Drew Sension
Seattle,WA
Summary
Operations and supply chain professional with progressive leadership experience in logistics, transportation compliance, process improvement, and customer operations. Demonstrated success leading operational improvement initiatives, implementing technology solutions, and driving revenue growth through data-driven decision-making. Proven ability to improve efficiency, increase profitability, lead cross-functional teams, and optimize transportation operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Account Manager
Safety Rail Company
Chanhassen, Minnesota
04.2024 - Current
- Contributed to 30% revenue growth through strategic customer management and cross-functional operational support.
- Partner with operations, logistics, production, and engineering teams to resolve customer issues and improve service performance.
- Analyze customer feedback and performance trends to identify opportunities.
- Develop and deliver customer training programs that improve product utilization and reduce support requirements.
DOT Regulations Manager
Safety Rail Company
Chanhassen, Minnesota
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed transportation compliance program supporting 15 drivers and a fleet of 20 trucks and trailers.
- Conducted operational risk assessments and implemented corrective actions that strengthened compliance and reduced regulatory exposure.
- Standardized compliance procedures and reporting processes to improve audit readiness and operational consistency.
- Collaborated with operations leadership to maintain safe, efficient, and compliant transportation activities.
Logistics Coordinator
Safety Rail Company
Chanhassen, Minnesota
12.2020 - 04.2024
- Led the implementation of a Transportation Management System (TMS) and API integrations, cutting freight-booking time by 60% and improving shipment visibility and operational efficiency.
- Created standard operating procedures (SOPs) for freight booking processes, improving consistency and training effectiveness.
- Developed a freight-cost quoting process that contributed approximately $600,000 in recovered annual revenue.
- Analyzed carrier performance, shipping trends, and transportation costs to identify operational improvements and support data-driven decision-making.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management & Supply Chain Management
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO11-2026
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Iowa State University
Ames, IASkills
- Operations Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Transportation & Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Team Leadership
- SOP Development
- Process Improvement
- TMS Implementation
- DOT Compliance
- Data Analysis
- Vendor Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- KPI Management
- Project Management
Key Accomplishments
- Reduced freight-booking cycle time by 60% through TMS implementation and API integration.
- Recovered approximately $600,000 annually through development of freight-cost recovery processes.
- Supported 30% revenue growth through strategic account management and operational collaboration.
- Managed transportation compliance activities supporting 15 drivers and 20 commercial vehicles.
Timeline
Regional Account Manager
Safety Rail Company
04.2024 - Current
DOT Regulations Manager
Safety Rail Company
01.2024 - 04.2025
Logistics Coordinator
Safety Rail Company
12.2020 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management & Supply Chain Management
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Iowa State University