Jared Lundquist
Hutchinson,KS
Summary
Logical Transportation Manager with a 5 year background overseeing shipment coordination. Adept at reducing shipping costs, increasing efficiency and implementing safety regulations. Assigns tasks to drivers and directs vehicle maintenance repairs. Excellent multitasking, time management and verbal communication talents.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Manager
FirstFleet
05.2019 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of all vehicles'' registration, insurance policies, maintenance logs, and other relevant documentation for easy access during audits or inspections.
- Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
- Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
- Increased fleet efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and scheduling regular vehicle inspections.
- Coordinated safety meetings to educate team members on best practices to mitigate hazard opportunities.
- Increased regulatory compliance by monitoring vehicles to verify adherence to operational, state and federal requirements.
- Reduced repair costs through the establishment of strategic partnerships with reliable vendors and negotiating favorable contract terms.
- Trained drivers to manage time effectively, improving overall mileage performance.
- Enhanced overall fleet safety through rigorous compliance with regulatory standards and implementation of best practices in risk management.
- Maintained accurate driver information for delivery scheduling.
- Provided all drivers with pertinent safety materials regarding rules and regulations.
- Facilitated smooth communication channels between drivers and dispatchers to improve overall operational flow.
- Streamlined operations to increase productivity and oversaw employees to maximize outcomes.
- Managed a diverse team of drivers, maintenance crews, and administrative staff which contributed to improved collaboration and efficiency in the workplace.
- Suggested actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses.
Night Crew Manager
Kroger - King Soopers
04.2011 - 04.2019
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally, ensuring a positive shopping experience.
- Contributed to increased sales performance by effectively managing promotional displays and signage during overnight shifts.
- Optimized workflow efficiency with strategic delegation of tasks among team members based on individual strengths.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members; identifying areas for improvement and recommending appropriate courses of action.
- Mentored new employees, providing comprehensive training on store policies, procedures, and systems.
- Monitored product expiration dates diligently, rotating stock to ensure freshness while minimizing losses due to spoilage or returns.
- Streamlined processes for stocking shelves, resulting in decreased product spoilage and waste.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents, promoting employee well-being and adherence to regulations.
- Managed 6 employees nightly in delivering smooth, productive night shift operations.
Assistant Manager
Hollywood Video
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
Education
High School Diploma -
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, COHigh School Diploma -
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Fleet Optimization
- Fleet Management
- Scheduling
- Vehicle inspections
- Preventive Maintenance
- Operations and logistics
- Delivery schedule oversight
- Employee Management
- Fleet scheduling
- Transportation Regulations
- Driver management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Route Planning
- Safety Monitoring
- MS Office Suite
- Effective Communication
- Expense Tracking
- Vendor Collaboration
- Cost Reduction
- Accident Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Daily Operations Management
- Logistics Planning
- Workload Management
- Critical Thinking
- Transportation Coordination
- Worker Supervision
- Safety Management
- Driver hiring
- Fleet Dispatch
Additional Information
Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and TMW.
Timeline
Fleet Manager
FirstFleet
05.2019 - Current
Night Crew Manager
Kroger - King Soopers
04.2011 - 04.2019
Assistant Manager
Hollywood Video
01.2005 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
High School Diploma -
Pikes Peak Community College
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