Bobby Willard
Campbell,MO
Summary
Dynamic Transportation Specialist with a proven track record excelling in route optimization and logistics coordination. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and fostering teamwork, while ensuring compliance with regulations. Skilled in critical thinking and customer service, consistently delivering reliable and timely transportation solutions.
In unprofessional human terms. My recent job I've driven and been trusted with transporting $100k+ vehicles, cash deposits, checks, parts, security sensitive paperwork, and even customers. I've often led new-hires and assisted in training and managing them.
In the past I was a trusted with training and managing new-hires and keeping up with them completing tasks as well as my own responsibilities. I'm happy to work in a team and to try to motivate and boost morale to make sure we're successful in our tasks.
The way I see it is we all have to succeed for a company to succeed. Everyone has always been on equal ground in my eyes and it's been important to work together to effectively get things done.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Specialist
Bayird Ford
Malden, MO
04.2023 - 09.2025
- Managed the logistics of vehicles, parts or money I was entrusted to transport between dealerships or customers
- Safeguarded company reputation by maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
- Enhanced transportation efficiency by optimizing route planning and scheduling.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, collaboration, and open communication among staff members.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication to ensure smooth operations during peak periods.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to discuss performance and address any issues.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining route planning for daily deliveries.
- Read maps to plan routes and reported delays or accidents.
- Watched weather and safety conditions to adapt routes and maintain standards.
Maintenance Crew Member
Walmart
Malden, MO
02.2012 - 04.2023
- Followed routine maintenance checklist.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Increased team productivity through effective communication and collaboration on maintenance tasks.
- Improved equipment efficiency by conducting regular preventive maintenance and repairs.
- Collaborated with other departments to address cross-functional maintenance needs effectively.
- Solved complex mechanical problems using critical thinking skills and extensive knowledge of tools, materials, and techniques.
- Fostered a positive work environment by providing training and guidance for junior crew members as needed.
- Maintained optimal equipment performance with regular inspections, adjustments, and replacements as needed.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Properly handled, transported, and disposed of recycled materials.
Skills
- Managing schedules
- Load planning
- Assisting customers
- Route optimization
- Route planning
- Transportation planning
- Coordinating schedules
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking and prioritizing
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Logistics coordination
- Employee training
- GPS use
- Delivery routing
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Long distance driving
- Decision-making
- Clean driving record
Timeline
Transportation Specialist
Bayird Ford
04.2023 - 09.2025
Maintenance Crew Member
Walmart
02.2012 - 04.2023