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Brian Cook

Orlando,FL

Summary

Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Northeast Crossdock Manager

Lanter Delivery Systems
01.2022 - 04.2025
  • Oversight of 5 NE terminals nightly with a total of 120 employees reporting either directly or indirectly as well as supervising the faciliation of nightly loads of 70+ final mile routes and 12 linehauls.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Terminal Manager

Lanter Delivery Systems
10.2020 - 01.2022
  • Managed terminal operations to ensure smooth functioning, optimal resource utilization, and timely service delivery.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams for seamless execution of projects and tasks within the terminal environment.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by staying updated on industry standards, guidelines, and best practices.
  • Collaborated with transportation partners to develop efficient routing plans that maximized capacity while minimizing transit times.
  • Promoted safety programs throughout terminal by conducting meetings and communicating safety program messages.
  • Performed human resource-related tasks by interviewing and hiring employees, performing payroll functions and evaluating drivers.
  • Implemented staff training programs to enhance employee skills, productivity, and overall job satisfaction.

Operations Manager

XPO Logistics
06.2018 - 10.2020
  • Trained, mentored and motivated employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Motivated employees to share ideas and feedback.
  • Built upon established practice standards to improve operational performance and reduce labor costs.
  • Maintained workplace safety by involving employees in order to maximize engagement and team morale.
  • Lane balanced long haul runs to maximize trailer capacity.
  • Oversees a crossdock operation of over 1 million lbs nightly, including workload disbursement to 30/40 employees nightly.

Terminal Manager

Xpress Global Systems Inc.
12.2017 - 05.2018
  • Monitored budget and operating metrics to incorporate improvement processes to increase performance.
  • Directed and coordinated activities of transport personnel responsible for loading, transporting, and offloading of product.
  • Maintained working knowledge of federal, state and local rules and regulations and ensured that all personnel were in compliance with all applicable regulations and internal policies.
  • Hired, trained and supervised terminal personnel to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Reviewed drivers' logs, hours of service and other requirements to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations

Inbound Supervisor

Estes Express Lines
10.2012 - 12.2017
  • Set routes for optimal deliveries, coordinated driver and staff schedules and assigned out specific tasks.
  • Oversaw scheduling for day-to-day activities of 30 transportation employees.
  • Maintained workplace safety by involving employees in order to maximize engagement and team morale.

Outbound Supervisor

Estes Express Lines
07.2011 - 10.2012
  • Supervised all loading of outbound and long haul trailers with focus on claims free shipments, service dates, and on time dispatches.

Dockworker

Estes Express Lines
04.2001 - 07.2011
  • Examined incoming and outgoing shipments, rejected damaged items and appropriately recorded any discrepancies.
  • Unloaded cargo with a forklift, maintaining clean, safe and organized warehouse areas.
  • Offered to assist Cathy Middleton, OSD cordnatior, with OSD duties during busy periods, which led to development of additional skills and improved productivity within warehouse.

Education

GED -

Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA
1995

Skills

  • Staff development and leadership
  • Customer-focused
  • Goal-oriented
  • Optimization strategy leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Statistical analysis
  • Continuous process evaluation

Accomplishments

Lean 6 Sigma Yellow Belt Trained 10/24 with multiple successful cost costing projects completed

Certification

  • Licensed Forklift Driver - 4/2001-Current
  • BBP (Bloodborne Pathogen) Certified 8/2025
  • State of Connecticut, Workplace Harassment, Conflict Resolution, Identifying Sexual Harassment courses completed 3/25

Timeline

Northeast Crossdock Manager

Lanter Delivery Systems
01.2022 - 04.2025

Terminal Manager

Lanter Delivery Systems
10.2020 - 01.2022

Operations Manager

XPO Logistics
06.2018 - 10.2020

Terminal Manager

Xpress Global Systems Inc.
12.2017 - 05.2018

Inbound Supervisor

Estes Express Lines
10.2012 - 12.2017

Outbound Supervisor

Estes Express Lines
07.2011 - 10.2012

Dockworker

Estes Express Lines
04.2001 - 07.2011

GED -

Springfield Technical Community College

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