Brian A. Wharton
Danville,VA
Summary
Managed business plan development and day-to-day operations through exceptional planning and problem-solving capabilities for 20+
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistic Specialist
Uber Freight
Greensboro, NC
06.2024 - Current
- Dispatch TL/LTL error free all over US.
- Manage capacity, pricing, and availability to meet customer needs.
- Conduct weekly/quarterly zoom meetings to ensure alignment across multiple teams.
- Continuously Improving on-time transit percentage while lower over-all linehaul rates.
Freight Broker
COR Freight
Covington, KY
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Market, negotiate freight rates and sell transportation services to qualified carriers nationwide.
- Research high-traffic markets areas nationally; identify potential carriers; and determine carriers’ logistic requirements
- Asses, present, and close quotes/bids with carriers
- Schedule freight pick-up and deliver. Post loads to high volume internet load boards to increase visibility and maximize profit margins
- Built a book of business adding additional customers and revenue while maintaining customer satisfaction
Dispatch Lead/Office Manager
Southeastern Freight Lines
Cincinnati, OH
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and assisted in company evolution, morale, and growth
- Relationship liaison for multiple 3PL carriers in order to satisfy customers
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and continually increase revenue
- Communicated with 30+associates to assign projects and discuss daily/weekly goals
- Delivered exceptional customer service
Inbound Operations Manager
Southeastern Freight Lines
Nashville, TN
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Oversaw 4 dispatchers managing 60+ drivers on daily routes to maximize efficiency
- Improved overall morale and team engagement
- Attained 1st platinum award for attaining over 87% of annual goals in Service center history
Outbound Operations Manager
Southeastern Freight Lines
Nashville, TN
08.2013 - 11.2017
- Developed a consumer and business account tracking shipments to improve cross sale opportunities.
- Oversaw all aspects of outbound operations including but not limited to payroll, claims, staffing while maintaining continual process improvement.
- Maintained excel records of daily records in order to improve financial strength.
Quality Assurance Leader/Dock Supervisor
Southeastern Freight Lines
Raleigh, NC
04.2004 - 08.2013
- Conducted daily goal achievement strategy meetings to review claims, previous goal attainment, and weekly accomplishments
- Exceeded monthly and quarterly goals consistently by 10-15%.
Skills
- Operational Management
- Department Oversight
- Customized Client Solutions
- Analytical Approach
- TMS
- Training & Communication
- Logistics analysis
- Warehouse management
- Transportation planning
- Overseeing deliveries
- Shipment receiving
- Increasing efficiency and productivity
- Problem-solving
Personal Information
Title: OPERATIONS MANAGER/ DISPATCH/ OFFICE MANAGEMENT/ PROCESS IMPROVEMENT/ DATA ANALYSIS
Timeline
Logistic Specialist
Uber Freight
06.2024 - Current
Freight Broker
COR Freight
12.2022 - 01.2024
Dispatch Lead/Office Manager
Southeastern Freight Lines
08.2018 - 12.2021
Inbound Operations Manager
Southeastern Freight Lines
11.2017 - 04.2018
Outbound Operations Manager
Southeastern Freight Lines
08.2013 - 11.2017
Quality Assurance Leader/Dock Supervisor
Southeastern Freight Lines
04.2004 - 08.2013