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Christopher Armbrust

Wichita,KS

Summary

Logical Transportation Manager with over a 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. Service-focused with superb background in transportation management. Highly skilled at efficiency management, cost reduction and performance maximization. Dedicated to continuous productivity improvements through training as well as timely and efficient transportation operations. Stellar problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Uber Partner

Uber
07.2023 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized rideshare vehicle to avoid germ and infection spread.
  • Picked up riders at designated locations and greeted upon vehicle entry.
  • Placed safety as top priority for rides and followed community guidelines for engaging emergency personnel.
  • Used GPS to determine fastest route to destinations in order to save riders money and maximize availability.
  • Achieved high customer ratings on post-trip surveys for timeliness, vehicle cleanliness, and customer service.
  • Optimized profitable time by anticipating surge areas, targeting highly trafficked sectors and daisy-chaining rides.
  • Inspected vehicles to confirm safe and fully-functioning working condition.

Roadside Assistance Technician

AAA East Central
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Evaluated completed work prior to release.
  • Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
  • Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
  • Notified supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment to take corrective action.
  • Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
  • Retained accurate records of purchases, titles and sales.
  • Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.

Transportation Manager

Best Cabs
01.2002 - 02.2023
  • Researched distance, traffic patterns and other aspects to determine cost-effective and productive routes for deliveries.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
  • Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
  • Promoted brand at industry events and through ongoing networking efforts.
  • Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
  • Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
  • Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.
  • Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wichita East High School
Wichita, KS
06.1992

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Schedule Management
  • Time, Mileage, and Fuel Tracking
  • Dispatcher Communication
  • Customer-Oriented
  • Document Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Route Planning
  • RFID Tracking
  • Transportation Coordination
  • Transportation Logs

Timeline

Uber Partner

Uber
07.2023 - Current

Roadside Assistance Technician

AAA East Central
03.2023 - 07.2023

Transportation Manager

Best Cabs
01.2002 - 02.2023

High School Diploma -

Wichita East High School
Christopher Armbrust