Edmond Bell Sr
Executive
Twinsburg,Ohio
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Transportation Resource, LLC.
Solon, Ohio
01.2010 - Current
- Provide professional drivers, trucks, and drivers for short- and long-term assignments.
- Truck Driver Leasing Company
- Driver Hiring Management
- DOT Compliance
- Clearinghouse
- Warehouse Management
- HR Hiring Service
- Route & Shuttle Drivers
- Customer Delivery Management
VP of Sales and Business Development
North American Carriers
Twinsburg, OH
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Nationwide Transportation Brokerage Firm
- USA
- Canada
- Mexico
- International
President/Owner
Laser Expedited Transportation, Inc.
Twinsburg, Ohio
01.1995 - 01.2006
- Oversee Company Operations, Budgets, Sales, Accounting, Payroll, Purchasing, and Human Resource, etc. SOLD COMPANY IN 2006.
- Nationwide Trucking, Transportation & Distribution Company
- Owned & operated over 60 trucks, trailers, and drivers.
- Warehouse Site Selection in various states
- Opened Warehouses in St. Louis, Atlanta, Chicago for (2) major corporations.
- Hired, Trained, Purchased Forklifts, Racking, setup stocking and inventory procedures.
Director of Freight & Logistics
Ohio Traffic & Logistics Company
Bedford, Ohio
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Logistics Consultant. Work with corporations to setup freight and distribution programs. Negotiate freight rates and contracts. Implement procedures for JIT consolidation process to eliminate inventory and improve service to plants and customers. Oversee the process of auditing freight bills and payment.
- Freight Management & Logistics Consulting Company
Corporate Transportation & Distribution Manager
RB&W Corporation
Mentor, Ohio
01.1990 - 01.1993
- Oversee all transportation and distribution corporate wide which included manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and (40) distribution warehouses nationwide. Negotiate all freight contracts with commercial carriers for Truckload, LTL, Ocean, and Rail. Manage all import shipments freight from China, Japan, Taiwan, and England into the US.
- Manufacturer of fasteners (Sold to Park Ohio)
Corporate Traffic & Distribution Manager
Mor-Flo Industries, Inc.
Cleveland, Ohio
01.1985 - 01.1990
- Manage all aspects of Corporate Transportation. Negotiate carrier contracts for Truckload, LTL, Ocean, and Expedited Services for (3) plants and (38) distribution facilities. Responsible for freight budget of 35 million dollars. Accountable for budget compliance, forecasting, trend analysis, and cost savings initiatives. Ensure on-time delivery of all products to customers and plants quickly and efficiently. Responsible for the audit and payment of freight invoices. Handle all OS&D freight claims.
- Manufacturer of Water Heaters (sold to American Water Heater)
Senior Logistics Manager
Design Freight Systems, Inc.
Columbus
01.1983 - 01.1985
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of 5 employees, responsible for Truckload, LTL, Rail, and Ocean Shipments for various corporate accounts.
- Transportation & Logistics Company
Air-Freight Cargo Manager
Delta Airlines, Inc.
Orlando, Florida
01.1980 - 01.1983
Education
Associate Degree - Advance Traffic & Transportation Management
Bliss College
01.1985
Diploma - Transportation Management
Southeastern Academy
01.1979
CPM: Certified Purchasing Manager - undefined
Skills
- Knowledge of LTL Freight Systems
- Knowledge of all DOT Rules & Regulations
- Knowledge of Ohio Employment Laws
- MS Office Professional: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Knowledge of Accounting Principals, Income statements and balance sheets
- Excellent Freight Negotiation skills
- Very Well Organized and Prioritized
- Good Communication skills both verbally and written
Timeline
General Manager
Transportation Resource, LLC.
01.2010 - Current
VP of Sales and Business Development
North American Carriers
01.2007 - 01.2010
President/Owner
Laser Expedited Transportation, Inc.
01.1995 - 01.2006
Director of Freight & Logistics
Ohio Traffic & Logistics Company
01.1993 - 01.1995
Corporate Transportation & Distribution Manager
RB&W Corporation
01.1990 - 01.1993
Corporate Traffic & Distribution Manager
Mor-Flo Industries, Inc.
01.1985 - 01.1990
Senior Logistics Manager
Design Freight Systems, Inc.
01.1983 - 01.1985
Air-Freight Cargo Manager
Delta Airlines, Inc.
01.1980 - 01.1983
Associate Degree - Advance Traffic & Transportation Management
Bliss College
Diploma - Transportation Management
Southeastern Academy