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Brian Sears

Winter Haven,FL

Summary

Driven Transportation Manager boasting 20-year history managing timely transit of commercial and industrial goods. Well-versed in scheduling, dispatching and routing to mitigate delays and protect drivers and clients. In-depth knowledge of transport rules and regulations.

Logical Transportation Manager with 20-year background overseeing shipment coordination. Adept at reducing shipping costs, increasing efficiency and implementing safety regulations. Assigns tasks to drivers and directs vehicle maintenance repairs. Excellent multitasking, time management, and verbal communication talents.

Organized Transportation Manager competent . Highly talented in efficiency planning, cost reduction, and budget control. Outstanding problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Serves as point-of-contact for all transportation-related inquiries and issues with over 20 years of successful experience. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in industry. Strengths in backed by experience.

Experienced Truck Broker with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Enthusiastic leader, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of job responsibilities. Motivated to learn, grow and excel with positive attitude and dedication to deliver quality in all operational activities. Experienced leading warehouse teams to accurately fulfill orders. Displaying articulate communication skills and effectively partnering with management teams.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

Kottke Trucking
Lake Alfred, Florida
02.2023 - 11.2024
  • Participated actively in industry conferences and seminars for knowledge sharing purpose.
  • Developed strategies and plans for regional sales growth.
  • Conducted regular market research to identify customer needs and preferences.
  • Created promotional campaigns to increase sales in the region.

Pool Maintenance Technician

Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa
Orlando, FL
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Inspected, cleaned and maintained company vehicles, cleaning and servicing equipment and work areas.
  • Repaired and installed motors, vacuums and filters, replacing parts approaching failure point after consulting customers.
  • Trained and supervised new pool-cleaning staff in safe and productive services that generated satisfied and loyal customers.
  • Cleaned swimming pools and tested water to pinpoint chemical supplements needed for optimum water chemistry and sustained cleanliness.
  • Maintained expert knowledge of in-ground and above-ground residential, educational and commercial pools to optimize customer service.
  • Instructed customers in safe pool use and in proper, economical use and maintenance of filter and vacuum.
  • Completed seasonal shutdown of pools by draining, covering and storing equipment.
  • Documented work performed for specific customers for accurate billing and follow-up support.

Truck Broker

Lake Hamilton Trans
Lake Hamilton , FL
10.2003 - 08.2021
  • Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Developed criteria, application instructions, procedural manuals, and contracts for federal and state public transportation programs.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

Education

High School Diploma -

Winter Haven Senior High School
Winter Haven, FL
05.1991

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL

Skills

  • Safety regulations implementation
  • Cost control and tracking
  • Contract Management
  • Shipment coordination
  • Materials management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Organization and Time management
  • Leadership
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Improvements Recommendations
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Software
  • Materials Monitoring

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

Kottke Trucking
02.2023 - 11.2024

Pool Maintenance Technician

Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa
08.2021 - 10.2022

Truck Broker

Lake Hamilton Trans
10.2003 - 08.2021

High School Diploma -

Winter Haven Senior High School

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Polk State College
Brian Sears