Jackson McFarlin
Chehalis,WA
Summary
Customer-oriented professional with extensive experience in transportation and logistics. Spent 13 years at United Van Lines, refining skills in customer service, operational efficiency, and logistics management. Joined UNFI in 2019 as a driver and steadily advanced to Transportation Manager at their Centralia distribution center. Developed and led one of the nation's top-performing teams over the past 5½ years. Committed to delivering high-quality service while identifying cost-saving opportunities for the company. Dedication to team growth and success has driven personal sacrifices and ensured ongoing excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver, Transportation Supervisor, Fleet Manager, Transportation Manager
UNFI
09.2019 - Current
- Managed the consolidation of 3 large domiciles in to one
- Supported Ridgefield DC and saved over 200K annually
- Managed the safety, efficiency and legal compliance of 100 drivers
- Managed the Ridgefield and Centralia Penske shops
- Had the top Warehouse to Wheels program in the country. UNFI modeled entire program after the program I created
- Decreased the fleet by half with a savings of over 200K annually between CEN and RID
- Led an in house re-route that saved us 2.6 million
- Successfully led the move away from 3rd party logistics including in house JB hunt
Relocation Specialist
United Van Lines / Corporate Moving Systems
06.2014 - 09.2019
- Certified UniGroup Class A Driver
- Operated vehicles in safe and efficient manner
- Able to resolve customer complaints
- Evaluated customer needs and determined appropriate action
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise and household goods at stores, homes and vendor locations
- Covered WA, OR, ID and MT
United Van Lines / Suddath Relocations
10.2006 - 06.2014
- Loaded and unloaded trailers daily
- Delivered CT scanners and MRI scanners to multiple hospitals in WA
- Maintained vehicle in proper operating condition
- Evaluated customer needs and determined appropriate action
- Certified Mover
- Certified Packer
Casual Labor
Master Builders Association of Pierce County
08.2002 - 03.2014
- Provided casual labor for Street of Dreams, Tour of Remodeled Homes and other annual events
- Aided in set up and tear down of annual home show booth
- Provided customer service at annual semi-formal events
Education
Criminal Justice
Pierce College
Lakewood, Puyallup, WA01.2008
Leadership and Relationship Building
The CORE
Tacoma, WA01.2007
High School Diploma -
Lakes High School
Lakewood, WA01.2006
Skills
- Skilled in multiple communication styles
- Safety Orientation training
- CDL – Class A
- Considerate and respectful leader
- UniGroup and OSHA safety trained
- Dependable and reliable
- ELD Certified
- Ability to lift more than200 lbs
- Exceptional problem solver
- Adaptable to all situations
Timeline
Driver, Transportation Supervisor, Fleet Manager, Transportation Manager
UNFI
09.2019 - Current
Relocation Specialist
United Van Lines / Corporate Moving Systems
06.2014 - 09.2019
United Van Lines / Suddath Relocations
10.2006 - 06.2014
Casual Labor
Master Builders Association of Pierce County
08.2002 - 03.2014
Leadership and Relationship Building
The CORE
Criminal Justice
Pierce College
High School Diploma -
Lakes High School
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