Secure a challenging role that leverages over thirty years of expertise while fostering continuous professional development
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Supervisor
UNFI
10.2017 - Current
Responsible for onboarding new drivers, creating DQ files, background, drug and alcohol testing. DOT required random testing and processing, compliance for all class A drivers – updating all required documents. Gathering and reporting KPI’s to the general manager and transportation management team. Ensure drivers are working within company safety and operational standards. Report and record all accidents or injuries, discover root cause and determine next steps. Issue any corrective actions plans. Work closely with fleet maintenance to ensure tractors, trailers, reef units, lift gates and pallet jacks are being serviced in a prompt manner.
Regional Safety and Security Manager
Kenan Advantage (Merchant Gas Group)
05.2017 - 07.2019
Area of responsibility included terminals in Albuquerque, Azusa, Fontana and Vacaville. Conduct orientation classes with new employees, train on the safety and security of driving with hazmat, loading and unloading cryogenic hazmat materials, certify drivers in Smith System training, conduct equipment inspections on drivers, tractors, trailers, shop and terminals, unannounced, announced observations with drivers loading and unloading cryogenic liquids and ride along with drivers. Investigate root analysists of accidents and incidents and retrain drivers. Ensure OSHA, MSDS and DOT regulations are being followed.
Transportation Supervisor
Unified Grocers
12.2014 - 05.2017
Responsible for night operations at dairy plant, bakery plant and dry grocery distribution center. Responsibilities include supervising union represented drivers and dispatchers, reducing cost within the three locations, update and maintain DVIR records, drivers logs, creating power point presentations for tailgate meetings to cover operational hot topics and safety concerns. Created and maintain driver training process on hours of service. Troubleshoot any and all operational issues.
Terminal Manager
Team Campbell Logistics
07.2012 - 09.2014
Assisted in the creation and execution of a new terminal. Supervised an office of 20 office employees. 64 company drivers and 50 motor carriers. Tracked and maintained a fleet of 105 tractors. 800 refer trailers and 500 dry vans trailers. Responsible for all day to day operations of the terminal. Maintaining current customer base and establishing new customers. Recommended, oversaw and managed the implementation of Peoplenet software solutions, including training device installation / implementation throughout the organization. Implemented and trained all employees on all software upgrades (ie. Truckmate (TMW)).
Accounts Manager
Swift Transportation
11.2011 - 06.2012
Responsible for the Management and oversight of all on site dedicated accounts throughout the west coast area, ensure effective communications between account managers and driver managers regarding performing their functions, acted as a liaison between drivers and onsite account managers and terminal managers, Monitored and evaluated the performance of the accounts including P&N and fuel costs, mediated in driver conflicts and recommended steps for resolution/correction, assisted in load planning issues, worked cross departmentally to assist drivers and account managers, responsible for the counseling and implementation of corrective action for driver managers and account managers, responsible for hiring and training of new personnel, provided operations coverage for onsite accounts as needed, trouble shoot issues, review reports to analyze business, conduct quarterly safety meetings / presentations for drivers, Assist in the start up of new accounts and creation of strategies to save accounts in jeopardy; Assisted in the procurement of new dedicated business in collaboration with the Sales Team and Regional Dedicated Operations Director.
Responsible for the oversight of all Dedicated Accounts in Southern California, Arizona and New Mexico; Reported back to the Regional Dedicated Operations Managed all issues and made recommendations on how to improve operations at accounts. Responsible for coverage of various site managers when coverage was required, responsible for terminations/suspensions, hiring/training of onsite managers and drivers, held monthly safety meetings with all accounts to ensure adherence to DOT regulations, OSHA compliance and company safety codes, served as primary point of contact between customers and Swift corporate dedicated operations, responsible for reorganization/restructuring of troubled dedicated accounts, over saw all aspects of setup for new business from inception to live operations; Responsible for all aspects of conflict resolution, responsible for conducting yearly performance evaluations for all site managers.
Onsite Manager – Solo Cup
Swift Transportation
03.2006 - 09.2007
Supervised two driver managers and twenty-two drivers (dry freight & intermodal)
Driver Manager – Wal-Mart Refrigerated Division
Swift Transportation
08.2005 - 03.2006
Supervised thirty drivers (refer trailers). Over the road and local fleet
Driver Manager
Scully Distribution Services
05.2000 - 08.2005
Supervised thirty drivers at different customer locations (refer, flatbed, curtain van, straight trucks)
Transportation Manager
Winwell West
01.2000 - 05.2000
Supervised eighteen employees
Nine tractors in fleet (straight trucks)
Customer Service Coordinator
Ryder Integrated Logistics
10.1993 - 01.2000
Xerox Distribution Center: November 1998 – January 2000
Supervised twenty over the road drivers (dry freight)
Target Distribution Center: October 1993 – November 1998
Supervised twenty-one drivers (dry freight)
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Canyon Springs High School
Administration of Justice - undefined
Riverside Community College
Skills
Windows 10 - Advanced
Microsoft Excel – Advanced
Microsoft Word – Intermediate
Microsoft Access – Intermediate
Microsoft PowerPoint – Intermediate
Microsoft Outlook – Advanced
AS400 – Advanced
Qualcomm – Advanced
People Net - Advanced
Lotus Notes – Advanced
Knowledge of DOT HOS, OSHA and MSDS
Cryogenic liquids loading and unloading of bulk quantities