Jeff Hopper
Avon,IN
Summary
Highly motivated and work well with employees and contractors to get the most out of their abilities. Self-employed for many years so I know what an employer expects from their employees. Very good at staying within budgets set.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Freight Broker
Landstar Ranger
03.2022 - Current
- Monitored market and negotiated rates based on trends.
- Tracked shipments and trucks out on deliveries.
- Planned routes for various shipments according to special events, customer needs and weather.
- Contacted existing customers to update accounts and confirm deals.
- Communicated with drivers and dispatch to coordinate delivery schedules.
- Operated computer systems to track shipments to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Built working relationships with clients to foster loyalty and encourage repeat business.
- Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different tariff or fee groups.
- Observed and tracked consignments to verify timely deliveries and accurate invoicing.
- Entered shipping information into computer system and estimated freight and postal rates.
- Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
- Bargained terms and rates with vendors and carriers for favorable shipping conditions.
- Tracked shipments and trucks out on deliveries
Construction Supervisor
Faith Home Improvements
04.1990 - 03.2021
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Complied with safety protocols and enforced proper equipment and material usage.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Supervised job site employees and subcontractors across 8 trades.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
- Completed accurate material and labor estimates for jobs ranging from small to large budgets.
- Reported quality of performance on site to site construction managers.
- Sustained safety protocols, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling and usage of equipment and materials.
- Eliminated project lags by inspecting work-in-progress, tracking lead times and testing work to achieve quality control specifications.
- Maintained safe practices and operated within budget constraints by training construction workers on best practices and established protocols.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
Education
High School Diploma -
Danville Community High School
Danville, IN05.1985
Skills
- Contract Management
- Rate Negotiation
- Price Quoting
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Project management
- Quality control
- Vendor management
- Customer service
- Third-Party Logistics
Timeline
Freight Broker
Landstar Ranger
03.2022 - Current
Construction Supervisor
Faith Home Improvements
04.1990 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Danville Community High School