Jarred Ellis
3 Cheddar Dr Bella Vista,AR
Summary
Service-focused Transportation Manager with superb background in logistics management. Highly skilled at efficiency management, cost reduction and performance maximization. Dedicated to continuous productivity improvements through training as well as timely and efficient transportation operations. Stellar problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Supervisor
Tyson Foods
Springdale, AR
09.2023 - Current
- Responsible for leading the Tyson long-haul division for over 300 drivers to achieve efficient service deliveries.
- Able to handle complaints and resolve conflicts and otherwise negotiate with others quickly and effectively.
- Asset utilization, everyday driver management for the specific needs of a driver are also apart of daily duties.
- Navigate with ease, programs such as LME, ORB COMM, SAP, TES, Samsara. Very skilled at catching problems before they become an issue on down the road.
- Coaching team members everyday to promote high morale and productivity within the company.
3PL and Dispatch Manager
R & R Packaging
Gravette, AR
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Dispatch drivers OTR and Locally
- Manage current customers while sorting new customers and RFP's
- Track and update brokers on loads currently assigned
- Track DOT and FMCSA regulations and law
- Route drivers to locations for pick up and delivery
Freight Broker
Stevens Transportation Inc
DALLAS , TX
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Liaison between shippers and carriers to secure transportation of goods
- Freight brokering to attract new customers
- Pair customers with freight carriers
- Book orders and line carriers up for loading
- Negotiate pay between the carrier and customer
- CDL License
- 3PL
- Dispatching trucks OTR, Local, Regional
- Developed relationships with freight carriers to negotiate competitive rates and services.
Driver Manager
Ellis Brokerage LLC
11.2017 - 06.2021
- DOT and FMCSA regulations
- Liaison between broker and (IC) Independent Contractors
- Negotiating lane rates with brokers
- Tracking and Tracing
- Submitting OS&D information, Claims and Equipment breakdowns
- Booking loads
- Equipment knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Different computer applications and software (DAT, KeepTrucking.ie)
- Knowledge of Federal and State laws and guidelines
- Dispatching loads, drivers from cradle to grave.
Driver Recruiter
JB Hunt
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Develop potential driver leads using cold calling, e-mail, computer databases, and Internet recruitingresources
- Present the benefits of working for JBHT to qualified candidates and close the offer to meet recruitinggoals
- Assist qualified candidates in completing their employment application and ensure all necessarypaperwork is sent to Driver Personnel to expedite the background check process
- Follow up with any driver who fails to report to orientation to reschedule
- Track qualified candidates for future job opportunities.
Infantry Team Leader
United States Army
01.2001 - 02.2013
- Assists in the performance of reconnaissance operations
- Employs, fires, and recovers anti-personnel and anti-tank mines
- Locates and neutralizes mines
- Operates, mounts/dismounts, zeros, and engages targets using nightvision sight
- Operates and maintains communications equipment and operates in a radio net
- Operatesin NBC contaminated area
- Constructs field expedient firing aids for infantry weapons
- Performs as a member of a fire team duringa movement to contact, reconnaissance, and security, an attack, defense, situational training exercisesand all infantry dismounted battle drills
- Processes prisoners of war and captured documents.
Phlebotomy Intern
Petra Allied Health
Springdale, AR
01.2011 - 02.2011
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Improved accuracy in identifying veins through extensive practice of palpation techniques on various skin types and ages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cotter High School
Cotter, AR05.2002
Skills
- Samsara
- Military Experience
- LME
- Orb Comm
- Supply Chain
- Talent acquisition
- SAP
- Fleet monitoring
- Employee Management
- Route Planning
- Team Leadership and Motivation
- Oracle
- SQL
- Account payable
- Excel
- Microsoft office Outlook
- AS400
- Effective communication abilities
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Performance monitoring and evaluation
- Cost Reduction
- Transportation Regulations
- Operational Efficiency
- Safety protocol
- Fleet Management
Timeline
Fleet Supervisor
Tyson Foods
09.2023 - Current
3PL and Dispatch Manager
R & R Packaging
02.2023 - 08.2023
Freight Broker
Stevens Transportation Inc
06.2021 - 02.2023
Driver Manager
Ellis Brokerage LLC
11.2017 - 06.2021
Driver Recruiter
JB Hunt
01.2016 - 11.2017
Phlebotomy Intern
Petra Allied Health
01.2011 - 02.2011
Infantry Team Leader
United States Army
01.2001 - 02.2013
High School Diploma -
Cotter High School