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Elizabeth Schwantner

Barnhart,MO

Summary

Patient and safe transportation professional with 20 years experience, clean driving record and a current CDL. In-depth knowledge of safety and traffic regulations and defensive driving techniques.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation Supervisor/ Dispatcher

FirstFleet
St Louis, MO
03.2020 - Current
  • Maintained current knowledge of all personnel in field and all completed deliveries or delays.
  • Reported delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations.
  • Monitored dispatch board and adjusted call priorities regularly based on caller needs.
  • Tracked all changes in computer system to keep records current and accurate.
  • Answered customer requests with information about product availability, shipping information and status updates.
  • Coordinated repair and maintenance schedules for all fleet vehicles and associated equipment.
  • Maximized safety of transportation operations through use of field safety assessments.
  • Served as point of contact for customers and staff by applying customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Taught new hires how to complete key tasks and maintain compliance with standards.
  • Maximized workplace safety for all personnel by promoting culture of safety with well-engaged and satisfied employees.
  • Checked that drivers transported loads securely and in compliance with state DOT laws.
  • Coordinated driver loads and managed dispatch tasks.
  • Communicated with drivers during transit, clearly conveying route updates.
  • Monitored daily routes and delivery schedules, tracking dispatches in real-time.
  • Confirmed driver documents, including bills of lading, trailer placards and current HAZMAT guide.
  • Communicated delays and early arrivals to management.
  • Collaborated with other departments to carry out claims process and loss mitigation from accidents.
  • Reported maintenance and repair needs for transportation vehicles and equipment.
  • Coordinated product shipments from point of origin to destination.
  • Reviewed invoice discrepancies to determine items warranting sign-off.

Dispatcher/Transporter

Starfleet
Middlebury, IN
12.2015 - 03.2020

I dispatched and also delivered some motorhomes throughout the United States.

  • Logged key information regarding each trip, including mileage, fuel and hours on the road.
  • Checked vehicle for wear and tear after every shift and tapped off fuel and fluid levels.
  • Ensured that safety protocols were observed while operating the motor home.
  • Interacted with customers in a pleasant, cordial manner, which helped to builds positive relationships.
  • Interacted with customers in pleasant, cordial manner, which helped to builds positive relationships.
  • Supported and coached new drivers on policies and safety measures, offering assistance with tasks as needed.
  • Helped prevent safety problems and maintain compliance with regulations through effective training practices.

School Bus Driver

Fox C-6 School District
Arnold, MO
04.2001 - 05.2015

Transport children to and from school.

  • Read maps and followed written and verbal geographic directions
  • Reconfigured routes when stops were added or removed from the schedule.
  • Read and verified all permission slips for students to ride home with friends.
  • Reported delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to bases or other vehicles, using telephones or mobile two-way radios
  • Checked vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment were in good working order.
  • Inspected vehicle for cleanliness and safety before each trip.

Office Manager

Expedite Electric
Imperial, MO
06.1990 - 05.2015
  • Instituted and built a dynamic team of astute and successful administrative professionals that supported all corporate growth and productivity objectives.
  • Ensured that all operations met federal and state laws.
  • Oversaw training and daily performance of 8 staff associate.
  • Generated financial reports for management review.
  • Proactively identified and solved complex problems that impact management and business direction
  • Elevated productivity initiatives and managed presidential calendar, including coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Completed billing, collections and reporting duties on a daily basis.
  • Oversaw daily functions.
  • Oversaw office inventory and timely reordering of supplies.
  • Served as main point of contact for outside vendors.
  • Delegated duties for a team of office staff.
  • Updated employee paperwork and records.
  • Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
  • Managed financial documentations such as expense reports and invoices.
  • Automated office operations to manage client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
  • Handled supply purchases and inventory management for office operations and equipment maintenance.
  • Automated office operations, managing client correspondence, payment scheduling, record tracking and data communications.
  • Entered invoice data into company database and updated details, including customer contacts and delivery dates to keep information current.
  • Managed daily operations within office by supporting continuous delivery of excellent services and care.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by resolving account issues efficiently.

Education

Windsor High School
Imperial, MO

Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO

Skills

  • Air Brake Certification
  • Clean DMV record
  • Great attitude
  • Possesses vehicle insurance and bodily injury coverage
  • DOT regulations
  • Current CDL license
  • Safe driver
  • Navigation skills
  • Inventory tracking
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Banking operations
  • Expense reporting
  • Report writing

Timeline

Transportation Supervisor/ Dispatcher

FirstFleet
03.2020 - Current

Dispatcher/Transporter

Starfleet
12.2015 - 03.2020

School Bus Driver

Fox C-6 School District
04.2001 - 05.2015

Office Manager

Expedite Electric
06.1990 - 05.2015

Windsor High School

Jefferson College
Elizabeth Schwantner