and Logistics functions
- Transportation scheduling
- Route planning and scheduling
- Delivery issues resolution
- Warehouse operations
- Report generation
- Routing plans
- Incident reporting
- Transportation solution development
- Driver tracking
Timeline
Military Intelligence Analyst
US Army National Guard
07.1999 - 01.2019
Transportation Coordinator
Sysco Minnesota
12.1998 - 07.2025
GED -
Coon Rapids Senior High
Graduate Certificate - Advanced Military Leadership
US Army
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