Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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IDREES ALAWAD

Dublin,OH

Summary

Accomplished Dispatch Manager with a proven track record at USA EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Expert in workflow and route planning, with a flair for fostering strong leadership within teams. Achieved significant improvements in fleet maintenance and staff development, directly contributing to increased market share.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dispatch Manager

USA EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC
03.2022 - Current
  • Scheduled deliveries and pickups according to customer needs.
  • Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and resolution.
  • Managed a team of dispatchers, fostering a collaborative work environment to ensure smooth operations.
  • Promoted safety culture among drivers by reinforcing compliance with regulations and conducting regular safety meetings.
  • Tracked and monitored vehicle performance and maintenance.
  • Monitored vehicle locations to coordinate timely arrivals.
  • Managed customer accounts and invoicing.

General Manager

SULTAN LLC
10.2017 - 02.2022
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.

Field Service Technician

World Wide Technology, Inc.
01.2013 - 10.2017
  • Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.
  • Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests for timely on-call support.
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing prompt and efficient on-site support for technical issues.
  • Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
  • Streamlined service processes, documenting repair procedures and creating comprehensive reports for each job completed.
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism in all interactions with clients, consistently receiving positive feedback for exceptional service.
  • Maximized operational efficiency by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of productivity while adhering to safety guidelines.
  • Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
  • Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA
06-2015

Skills

  • Workflow planning
  • Route planning
  • Phone dispatch
  • DOT compliance
  • Staff training and development
  • Schedule coordination
  • Customer communication
  • Fleet maintenance
  • Multiple project coordination
  • Field call management
  • Employee time records
  • Service level agreements
  • Sales support
  • Fleet dispatching
  • Strong leadership

Certification

  • Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol (NTRIP) Certification – International GNSS Service.

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dispatch Manager

USA EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC
03.2022 - Current

General Manager

SULTAN LLC
10.2017 - 02.2022

Field Service Technician

World Wide Technology, Inc.
01.2013 - 10.2017
  • Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol (NTRIP) Certification – International GNSS Service.

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Virginia Western Community College
IDREES ALAWAD