Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
AccountManager
David Sesso

David Sesso

Des Plaines,IL

Summary

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about becoming a valuable member of your team.

My experience in dispatching is unique, having acquired it while driving a truck with some input from the dispatch team. This approach allowed for comprehensive understanding of the business while earning a steady income through truck operation. The journey was challenging and stressful, offering daily learning opportunities dispatching and offering a complete insight into the driver's role. Humble and eager to explore dispatching in an office setting collaborating with both drivers and brokers. Surely there is much more to learn!

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Gulfstream Logistics
09.2019 - 12.2022
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.

Dispatcher

Gulfstream Logistics
09.2019 - 12.2022
  • Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
  • Managed conflict resolutions with customers, brokers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
  • Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking.
  • Maintained professional relationship with shippers, receivers and drivers to increase trust, reliability and rapport.
  • Provide timely updates to customers and/or brokers when necessary, work with brokers/customers to get new pickup/delivery slots to maintain an efficient truck schedule.
  • Minimized cost of operations by optimizing routes for drivers to align with budget.
  • Answered phone calls and responded to customer emails.
  • Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and resolution.
  • Coordinated schedules for optimal coverage of daily workload and adjusted quickly to changing demands.
  • Scheduled and organized delivery routes.
  • Preserved accurate records of dispatched orders, deliveries and receipts.
  • Tracked and monitored vehicle performance and maintenance.
  • Monitored flow of paperwork and directed information to appropriate departments.
  • Communicated with warehouse staff to facilitate proper loading and unloading of orders.

Truck Driver

Gulfstream Logistics
07.2018 - 09.2019
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.

Sales Associate

Medieval Times
07.2005 - 12.2009

Built relationships with sales and house reps to promote Medieval Times through their entertainment portals.

  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products.

Stunt Performer

Medieval Times
02.2001 - 08.2005
  • Maintained professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
  • Used body language, facial expressions and vocal techniques to convey messages.
  • Collaborated with other actors to create believable and dynamic scenes.
  • Gained unique and valueable on-set experience
  • Collaborated with directors and other cast members to refine performances.
  • Developed characters through improvisation and script analysis.
  • Utilized physical and vocal techniques to portray characters on stage.
  • Made quick adjustments to characters on stage.
  • Received positive audience feedback in various theatrical shows.
  • Conducted warm-up exercises prior to performances to increase focus and energy.
  • Delivered unique and compelling performances.
  • Gained valueable experience riding horses in classical and western styles.

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Barrington High School
Barrington, IL
06.2000

Skills

  • Trucking Dispatching
  • Logistics Planning
  • Analytical Approach
  • Route Planning
  • Load Security
  • Paperwork Coordination
  • GPS and Route Planning
  • Efficient Trip Planner
  • Defensive Strategies
  • DOT Requirements
  • Fuel Logs
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Route Management
  • Adjusting Routes

Timeline

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Gulfstream Logistics
09.2019 - 12.2022

Dispatcher

Gulfstream Logistics
09.2019 - 12.2022

Truck Driver

Gulfstream Logistics
07.2018 - 09.2019

Sales Associate

Medieval Times
07.2005 - 12.2009

Stunt Performer

Medieval Times
02.2001 - 08.2005

High School Diploma - General Studies

Barrington High School
David Sesso