Evan Norton
Madison Heights,MI
Summary
Seasoned Freight Broker with almost a year of experience. Adept at customer communication and strong motivational qualities . Successful at monitoring the market for accurate price quoting and maintaining long-term client relationships while cultivating new ones.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Freight Broker
Nolan Transportation Group, LLC
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored market and negotiated rates based on trends.
- Tracked shipments and trucks out on deliveries.
- Planned routes for various shipments according to special events, customer needs and weather.
- Contacted existing customers to update accounts and confirm deals.
- Coordinated insurance coverage for goods and packages.
- Communicated with drivers and dispatch to coordinate delivery schedules.
- Stayed updated on latest knowledge in transportation and logistics to provide relevant solutions to clients.
- Operated computer systems to track shipments to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve challenges and improve productivity.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to improve efficiency and comply with regulations.
Remanufacturing Specialist
CRP Industries
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
- Assisted with staff training to enforce quality, safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
- Monitored industry trends to adapt strategies accordingly.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
Landscaping Crew Leader
Hilltop Property Management
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Created and maintained detailed records of landscaping projects for future reference.
- Managed and coordinated installation of complex landscaping projects.
- Educated clients on proper care and maintenance of landscaping projects.
- Developed and implemented strategies for pest and disease control.
- Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design.
- Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
- Supervised team member performance to meet client deadlines and requirements.
- Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
- Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
- Reviewed landscape project tasks, determining budgets and timelines for completion.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
Education
No Degree - Marketing
Jackson, MI DEGREE
Jackson, MIHigh School Diploma -
Onsted Community High School
Onsted, MI05.2017
Skills
- Data Entry
- Third-Party Logistics
- Negotiation
- Rule Enforcement
- Performance Monitoring
- Strategy Implementation
- Corrective Action Planning
- Personnel Management
Bull riding, paintball, hanging with friends and family, Golf.
The stressful and sleepless wold of freight can be overwhelming at times, So i keep myself loose with playing sports such as basketball and bull riding. I enjoy watching football as well in my spare time! Its important to have a balance as well as stay dedicated to your job.
Timeline
Freight Broker
Nolan Transportation Group, LLC
01.2023 - Current
Remanufacturing Specialist
CRP Industries
03.2022 - 01.2023
Landscaping Crew Leader
Hilltop Property Management
03.2020 - 03.2022
No Degree - Marketing
Jackson, MI DEGREE
High School Diploma -
Onsted Community High School
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