Brent West
Fremont,NE
Summary
Dedicated Logistics Management professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trailer Leasing Manager/Compliance Officer/Carrier Account Manager
RFG Logistics, INC.
Omaha, NE
08.2018 - Current
- Managed practical action plans to respond to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
- Liaised with risk management, internal audit and employee services departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution.
- Collected, completed and processed lease applications.
- Kept records accurate, detailed and fully compliant with reporting requirements to meet state, local and federal housing requirements.
- Established key relationships with over 32 leasers and renters.
Bulk Load Broker Manager for Midwest
Northwest Transportation Services, Inc.
Vancouver, WA
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Planned routes for various shipments according to special events, customer needs and weather.
- Coordinated insurance coverage for goods and packages.
- Tracked shipments and trucks out on deliveries.
- Monitored market and negotiated rates based on trends.
- Contacted existing customers to update accounts and confirm deals.
- Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
- Entered shipping information into computer system and estimated freight and postal rates.
- Updated clients on cargo by closely monitoring receipt and tracking processes with 93% on time rate.
- Determined method of shipment and prepared bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
- Directed delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated areas and helped unload and load goods.
- Advised clients on transportation and payment methods.
General Manager of Bulk Load Brokerage
CT Freight Services, Inc.
Omaha, NE
04.2015 - 05.2018
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Drove year-over-year business growth to 80% while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
Senior Logistics Coordinator
J.D. Heiskell
Elk Horn, NE
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Tracked over 50 orders per day and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Processed and entered customer orders into database and provided proactive customer service for accounts.
- Managed system support functions to set priorities and service levels expectations.
- Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials returns to correct vendors.
- Verified 100% accurate account invoicing through collaboration with accounting department.
Logistics Coordinator
Rhea Cattle Company & Dehy Alfalfa Meal
Arlington, NE
08.2012 - 11.2014
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.
- Liaised between warehouse personnel and customer to facilitate account and operational needs.
- Managed system support functions to set priorities and service levels expectations.
Warehouseman
Jacobson Companies
Sioux City, IA
10.2010 - 08.2012
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Loaded, unloaded and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations 80 times per day
Project Manager
Paul Davis Restoration
Sioux City, IA
06.2010 - 09.2010
- Responsible for assigning daily tasks to employees for projects in process
- Asses and evaluate water damage cleanup to determine approximate cost and time needed to mitigate water loss
- Instruct employees how to handle water losses and determine length of time needed for each project
- Established and coordinated with homeowners, insurance adjusters, and trades people to maintain schedule and budget for each project
- Write 100's estimates for insurance companies for scope of work of needed repairs
- Coordinate emergency crews as needed to handle water losses, board ups.
- Manage jobs from beginning to end.
Asset Manager
Hirschbach Motor Lines Inc.
South Sioux City, NE
01.2008 - 08.2009
- Responsible for managing all assets under Hirschbach to include tractors, trailers, tracking/communications devices, and heating/cooling temperature management systems
- Responsible for making and updating reports regarding trailer placement, trailer location and customer requests for trailer placement
- Maintained accountability of approximately $34 million worth of equipment for Hirschbach
- Reported all findings, requests and needs to president of company and higher management.
Logistics Coordinator
Kellogg Brown & Root Inc
Houston, TX
03.2007 - 10.2007
- Responsible for development of logistical plans, policies, and procedures necessary to provide supply, transportation, maintenance, and service support
- Recommend and coordinate support structure necessary to performed logistical functions of project.
- Coordinate interface between different logistics functions (such as transportation, maintenance, and warehousing) to ensure efficient, timely, and cost effective customer support
- Maintain warehouse inventory at 100% and procure necessary supplies as needed by entire base camp, Iraq.
- Managed system support functions to set priorities and service levels expectations
Staff Sergeant
US Army
Sioux City, IA
09.1988 - 04.2006
- Responsible for supervising and performing tasks involving general upkeep and maintenance of supplies and equipment
- Other duties included: receiving, inspecting, inventorying, loading, unloading, storing, delivering, issuing and turning in supplies and equipment
- Prepared and maintained organizational unit documents
- Maintained automated supply system for accounting of assets without loss
- Performed inventory and financial management procedures encompassing ordering, receiving, issuing and storing of supplies
- Supervisor of inventory management, storage, and preservation of stock
- Performed quality control, property management, and repair parts management
- Supervised, maintained, and completed food service paperwork; reported to higher headquarters
- Supervised and maintained unit budget for facility, supplies, food service procurement, and equipment
- Balance MTOE, verifying equipment through quarterly inventory lay outs
- Secret Clearance for government position maintained
- Served as Headquarters Platoon Sergeant in non-divisional direct support fuel company; responsible for accountability, welfare, physical fitness, administrative actions and counseling of 52 Soldiers; provided leadership, mentorship and training to all Soldiers in platoon; responsible for maintenance, serviceability and accountability of equipment valued at over $2,500,000; assists and advises Platoon Leader in all platoon matters including training plans; assisted and reinforced First Sergeant in all matters.
Education
Certified Transportation Broker - Transportation Brokerage
03.2022
AS -
1990
GPA: 3.2, 11 Semester Hours
High School Diploma - undefined
1989
Skills
- Compliance Reporting
- Regulatory and Compliance Understanding
- Complaint Management
- Operational Efficiency
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
31K10 Course, US Army, Ft. Gordon, GA 1986 29V10 Course, US Army, Ft. Gordon, GA 1990 Primary Leadership Course, US Army, Ft. Polk, LA 1992 92Y30 Course, US Army, Ft. Lee, VA 1999 Load Master Course, US Army, Ft. Lee, VA 1999 ULLS-G Course, US Army, Ft. Lee, VA 1999 Advanced NCO Leadership Course, US Army, Ft. Lewis, WA 2002 PBUSE Course, US Army, Ogden, UT May 2005 TIA Certified Broker Certificate.
Additional Information
- PROFESSIONAL RATINGS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITIONS , Awarded Army Achievement Medal twice for going above and beyond normal work requirements and achieving high standards for work performance contributing to the successful deployment of the unit. Awarded Army Commendation Medal for outstanding achievement in running all communications for over 200 personnel without supervision, helping the unit perform their mission successfully and obtain high marks for performance.
- U.S. MILITARY SERVICE INFORMATION Active Duty: 09/1988 to 04/2006 - U.S. Army Campaign badges and/or expeditionary medals received: Southwest Asia Service Medal with 1 bronze service star, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NATO Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" device (2nd award).
Timeline
Trailer Leasing Manager/Compliance Officer/Carrier Account Manager - RFG Logistics, INC.
08.2018 - Current
Bulk Load Broker Manager for Midwest - Northwest Transportation Services, Inc.
05.2018 - 08.2018
General Manager of Bulk Load Brokerage - CT Freight Services, Inc.
04.2015 - 05.2018
Senior Logistics Coordinator - J.D. Heiskell
11.2014 - 04.2015
Logistics Coordinator - Rhea Cattle Company & Dehy Alfalfa Meal
08.2012 - 11.2014
Warehouseman - Jacobson Companies
10.2010 - 08.2012
Project Manager - Paul Davis Restoration
06.2010 - 09.2010
Asset Manager - Hirschbach Motor Lines Inc.
01.2008 - 08.2009
Logistics Coordinator - Kellogg Brown & Root Inc
03.2007 - 10.2007
Staff Sergeant - US Army
09.1988 - 04.2006
Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) - Certified Transportation Broker, Transportation Brokerage
Okaloosa-Walton Community College - AS,
Niceville Sr High School - High School Diploma,
31K10 Course, US Army, Ft. Gordon, GA 1986 29V10 Course, US Army, Ft. Gordon, GA 1990 Primary Leadership Course, US Army, Ft. Polk, LA 1992 92Y30 Course, US Army, Ft. Lee, VA 1999 Load Master Course, US Army, Ft. Lee, VA 1999 ULLS-G Course, US Army, Ft. Lee, VA 1999 Advanced NCO Leadership Course, US Army, Ft. Lewis, WA 2002 PBUSE Course, US Army, Ogden, UT May 2005 TIA Certified Broker Certificate.
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