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Frances Charles

Stockton,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented Transportation Coordinator with over 9 years of experience scheduling and managing fleet of up to 5 vehicles for diverse organizations. Practiced in leading teams of drivers in timely and quality shipment of products for diverse customers.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Transport-specialist

Sika Corporation
Milpitas, CA
08.2018 - Current
  • Researched affordable transportation methods and performed safety audits on equipment.
  • Planned and oversaw third-party shipments, managing stakeholder relationships and contracted rates.
  • Provided timely transportation of diverse clients to healthcare facilities.
  • Optimized compliance with state and federal regulations related to shipment of Sika Aggregate Materials, LaHabra Products.
  • Determined most effective mode and routing of materials to customer locations and company facilities.

CDL Truck Driver

HydroChemPSC
Stockton, CA
07.2020 - 08.2020
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.

Scheduling Specialist /Driver

Pacific Freight Transportation
Hayward, CA
04.2020 - 07.2020
  • Established rapport with callers to build loyalty and support retention goals.
  • Provided detailed information about available services and requirements.
  • Acted as first point of contact and set appointments for prospective clients.
  • Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.

Transport Specialist

Seaview Pathway
Hayward, CA
11.2018 - 03.2019
  • Planned and oversaw third-party shipments, managing stakeholder relationships and contracted rates.
  • Update, Monitor, and input information into TMS to reflect accurate shipment information.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to insure timely transportation services.
  • Work closely with Supply Chain Team to accurately schedule part shipment to or from the plant.
  • Create bill of ladings via 3rd party software programs

Customer Service Specialist

Blue Shield Of California
Lodi, CA
02.2007 - 08.2012
  • Used consultative techniques to understand customer needs and make strategic referrals to business partners.
  • Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Transportation And Logistics Management

American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
05.2024

High School Diploma -

School For Adults
Stockton, CA
12.1998

Skills

  • Formal Grievance Handling
  • Traffic Laws and Regulations
  • Dependability and Honesty
  • Freight Examination
  • Customer Relationships
  • Delivery and Shipment Records
  • Transport Defects
  • Delivery Verification
  • DOT Requirements
  • Supply Inventory Management
  • Efficiency and Time Management
  • Spreadsheet Tracking
  • Stakeholder Relationships
  • Transportation and Logistics Coordination
  • Efficient Routing

Timeline

CDL Truck Driver

HydroChemPSC
07.2020 - 08.2020

Scheduling Specialist /Driver

Pacific Freight Transportation
04.2020 - 07.2020

Transport Specialist

Seaview Pathway
11.2018 - 03.2019

Transport-specialist

Sika Corporation
08.2018 - Current

Customer Service Specialist

Blue Shield Of California
02.2007 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Transportation And Logistics Management

American Public University System

High School Diploma -

School For Adults
Frances Charles