Colton Peterson
Woods Cross
Summary
Hard-working and driven individual with years of experience in customer service and logistics. Over four years of sales experience and managing/training employees. Helped grow a logistics brokerage from the ground up while also maintaining/acquiring customers. Looking for a new sales career that allows growth and opportunities!
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
ShipEx Logistics
Salt Lake City, UT
10.2023 - 06.2026
- Managed all customer relationships. This included traveling for quarterly visits, monthly check-in meetings and going to logistics conferences to acquire new customers.
- Analyzed transportation data to identify trends in order to help improve our logistics team and get ahead of any possible upcoming changes in the market.
- Negotiated contracts to optimize cost and help improve our service quality.
- Managed a team of over 15 logistics professionals, providing coaching and guidance for sales development and skill enhancement.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting while also managing all spot board portals.
- Helped grow the logistics team from 5M revenue annually to close to 20M.
National Account Manager
Ardent Logistics
SLC, UT
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Oversaw monthly/yearly RFPs.
- Was in charge of growing accounts and finding out new ways to acquire freight.
- Developed and maintained relationships with national accounts to drive revenue growth.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for new business development.
Carrier Rep
Leeway Global Logistics
SLC, UT
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Made sure all day of loads were covered by calling carriers or sending out email blasts.
- Negotiated pay with carriers for the best rate.
- Worked with the sales team to try and find carriers for future lanes to generate more revenue.
- Maintained good relationships with carriers.
Server, Bartender
Two Fools Tavern
Albuquerque, NM
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Greet guests with a friendly manner
- Provide excellent customer service
- Communicate well with all team members
- Take and serve food/drink orders
- Deliver checks and collect payments
Education
High School -
American Fork High School
01-2011
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Utah Valley University
01-2013
Skills
- Hard-working
- Able to multi-task
- Work well under pressure
- Provide excellent customer service
- Able to create friendly, welcoming environments
- Proficient in typing, Word and Excel
- Negotiating and Sales
- Successful in managing and leading team members
- Quick problem-solving
Timeline
Logistics Manager
ShipEx Logistics
10.2023 - 06.2026
National Account Manager
Ardent Logistics
08.2022 - 10.2023
Carrier Rep
Leeway Global Logistics
11.2020 - 08.2022
Server, Bartender
Two Fools Tavern
10.2017 - 10.2020
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Utah Valley University
High School -
American Fork High School