Dakota Collins
Van Buren,OH
Summary
U.S. Army Veteran and Transportation Manager that thrives in a demanding, high pace environment. Professional strengths include the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues, give presentations, and leverage well managed relationships to increase account productivity and reduce turnover.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Manager
JB Hunt DCS
Dublin, OH
08.2019 - Current
- Manage day-to-day logistics operations, including monitoring deliveries, navigating maintenance obstacles via contingency plans to ensure on time delivery, and working directly with our customer to resolve issues such as overweight's.
- Conduct performance reviews with our drivers to mitigate any preventable incidents.
- Onboard new hires and ensure all associated administrative needs are complete.
- Hands on experience on site conducting 10% inspections, mirror checks, and close quarters backing.
- Increased customer satisfaction by eliminating empty miles through collaboration with other DCS accounts.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Contacted prospective participants as well as maintained communication throughout their involvement in our study via phone or email.
- Utilized programming languages to analyze data collected during studies.
Sergeant
Army National Guard
Frankfort, KY
11.2008 - 11.2015
- Supervised and reviewed 10 soldiers.
- Direct supervisor of all maintenance on our helicopters.
- Managed all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance during our deployment to Kuwait from 2013-2014.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05.2019
Skills
- Transportation management systems
- Driver retention through relationship building
- Route Optimization
- Staff training and development
- Conflict management
- Safety Management
- Database documentation
- Payroll adjustments
Timeline
Transportation Manager
JB Hunt DCS
08.2019 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Indiana University
08.2016 - 05.2019
Sergeant
Army National Guard
11.2008 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Arts -
Indiana University
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