Edward Krapf
Lexington,SC
Summary
Operations and logistics leader with deep experience in trucking, fleet coordination, warehousing, and retail operations. Leads routing, freight planning, payroll, hiring, customer communication, and DOT compliance while balancing safety, service levels, and cost control. Known for keeping drivers, freight, and daily workflows aligned to support reliable operations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Watt & Stewart Trucking
Lexington, SC
08.2024 - 10.2026
- Negotiate freight terms, provide customer quotes, and develop new business with prospective and existing clients.
- Led trucking operations and third-party logistics, ensuring driver oversight, payroll accuracy, log maintenance, and hours-of-service compliance.
- Balanced service requirements, budget constraints, safety standards, and drivers' work-life schedules to optimize operational efficiency.
- Coordinate routes, freight monitoring, and delivery planning with drivers, customers, and internal partners.
Low Country Operations Manager
Standard Hauling
Summerville, SC
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Coordinated trucking operations, third-party logistics, and over-the-road driver schedules to enhance transportation efficiency.
- Planned routes and monitored freight to support timely deliveries and responsive customer service.
- Managed payroll procedures, driver logs, and hours-of-service compliance to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors to optimize service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
Fleet Coordinator / Dispatcher
Air Van Inc.
Jacksonville, FL
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Coordinated drivers, routes, and freight deliveries, ensuring DOT compliance through diligent monitoring of logs and service hours.
- Resolved delivery issues by effectively communicating with internal and external contacts, ensuring customer requirements were met.
- Negotiated freight details and supported safe, timely service within budget.
- Executed and managed contractual agreements for services, facilitating clear expectations and accountability.
Terminal Manager
MC Tank & Transport
Charleston, SC
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Supervised a team of 30+ employees handling deliveries across the eastern United States.
- Coordinated loads and driver schedules while managing hiring, payroll, evaluations, training, and staffing to ensure operational efficiency.
- Led terminal operations for a liquid-bulk transportation company, including hazardous-material container port activity.
Dedicated Account Manager
EPES
Greensboro, NC
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed dedicated drivers serving International Paper across three Columbia, SC locations.
- Negotiated contract terms with vendors, securing favorable agreements to optimize service delivery.
- Monitored production, quality, equipment maintenance, and safety to ensure operational standards; addressed service gaps.
- Supported onboarding and employee relations processes, enhancing payroll and staffing workflows.
Operations Manager
Walmart
Summerville, SC
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Led daily operations, staffing, and performance tracking to meet business and customer needs.
- Analyzed business reports to identify improvement opportunities, ensuring safe and compliant operations.
- Addressed customer and employee concerns by actively listening and providing solutions. and coordinated with suppliers and associates.
Assistant Manager
Food Lion
North Charleston, SC
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Led staff meetings and coached employees to improve teamwork and store performance.
- Led team to address financial discrepancies, fostering accountability and accuracy.
- Coordinated merchandising and promotional activities to enhance sales goals and customer service.
Owner
Carolina Logistics Partners
Kernersville, NC
04.2016 - 01.2020
- Founded and operated a licensed, DOT-registered trucking company.
- Managed drivers, payroll, logs, service hours, routing, freight, and third-party logistics to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Developed operating procedures, contracts, and application materials for public transportation programs, enhancing service delivery and regulatory compliance.
- Built customer and supplier relationships while pursuing business growth opportunities, resulting in increased market presence.
Presentation Manager & Pet Products Manager
PetSmart
Summerville, SC
06.2008 - 12.2016
- Directed PetSmart store presentation standards across sales floor and seasonal displays.
- Managed product presentation and seasonal promotions to enhance customer engagement and maintain store standards.
- Coordinated planogram changes and merchandising updates with store leadership teams.
- Reviewed signage placement and promotional setups for brand consistency.
- Recruited and trained associates while coordinating staffing to ensure safe handling of pets and effective store operations.
Area Manager
Walmart
06.1997 - 08.2007
- Progressed through department management and overnight team leadership roles in sporting goods, electronics, and pets, enhancing associate development and streamlining daily operations.
- Coordinated team operations across various locations to ensure consistent operational support.
- Directed Walmart store operations across assigned areas and daily workload priorities
- Coordinated associate schedules, task planning, and break coverage for frontline teams
- Monitored merchandise presentation, aisle recovery, and stockroom organization standards
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management and Logistics
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC01-2015
Associate of Arts - Accounting and General Education
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL06-2007
Skills
- Transportation & logistics
- Trucking operations
- Fleet management
- Logistics optimization
- Logistics coordination
- Route dispatching
- Freight coordination
- Route optimization
- DOT compliance
- Operations management
- Distribution management
- Supply chain management
- Operational budgeting
- Cost reductions
- P&L accountability
- Team leadership
- Team supervision
- Team development
- Staff training
- Talent acquisition
- Negotiation skills
- Process improvement
- Customer relations
- Customer communication
- Cross-functional management
- Warehouse operations
- Strategic thinking
- Payroll administration
- Personnel management
- Staff training
Personal Information
Title: OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS LEADER
Timeline
General Manager
Watt & Stewart Trucking
08.2024 - 10.2026
Low Country Operations Manager
Standard Hauling
08.2023 - 11.2023
Fleet Coordinator / Dispatcher
Air Van Inc.
04.2023 - 08.2023
Terminal Manager
MC Tank & Transport
05.2022 - 03.2023
Dedicated Account Manager
EPES
10.2021 - 05.2022
Operations Manager
Walmart
01.2021 - 10.2021
Assistant Manager
Food Lion
10.2019 - 01.2021
Owner
Carolina Logistics Partners
04.2016 - 01.2020
Presentation Manager & Pet Products Manager
PetSmart
06.2008 - 12.2016
Area Manager
Walmart
06.1997 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management and Logistics
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Associate of Arts - Accounting and General Education
Palm Beach State College