Clifton White
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Highly accomplished leadership professional eager to contribute20+ years of experience in Transportation Operations, Team Training, and Material Planning toward maximizing a top employer’s success Earned the Bravo Zulu Customer Service Award & Safe Driver Award in2019 for5 years Influential self-starter who quickly rectifies on-site and virtual challenges by streamlining shipping & driving operations, eliminating issues, and adapting to evolving scenarios in fast-paced environments Strategically prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple projects while achieving on-time and high-quality goals Dynamic communication and interpersonal relation skills with a continual commitment to directing, managing, and training high-performance teams Adept at quickly earning the trust, confidence, and respect to cultivate positive relationships
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Supervisor
Greco and Sons
07.2024 - Current
Supervisor / Smith Trainer
Sysco Foods
01.2013 - Current
- Promoted in May2022 with additional responsibilities that included administrative support, driver routing, and payroll management
- Coordinate, plan, and manage routes from warehouse locations to restaurants, casinos, hospitals, government facilities, and other businesses throughout Vegas Valley
- Offer the necessary resources and training for students to understand safe trucking and transportation laws, regulations, and guidelines
Lead Commercial Driver
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Thoroughly assessed mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment for operational readiness; address issues with appropriate personnel as necessary
- Utilized pads, packaging, paper, and other containers to wrap goods before loading into trailers
- Remained in constant contact with sales representatives and customers to communicate order updates
OTR Driver
Premier Transportation
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Prioritized daily routes to guarantee the on-time and safe delivery of freight for designated locations throughout the southern states
- Maintained accurate and updated log books of recorded miles, hours traveled, and required documentation
- Consistently ensured compliance with federal, state, and local traffic regulations
Owner Operator / Driver Trainer
Manufacturer Transport Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Played a vital role in ensuring the seamless delivery of freight for General Mills, Dexter Axle, Graphic Packaging, and General Motors covering various states including IL, PA, MO, MI, and NM
- Maintained the integrity of $1M+ in inventory per day and logged3000 miles each week for2 consecutive years
- Effectively hired, trained, and managed6 drivers and3 support staff
- Efficiently prepared and maintained logs, accounts payable, and budgets
- Kept lines of communication open with Regional Distribution Manager to discuss pertinent information, performance updates, and suggestions for improvement
Skills
- Transportation management
- Route planning
- Routing
- Vehicle maintenance
- Driver supervision
- Scheduling
- Transportation regulations
- Route navigation
- Driver safety programs
- Fleet management & logistics
- DOT regulatory compliance
- Fleet management
- On-time delivery
- Budget analysis
- Load optimization
- Systems evaluation
- Transportation planning
- DOT compliance
Additional Work Experience
Courier, Fed Ex Inc. (7 Years)
Education & Professional Development
- ASCM / CPIM: Certified Planning & Inventory Management
- Aspire Management: Fed Ex
- “A” Certified Driver
- Forklift Certified OSHA
Timeline
Transportation Supervisor
Greco and Sons
07.2024 - Current
Supervisor / Smith Trainer
Sysco Foods
01.2013 - Current
Lead Commercial Driver
01.2013 - 01.2022
OTR Driver
Premier Transportation
01.2008 - 01.2013
Owner Operator / Driver Trainer
Manufacturer Transport Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2008