Colton Autry
Owensboro,KY
Summary
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Experienced in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Paschall Truck Lines Inc.
03.2022 - Current
- Oversee daily operations along with being the subject matter expert as it regards troubleshooting any technical issues within my respective department with our TMS & telematics solution to ensure operations are running with minimal to no interruptions.
- Oversee day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Conduct regular performance reviews to assess team progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement.
- Establishing strong partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and key stakeholders to improve collaboration and ensure alignment with business needs
- Working collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Launched successful initiative to automate repetitive tasks, freeing up staff to focus on strategic projects and value-added activities.
- Oversaw successful implementation of new telematics solution, ensuring smooth transition and minimal disruption to business operations.
Director of Operations 2nd shift
Paschall Truck Lines
01.2020 - 03.2022
- I'm working as a director of night time operations
- I'm to ensure that we have adequate staffing and scheduling to see that the company has appropriate coverage for the active units of the entire company fleet in addition to providing assistance to independent contractors that are also apart of our lease purchase and owner operator division
- I also handle and resolve issues that are needing certain authorization to make decisions based on the circumstances that are at play when more nuanced issues in transit or that occur otherwise
- I'm responsible for keeping attendance for payroll needs and requirements
- Making the most of the staff on duty so that we can meet our goals and remain time efficient in regards to task management
Fleet Manager/Dispatcher
Paschall Truck Lines
08.2012 - 01.2020
- I've worked 5 years as a Fleet Manager (previous 2 years in Part-time/night time dispatch)
- I've become experienced and familiar with communicating effectively with a fleet size of 50+ trucks daily
- Ensuring their needs are met in regards to home time, load information, and financial goals
- I have learned to motivate and be very personable, building rapport to achieve great teamwork
- I have become proficient in logistics and electronic logging functions and DOT standards as well as geographically knowledgeable
- I can Logically swap loads in transit to meet customer demands and get drivers headed to their respective domiciles and meet company policy doing so
Education
High school or equivalent - Criminal Justice
Murray State University
Murray, KY05.2015
Skills
- Operations Management
- Excel
- Logistics
- Data Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Department Oversight
- Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Program Administration
- Staff Management
- Customer Relations
- Technology & Implementation/Integrations
Personal Information
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Director of Operations
Paschall Truck Lines Inc.
03.2022 - Current
Director of Operations 2nd shift
Paschall Truck Lines
01.2020 - 03.2022
Fleet Manager/Dispatcher
Paschall Truck Lines
08.2012 - 01.2020
High school or equivalent - Criminal Justice
Murray State University
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