Colin Edwards
Lacon,IL
Summary
Resourceful leader in logistics and transportation management, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in coordinating large teams, optimizing workflow processes, and implementing safety protocols to ensure smooth operations. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and decision-making, ensuring operational excellence and team cohesion in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fleet Supervisor
Standard Logistics
Peru, IL
03.2024 - Current
- Minimum of 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Managed documentation and scheduling of maintenance tasks for a fleet comprising 20 tractors and 30 trailers.
- Managed logs and documentation for nine drivers.
- Monitored and enforced adherence to DOT standards consistently.
- Coordinated driver schedules.
- Implemented strategies to minimize risks and enhance operational safety.
- Organized and conducted weekly safety meetings to ensure the drivers received the most accurate and up-to-date training.
- Monitored and analyzed fleet performance metrics, identifying trends, and implementing improvements.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to fleet operations.
- Conducted regular training sessions for drivers on safe driving practices and company policies.
- Utilized fleet management software to streamline operations and improve data accuracy.
Fire Support Officer
Army National Guard
Kewanee, IL
08.2021 - Current
- First Lieutenant
- Educated and trained in leading groups of people (up to 145 people) by providing motivation and direction to accomplish a common goal
- Certified Contractor Officer Representative
- Certified CROWS operator
- Certified mail manager
- Completed Basic Combat Training- December 2, 2021
- Completed Officer Candidate School March 2022
- Completed the Field Artillery Basic Officer Leadership Course in August 2023.
- Excellent mental strength and adaptability
- Exceptional active listening and communication skills
- Trained in planning of operations and execution
- Acted as Base Defense Operations Center Battle Captain for 2024-2025 HOA deployment
- Rated second when compared to peers of the same grade in Officer Evaluation Report 2024
Operations Supervisor
Central Transport
Peoria Heights, IL
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Minimum 50 hours per week (routinely 60), Mon-Fr 8pm-6am
- Responsible for the accurate routing of freight to the correct loading destination.
- Managed overall load quality to protect freight.
- Supervise the hub operation, moving freight by troubleshooting freight issues, setting and closing trailers, fixing split loads, etc.
- Supervise the inbound operation, unloading linehaul trailers, and loading city delivery freight by setting and closing trailers, fixing split loads, troubleshooting freight, conducting freight quality inspections, etc.
- Enforce safety policies and procedures.
- Responsible for proper billing and filing of paperwork.
- Miscellaneous tasks to support an efficient operation include troubleshooting forklifts, setting up and closing trailers, and fixing misrouted freight.
- Supports drivers and dockworkers through clear, concise directions, and expectations.
Dispatch Supervisor
Central Transport
Peoria Heights, IL
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Minimum 50 hours per week, Mon-Fri 6am-4pm
- Fostered and maintained relationships with customers through problem-solving and honesty.
- Served as the point of contact for customers for information regarding the timeline, status, and issues with freight.
- Responsible for scheduling appointments for pickups and deliveries of freight.
- Communicated with customers to understand expectations for delivery date and time.
- Understand and enforce safety regulations and policies.
- Manage the bills per hour, bills per day, efficiency, and bills per driver of the terminal.
- Troubleshooting for drivers while out on the road, or on the dock.
- Responsible for tracking and managing freight to include casts, molds, racks, machinery pieces, and residential freight.
- Processing of billing and other paperwork.
- Adapting to changing situations immediately and effectively.
- Quality control of freight and loading of trailers.
- Directing and controlling the swing of freight to be taken over the road.
General Contractor
Private
Peoria, Illinois
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Understand and enforce safety practices and regulations to ensure a safe working environment
- Remodeled Huck's Gas station in Paoli, IN
- Coordinated schedule and priorities
- Worked for private contractor based out of Peoria, IL
- Framing and dry walling
- Finished carpentry including cutting and laying tile, FRP installation, window install, and cabinet installation
Laborer and Team Leader
Menold's Construction and Restoration
Morton, Illinois
06.2017 - 01.2021
- Understand and enforce safety regulations and practices to ensure the safety of everyone working
- Organized, supervised, and worked on demolition/technical crews (2-20 people)- including scheduling, equipment/material predictions, multitasking, and communication
- Ability to follow specific instructions to accomplish a goal
- Developed high level communication and interpersonal skills with customers
- Became highly adaptable to adverse conditions and problems arising in developing situations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL05.2021
Skills
- Program Management
- Program Development
- Team management
- Military Experience
- Strategic Planning
- Warehouse management
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Supply chain
- Performance analysis
- Succession planning
- Operations management
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Conflict management
- Quality control
- Root cause analysis methods
- Safety compliance
- Operational efficiency
- Effective communication
- Data analysis
Certification
- Secret Clearance, 01/01/15, Present
- Driver's License, 01/01/15, Present
- Certified Contract Officer Representative- Army
- Certified Mail Handler- Army
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Affiliations
- Assistant Baseball Coach at Midland High School
- Volunteer at multiple animal shelters
Accomplishments
- Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal
- Met all performance goals at Standard Logistics in 2024
- Part of the initial team in Peru, IL starting the fleet
- Recognized as one of the top dispatchers at Central Transport 2023
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fleet Supervisor
Standard Logistics
03.2024 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Central Transport
10.2023 - 03.2024
Dispatch Supervisor
Central Transport
03.2022 - 10.2023
Fire Support Officer
Army National Guard
08.2021 - Current
General Contractor
Private
05.2021 - 09.2021
Laborer and Team Leader
Menold's Construction and Restoration
06.2017 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Illinois College
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