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David Livingston

Flat Rock

Summary

Dynamic Carrier Operations Manager with a proven track record at T-Lines Express Corp, excelling in client relationship management and supply chain solutions. Expert in negotiating profitable rates while ensuring customer satisfaction. Adept at building trusted teams and resolving conflicts, driving significant business growth through strategic partnerships and effective communication.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Carrier Operations Manager / Key Account Manager

T-Lines Express Corp
South Lyon
09.2020 - Current
  • Built and maintained strong client relationships to drive business growth.
  • Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions, and promoting compelling business opportunities.
  • Developed thorough understanding of key clients’ needs and requirements to prepare customized solutions.
  • Develop a trusted carrier team to move customers freight on time, in a safe manner.
  • Negotiate rates as to be profitable while yet still offering a cost savings to the customer.

Carrier Procurement Rep

XPO Logistics
Plymouth
10.2016 - 07.2020
  • Procured the highest quality carriers to move the customers freight.
  • Negotiated the rate to move the freight with the carriers.
  • Track and Trace the freight throughout entire move from shipper to receiver.
  • Handled all conflict resolutions for both carriers and customers.
  • Collected necessary paperwork for billing.

Chemical Technician

BASF CORP.
Wyandotte
07.2000 - 10.2016
  • Operated chemical reactors, evaporators and associated equipment in the production of various chemical products.
  • Inspected the finished product for quality control. Packaged the product.
  • Loaded the product onto box trucks and into tanker trucks.
  • Maintained and repaired field equipment. (Pumps, valves, etc.)
  • Performed laboratory tests on the products to insure quality and stabilization.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hamilton J. Robichaud
Dearborn Heights
06.1988

Skills

  • Client relationship management
  • Effective communication
  • Customer solutions
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Teamwork
  • Relationship building
  • Supply chain management
  • Conflict resolution

Affiliations

  • Antique hunting with my wife. Yard sales, estate sales.
  • Kayaking
  • Road Trips

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Carrier Operations Manager / Key Account Manager

T-Lines Express Corp
09.2020 - Current

Carrier Procurement Rep

XPO Logistics
10.2016 - 07.2020

Chemical Technician

BASF CORP.
07.2000 - 10.2016

High School Diploma -

Hamilton J. Robichaud