Bryn Hamlet
Huntington
Summary
Over 30 years of leadership experience in driving team success and exceeding organizational goals. Proven expertise in team motivation, teamwork, strategic planning, and conflict resolution. Established a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, resulting in enhanced productivity and employee engagement. Recognized for creating positive work environments that prioritize safety and growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Driver Trainer
Best Logistics
South Point
07.2025 - Current
- Developed training programs for new commercial drivers to enhance safety and efficiency.
- Conducted hands-on training sessions, focusing on best driving practices and DOT compliance.
- Evaluated driver performance through road tests and assessments to ensure safe driving habits and competency.
- Mentored junior trainers, sharing techniques for effective driver education and engagement.
- Demonstrated defensive driving techniques in a variety of scenarios. Making sure students practice safe driving techniques.
- Safely delivered materials to customers within a 250-mile radius of South Point, OH. Adhering to and obeying all DOT rules and regulations.
Regional Sales
Hydrate Heroes
Clearwater
11.2023 - 07.2025
- Oversaw sales, merchandising, and distribution for approximately 80 Publix grocery stores in Florida.
- Generated and maintained new sales leads while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Exceeded regional sales goals, achieving a 12% growth in product sales in Central Florida.
- Served as military liaison for armed forces initiative, engaging with high-ranking officials on health benefits.
- Trained new employees on merchandising standards, sales targets, and company procedures.
Truck Driver Class A
Thyssenkrupp Materials
Jessup
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Drove a 48' Conestoga tractor trailer with Manitou attached (to help unload product). Checking delivery manifest
- Making sure proper materials were being delivered.
- Delivering construction supplies and materials to various cities within a 300 mile radius of Baltimore, MD.
- Making sure to adhere to proper DOT safety procedures and guidelines. Continuous safe driving miles with the company, while staying accident free. Doing proper pre and post trip inspections, and completing and turning in all company paperwork.
Transportation Manager
Blueprint Robotics
Baltimore
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Researching transportation costs and methods
- Communicating with production managers about the status of outgoing building materials to jobsite
- Writing policies for handling transportation issues and delayed shipments
- Scheduling, and supervising employees in transportation roles
- Developing fuel efficient transportation routes
- Hiring and training truck drivers
- Coordinating maintenance and repairs for transportation vehicles
- Creating a timeline for each part of the transportation cycle
- Dispatching employees to deliver or pickup shipments
- Analyzing information about delivery times and expenses to minimize future costs
- Organized and developed Blueprint- Robotics' FIRST EVER Transportation Department Handbook
- Keeping company compliant with FMCSA and DOT rules and regulations
CDL Transfer Driver
Ryder Truck Rental Lt
Beltsville
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Driving various sizes of trucks/ trailers to internal and external business partners in a timely and efficient manner. Adhering to all DOT rules and regulations. Hooking and unhooking equipment as needed for pickup and delivery to customers.
- Handling all paperwork, and customer contracts that's associated with the transfer and delivery of Ryder vehicle leases and truck sales.
Administration Assistant
Airgas
Huntington
04.2018 - 10.2020
- Answering customer phone calls, while also greeting and assisting inside sales customers.
- Helped check in and complete shipping labels, find parts, amongst other various duties in the warehouse.
- Made daily and weekly calls to existing customers taking their welding supplies and gas orders. Familiar with Excel, Microsoft Word and SAP system.
- Placed, and tracked orders using customer PO's, and other customer account numbers. Was entrusted to take customer payments and make daily cash/check bank deposits.
Driver/ Continuous Improvement/Safety Lead
Con-Way Freight/ XPO Logistics
South Point
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Conduct meetings for continuous improvement and the 5S system. Implement new Lean or Smith System policies, and employee ideas. Cutting waste and cost by 28%.
- Lead Person: Supervised warehouse dock workers and routed morning freight for daily delivery for about 16 to 20 drivers.
- Answer customer phone calls and inquiries, fax, copy, and scan all necessary paperwork. Set up home deliveries, and other special customer delivery requests.
- Supervise evening dock workers, while creating line-haul truck routes, and dispatching nighttime drivers.
- Extensive warehouse and warehouse loading/unloading, stocking, and supervisory knowledge.
- Handle customer pickups, making sure Bill of Ladings and shipping documents are accurate.
- Drive route trucks when needed.
Education
CDL A -
Ashland Technical College
Ashland, KY07.2002
Some College (No Degree) -
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PASkills
- Leadership and management
- Training program development
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Inside sales
- Warehouse supervision
- Forklift operation
- Transportation logistics
- Supply chain management
- Customer service excellence
- Organizational effectiveness
- Lean methodologies (5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
- Analytical skills
- Logistics coordination
- Shipping and receiving operations
- Dispatching
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Warehouse distribution strategies
- Presentation skills
- Sales strategies
- IDD training certification
- CPR certification
- Direct care planning skills
- Transportation regulations compliance
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Attention to detail and time management
- Safety compliance and awareness
Certification
- Licensed Insurance Agent (215)
- Registered BT
- CDL A
- Doubles/Triples Endorsement/ Tanker
- CPR
- Direct Aide IDD
Timeline
Commercial Driver Trainer
Best Logistics
07.2025 - Current
Regional Sales
Hydrate Heroes
11.2023 - 07.2025
Truck Driver Class A
Thyssenkrupp Materials
10.2022 - 02.2023
Transportation Manager
Blueprint Robotics
09.2021 - 09.2022
CDL Transfer Driver
Ryder Truck Rental Lt
02.2021 - 09.2021
Administration Assistant
Airgas
04.2018 - 10.2020
Driver/ Continuous Improvement/Safety Lead
Con-Way Freight/ XPO Logistics
01.2013 - 12.2018
CDL A -
Ashland Technical College
Some College (No Degree) -
Mercyhurst University