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Darlene Lott

Plant City,FL

Summary

Dynamic logistics professional with proven expertise at Falcon Transportation LLC in freight management and route optimization. Adept at enhancing shipment tracking and delivering exceptional customer service. Skilled in negotiation and documentation management, ensuring compliance and efficiency in operations. Committed to continuous improvement and fostering strong relationships within the supply chain.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Freight Broker Agent/ Dispatcher/Appointment Scheduler

Falcon Transportation LLC
07.2016 - 06.2024

Answer phones, send faxes, talk to shippers, plan routes, dispatch drivers, provide driver updates to shippers, report OSD, Review BOL/POD'S for discrepancies, file paperwork, manage paperwork and get tags for trucks, send emails, negotiate rate for freight, schedule appointments for pickup and delivery.

Logistics Coordinator

Sargent Trucking
02.2010 - 07.2016

Arranged transportation for freight and assigned drivers to routes, manifest LTL & FTL, Keyed orders into TMS, provided quotes, scheduled appointments for pickup and delivery, routed LTL orders thru various LTL carriers, providing tracking and updates to shippers and receivers, Dispatched drivers, maintained HOS for drivers, reported OSD/ and arranged freight returns.

Bus Driver

Hillsborough County School Board
08.2004 - 08.2008
  • Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
  • Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
  • Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.

Customer Service Supervisor

Teletech
02.2000 - 08.2004
  • Promoted a positive work environment through open communication channels, fostering team collaboration and high morale.
  • Collaborated with other departments to address recurring customer concerns, improving overall service quality.
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving escalated issues promptly and professionally.
  • Tracked lost packages, Updated management and customers.

Education

GED -

Mulberry Senior High
Mulberry, FL
02-1976

Skills

  • Transportation regulations
  • Shipment tracking
  • Deadline management
  • Load planning
  • Supply chain coordination
  • Route optimization
  • Cold calling
  • Documentation management
  • Logistics management
  • Freight forwarding
  • Carrier sourcing
  • Freight pricing
  • Freight claims management
  • Documentation review
  • Shipping documents preparation
  • Logistics planning
  • Shipping documentation
  • Shipping method determination
  • Pickup arrangements
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Shipping document verification
  • Delivery truck direction
  • Freight bills preparation
  • Teamwork
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building
  • Dispatching
  • Team building
  • Task prioritization
  • Self motivation
  • Route planning
  • Invoicing
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Goal setting
  • Professionalism
  • Freight management
  • Time management abilities
  • Continuous improvement
  • Written communication
  • Safety regulations
  • Professional demeanor
  • Transportation coordination

Timeline

Freight Broker Agent/ Dispatcher/Appointment Scheduler

Falcon Transportation LLC
07.2016 - 06.2024

Logistics Coordinator

Sargent Trucking
02.2010 - 07.2016

Bus Driver

Hillsborough County School Board
08.2004 - 08.2008

Customer Service Supervisor

Teletech
02.2000 - 08.2004

GED -

Mulberry Senior High
Darlene Lott