Daniel Purdum
Enid
Summary
Experienced logistics professional with a background in team leadership and operational management. Managed a team of 10 logistics coordinators, ensuring accurate load and equipment planning while acting as a liaison between internal departments and external stakeholders. Developed training programs for new hires covering essential business practices, including DOT Hours of Service regulations and customer-specific requirements. Proven ability to build strong customer relationships through effective communication and service delivery.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Logistics Coordinator
Groendyke Transportation
Enid
02.2020 - 06.2025
- Managed a team of 10 logistics coordinators to ensure accurate load and equipment planning.
- Acted as a liaison between internal departments and external customers and equipment vendors.
- Train new hires in all aspects of the business including profitable planning, hours of service, and the variety of customer specific requirements for drivers and equipment.
- Seamlessly cover for any logistics coordinator or customer service representative that is out of office or unavailable.
Operations Supervisor
Fed Ex Freight
Enid
06.2004 - 01.2020
- Trained new employees on proper job functions and company policies and procedures.
- Built load plans for 14-18 drivers daily to ensure on time delivery and drivers positioned for reloading after delivery’s where completed
- Manage and assist inbound dock workers on offloading and loading multiple box trailers with forklifts, following applicable hazardous material handling guidelines.
- Developed strong relationships with customers through excellent customer service practices.
- I started as an office clerk, entering bill of ladings into the system. In 2007 I obtained and CDL and drove delivery routes across northern Oklahoma. In 2018 I was promoted to the Operations Supervisor.
Education
Leadership -
Advisa Leadership Program
Enid, OK06-2023
Skills
- Load planning
- Equipment scheduling
- Customer relationship management
- Team leadership
- DOT Hours of Service - PeopleNet and Geotab
- Hazardous Materials handling and processing
- Loads crossing internationally into Canada and Mexico
- Track and Trace
- Tmw Suite
- Smartsheet, Google Documents, Microsoft Suite, Samsara
Timeline
Lead Logistics Coordinator
Groendyke Transportation
02.2020 - 06.2025
Operations Supervisor
Fed Ex Freight
06.2004 - 01.2020
Leadership -
Advisa Leadership Program