David Conner
Centralia,WA
Summary
- Seeking a position that will utilize my experience to further my and the company objectives.
- With over 25 years in the transportation and customer service industries, I feel that I have the training and expertise to be an invaluable asset to any company. Couple that with over 10 years of service in the U.S. Navy supervising and training personnel in high stress environments.
- Quickly learn procedures and methods.
- Proficient in the use of various software packages including AS400 system, PCS, Geotab, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Results-focused dispatching professional with top-notch abilities in overseeing communication, work orders and crew actions. Detail-oriented in maintaining files for customers, management and crew members. Supports team performance with well-maintained equipment and properly planned daily schedules.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Dispatcher
Dry box USA Inc.
Chehalis, WA
08.2023 - Current
- Responsible of all operations of the company at Sorenson Transport
- Coordinate daily bookings with available vehicles and workload, if necessary, schedule additional drivers to maintain daily run integrity
- Managed and improved operations by working with team and customers to find workable time management solutions
- Took on the roll as trainer for forklift for the company, recertifying/certifying all dock and shop personal on all forklifts at the company
- Moved to Drybox from Sorenson Transport to further my experience in a different line of transportation.
Weekend Supervisor
Sorenson Transport
Chehalis, WA
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Responsible of all operations of the company at Sorenson Transport
- Coordinate daily bookings with available vehicles and workload, if necessary, schedule additional drivers to maintain daily run integrity
- Managed and improved operations by working with team and customers to find workable time management solutions
- Took on the roll as trainer for forklift for the company, recertifying/certifying all dock and shop personal on all forklifts at the company
- Moved to Sorenson Transport as Hirschbach closed the local office and moved its west coast operations to Spokane, WA.
Weekend Supervisor
Hirschbach Motor Lines
Chehalis, WA
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Responsible of all operations of the refrigerated division at Hirschbach Motor Lines
- Coordinate daily bookings with available vehicles and workload, if necessary, schedule additional drivers to maintain daily run integrity
- Managed and improved operations by working with team and customers to find workable time management solutions
- Hirschbach Motor Lines bought out RTI’s west coast division starting January 1, 2021.
Weekend Supervisor
Riverside Transport
Chehalis, WA
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Responsible of all operations of the refrigerated division at Riverside Transport
- Coordinate daily bookings with available vehicles and workload, if necessary, schedule additional drivers to maintain daily run integrity
- Managed and improved operations by working with team and customers to find workable time management solutions.
Swing shift Supervisor
M&M Transport
Chehalis, WA
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Supervised and managed logistics for a transfer of materials from various mill locations to end users
- Planned daily schedule for dedicated drivers
- Supervised all aspects of the business including truck maintenance and repair, spare parts acquisition, shop operations, driver pay and log compliance.
Parts Counterman
Baxter Auto Parts
Centralia, WA
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Assist in retail sales
- Arrange for delivery of products to end use customers
- Opening and closing procedures of retail location.
Warehouseman/Delivery Driver
Cutright Supply
Longview, WA
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Inventory control of all items in the warehouse for plumbing supply
- Assist in retail sales
- Arrange all necessary paperwork to pick up product from suppliers
- Arrange for delivery of products to end use customers
- Qualified to run all power equipment, IE: forklifts & electric pallet jacks.
Delivery Coordinator
The Home Depot
Chehalis, WA
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Primary duties were to effectively schedule and coordinate delivery of building materials and appliances to customers’ homes or work sites in a timely manner
- Worked in all phases of store operations
- Assisted with inbound freight management and dissemination of said freight to responsible departments
- Assisted in store opening, closure and security procedures
- Qualified to run all power equipment, IE: forklifts & electric pallet jacks
- Assisted customers with purchases
- Certified to train other associates on forklift operations
- Certified in all departments.
Site Supervisor
Gardner Trucking
Olympia, WA
05.2011 - 01.2013
- Major strengths in planning, problem solving and communication
- Excel at directing a cohesive staff in the successful attainment of objectives
- Supervised and managed logistics for a Georgia Pacific box plant
- Planned daily schedule for dedicated drivers
- Successfully managed a 13-person team providing dedicated delivery service on a daily basis
- This included scheduling all deliveries with customers, providing timely communications with customers in regard to deliveries.
Planner, Graveyard Shift Lead
Interstate Distributor Co.
Tacoma, WA
07.2006 - 01.2011
- Planned transportation route by consulting road and city maps to ensure clearance/load limits of roads, bridges and overhead obstructions, such as power lines and underpasses
- Utilized knowledge of state regulations regarding size and weight of loads, traffic speeds and use of clearance lights
- Interpreted company policies to workers and enforced safety regulations
- Analyzed and resolved work problems and assisted workers in solving work problems
- Directed activities of motor transportation company
- Trained new dispatchers in AS400 operating system
- Prepared recommendations designed to increase efficiency, revenues and lower costs.
Traffic Manager
Weyerhaeuser
Chehalis, WA
11.2004 - 03.2006
- Developed methods and procedures for transportation of raw materials to processing and production areas and commodities from departments to customers, warehouses and other storage facilities
- Executed daily operations of local and long-distance transportation systems
- Determined most efficient and economical routing and mode of transportation
- Directed scheduling of shipments and notified concerned departments and customers of arrival dates
- Was instrumental in increasing production of trucking operations
- Initiated changes designed to improve control and efficiency of traffic department
- Negotiated contracts for leasing of transportation equipment and property
- Structured and maintained a dispatch control center.
Regional Planner
Gordon Trucking
Pacific, WA
04.2002 - 11.2005
- Planned transportation route by consulting road and city maps to ensure clearance/load limits of roads, bridges and overhead obstructions, such as power lines and underpasses
- Utilized knowledge of state regulations regarding size and weight of loads, traffic speeds and use of clearance lights
- Interpreted company policies to workers and enforced safety regulations
- Analyzed and resolved work problems and assisted workers in solving work problems
- Directed regional activities of motor transportation company
- Trained new dispatchers in AS400 operating system
- Prepared recommendations designed to increase efficiency, revenues and lower costs.
Truck Dispatcher
Gordon Trucking
Pacific, WA
04.2000 - 04.2002
- Planned transportation route by consulting road and city maps to ensure clearance/load limits of roads, bridges and overhead obstructions, such as power lines and underpasses
- Utilized knowledge of state regulations regarding size and weight of loads, traffic speeds and use of clearance lights
- Interpreted company policies to workers and enforced safety regulations
- Trained new workers.
Truck Driver
Gordon Trucking
Pacific, WA
01.1999 - 04.2000
- Drove diesel-powered tractor-trailer combination, usually long distances, to transport and deliver products and materials in liquid, loose, and packaged form
- Inspected truck for defects before and after trips and submitted report indicating truck condition
- Maintained driver log according to DOT regulations
- Assisted workers in loading and unloading truck.
Education
Centralia High School
Centralia, WA01.1978
Skills
- Quickly learn procedures and methods
- Proficient in the use of various software packages including AS400 system, PCS, Geotab, Microsoft Word and Excel
- Planning
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Supervision
- Training
- Logistics
- Scheduling
- Customer service
- Forklift operations
- Retail sales
- Inventory control
- Power equipment operation (forklifts & electric pallet jacks)
- Delivery coordination
- Freight management
- Store operations
- Inbound freight management
- Opening and closing procedures
- Security procedures
- Directing a cohesive staff
- Route planning
- Knowledge of state regulations
- Enforcing safety regulations
- Analyzing and resolving work problems
- Dispatching
- AS400 operating system
- Increasing efficiency and revenues
- Negotiating contracts
- Leasing transportation equipment and property
- Structuring and maintaining a dispatch control center
- Developing methods and procedures for transportation
- Determining efficient and economical routing and mode of transportation
- Notifying concerned departments and customers of arrival dates
- Increasing production of trucking operations
- Geographical knowledge
- Incident Reporting
- Scheduling expertise
- Dispatch Coordination
- Customer Relations
- Schedule Management
- Driver communication
- Route Navigation
- Data Entry
- Stress Tolerance
- Critical thinker
- Communication Equipment Operation
- Schedule Coordination
- Dispatching procedures
Timeline
Senior Dispatcher
Dry box USA Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Weekend Supervisor
Sorenson Transport
05.2021 - 08.2023
Weekend Supervisor
Hirschbach Motor Lines
01.2021 - 05.2021
Weekend Supervisor
Riverside Transport
10.2018 - 12.2020
Swing shift Supervisor
M&M Transport
01.2018 - 10.2018
Parts Counterman
Baxter Auto Parts
07.2016 - 01.2018
Warehouseman/Delivery Driver
Cutright Supply
10.2015 - 07.2016
Delivery Coordinator
The Home Depot
03.2013 - 08.2015
Site Supervisor
Gardner Trucking
05.2011 - 01.2013
Planner, Graveyard Shift Lead
Interstate Distributor Co.
07.2006 - 01.2011
Traffic Manager
Weyerhaeuser
11.2004 - 03.2006
Regional Planner
Gordon Trucking
04.2002 - 11.2005
Truck Dispatcher
Gordon Trucking
04.2000 - 04.2002
Truck Driver
Gordon Trucking
01.1999 - 04.2000
Centralia High School
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