Jarad Bodkin
Burlington,KY
Summary
Over 18 years in Logistics. Holding various roles in distribution, sales, manufacturing, and transportation. Positions held...
-Loader/picker. (Inbound/Outbound) order picking, receiving, loading/unloading.
-High reach operator. Put away receiving orders, and drop outbound orders.
-Licensed forklift (sit down and stand up), high reach, single jack, double jack, manual jack, and cherry picker. Raymond and Crown equipment.
-Clerk, data entry, build/close loads. Handle daily workflow of drivers in and out.
-Warehouse Lead, supported Supervisor in coordinating the completion of daily workflow with our shift team.
-Sales Supervisor, coordinated daily workflow.. inounds, outbounds, picking, loading, inventory management, cycle counts, and product delivery for our class B DSD network of team and drivers.
-Transportation Supervisor, managed a team of x12 Class A drivers. Tasked included... yard spotting, shuttle deliveries, short-haul, and DSD product deliveries to our class B trucks.
Coordinating daily work flow of 100+ loads a week. Working closely with warehouse, sales, and manufacturing teams daily to ensure safe on time deliveries.
-Certified field safety trainer. To conduct Safety reviews, commentary drives, etc.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
Max Trans Logistics
02.2025 - Current
- Negotiated freight rates with carriers to optimize transportation costs.
- Coordinated shipment schedules and managed load assignments for timely deliveries.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to ensure repeat business and satisfaction.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new opportunities for business growth and client acquisition.
- Monitored market and negotiated rates based on trends.
- Developed strong relationships with carriers and shippers, fostering trust and loyalty.
- Negotiated competitive rates with carriers, resulting in cost savings for customers.
- Secured repeat business through consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations regarding both pricing and delivery times.
- Tracked shipments and trucks out on deliveries.
- Expanded the company''s network of reliable carriers, improving overall operational efficiency.
- Maintained compliance with federal regulations by closely monitoring carrier performance and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Collaborated with sales teams to identify new business opportunities and grow existing accounts.
Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams
04.2023 - Current
- Researched market trends, presenting insights to clients for informed decision-making regarding property investments.
- Coordinated open house events, optimizing scheduling and presentation to maximize visitor engagement.
- Streamlined administrative tasks using real estate software, improving efficiency in transaction processing.
- Leveraged social media platforms to promote listings, reaching broader audience and generating leads.
- Tailored communication style to meet diverse client needs, building trust and rapport.
- Coordinated appointments to show tenants and buyers prospective homes.
- Reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.
- Studied property listings, interviewed prospective clients, accompanied clients to properties and discussed condition of sales.
- Managed scheduled meetings to maintain satisfaction of both buyers and sellers and facilitate smooth purchases.
Class A Truck Driver, OTR
Roehl Transportation
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Operated Class A truck to transport goods across diverse regions efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state transportation regulations during all hauls.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety standards.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate delivery schedules and routes.
- Managed cargo loading and unloading, ensuring secure transport of freight.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and fuel usage for reporting purposes.
- Adapted to changing road conditions and prioritized safety in high-pressure situations.
- Streamlined paperwork processing by accurately logging hours of service, trip details, and expense reports in a timely manner.
- Performed thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, identifying potential issues before they became problems.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by planning and executing optimal routes for long-haul trips.
- Safeguarded cargo through proper loading, securing, and monitoring during transport.
- Ensured timely deliveries by coordinating closely with dispatchers and adjusting routes as needed.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Real Estate Agent
Culbertson Real Estate Group
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted property showings, providing clients with detailed information and answering inquiries.
- Developed marketing materials to enhance property visibility and attract potential buyers.
- Assisted in negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with local regulations and client expectations.
- Managed client relationships, fostering trust and facilitating smooth transactions throughout the buying process.
Transportation Supervisor
Schwans Food Company
08.2004 - 04.2022
- Supervised daily logistics operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company standards across distribution, sales, manufacturing, and transportation.
- Coordinated routing and scheduling of 4 shorthaul drivers, 4 DSD drivers, and 4 yard spotting/shuttle drivers. All class A drivers.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices in logistics and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational workflows and reduced turnaround times.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of products for distribution.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to enhance team productivity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address service issues and improve customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed transportation data to identify trends, inform decisions, and drive operational enhancements.
- Managed routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance.
- Coordinated schedules and routes for drivers to ensure timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.
- Ensured proper documentation was completed accurately for all transportation operations, including driver logs, vehicle inspection reports, and accident/incident reports.
- Addressed issues swiftly, resolving conflicts between drivers, customers, or other stakeholders effectively.
- Scheduled repair and preventive maintenance of vehicles and other equipment.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the team by encouraging feedback from drivers on ways to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed a team of drivers, providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations to maintain a high level of professionalism.
- Improved transportation efficiency by optimizing routes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Improved working conditions for employees and fostered work environment that maximized employee morale and engagement.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and excellent customer service practices.
- Enhanced safety measures by conducting regular vehicle inspections and enforcing strict adherence to regulations.
- Oversaw transportation of 30+ trailers, and over 100+ loads daily by coordinating personnel and developing efficient routes and workload schedules.
- Maintained and verified time, transportation, financial, inventory and personnel records.
- Increased on-time delivery rates by closely monitoring driver performance metrics and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Verified that drivers completed required safety training and attended quarterly driver safety meetings.
- Demonstrated tasks to new hires and assigned to experienced workers for further training.
- Monitored and maintained on-time delivery, reliability, service and performance.
- Allocated equipment to meet transportation needs and financial goals.
- Streamlined operations, implemented new technologies for tracking and communication purposes.
- Closely monitored operations and performed regular safety audits for adherence to administrative policies and compliance regulations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless coordination in supply chain processes.
- Assisted in developing company policies related to transportation procedures, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.
- Verified that drivers transported loads safely and complied with state DOT laws.
- Maintained compliance with DOT regulations and accurately documented driver qualifications, permits, and equipment information.
- Maintained detailed records of transportation activities to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Evaluated fleet maintenance requirements regularly, scheduling services accordingly to minimize downtime.
- Conducted risk assessments for potential hazards within the transportation process, implementing preventative measures when necessary.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions focused on scaling business growth while maintaining exceptional service quality.
- Identified appropriate travel routes in accordance with applicable traffic and bulk cargo transportation laws, regulations, protocols, and guidelines.
- Worked with service providers to resolve issues and correct delays.
- Coordinated schedules and communicated changes to customers.
- Worked closely with personnel, customers, and contractors to resolve problems.
- Balanced schedule and customer demands against team capabilities and available resources to meet performance objectives.
- Coordinated responses to emergencies by dispatching vehicles and bringing in additional personnel.
- Managed labor assignments and equipment allocations and met transportation, operations and production goals.
- Motivated workers to exceptional performance through implementation of new strategies.
- Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
- Recommended measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and team operation and productivity.
- Reviewed orders, production schedules, blueprints and shipping or receiving notices and assigned work sequences and material shipping dates and destinations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Simon Kenton
IndependenceSkills
- Client relationship management
- Freight rate negotiation
- Market trend analysis
- Shipment coordination
- Logistics optimization
- Transportation scheduling
- Team leadership development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
- Goal oriented
- Operations
Timeline
Account Manager
Max Trans Logistics
02.2025 - Current
Class A Truck Driver, OTR
Roehl Transportation
08.2023 - 12.2023
Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams
04.2023 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Culbertson Real Estate Group
10.2022 - 04.2023
Transportation Supervisor
Schwans Food Company
08.2004 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Simon Kenton