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Jeffrey Burchfield

Cascilla,MS

Summary

Meticulous Dispatch Supervisor with 25-year background monitoring daily on road performance and coordinating transportation activities. Detail-oriented collaborator skillful in successfully solving issues and distributing driver assignments. Recognized as team player with well-honed leadership and critical thinking skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Dispatch Manager

GPM Investments
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Promoted safety culture among drivers by reinforcing compliance with regulations and conducting regular safety meetings.
  • Managed a team of dispatchers, fostering a collaborative work environment to ensure smooth operations.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing issues promptly and providing accurate delivery updates.
  • Improved dispatch efficiency by implementing new scheduling and routing strategies.
  • Organized and coordinated dispatch training programs for new hires and refresher training programs for existing personnel to continuously promote company vision, values and culture.
  • Reported to management operational activities and maintained current records.
  • Coordinated with maintenance teams to establish preventive maintenance schedules for fleet vehicles.
  • Supported the implementation of new technology systems designed to enhance dispatch operations' overall efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts that benefited both parties in terms of cost savings and reliability.

Transportation Manager

Sayle Oil Company
02.2008 - 05.2023
  • Maintained compliance with all regulations, avoiding fines and penalties for the organization.
  • Managed a team of drivers, providing support and guidance to improve performance and productivity.
  • Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems.
  • Researched distance, traffic patterns and other aspects to determine cost-effective and productive routes for deliveries.

Cook Portable Warehouse

Division Manager/Transportation Manager
01.2000 - 12.2007

Managed and supervised operations and deliveries of portable wharehouse consisting of 65 plant employees and 21 drivers over a 5 state area. Making sure all drivers followed DOT guidelines.

Education

GED -

Drew High School
Drew, MS

Skills

  • Transportation knowledge
  • Workflow Planning
  • Route Planning
  • Phone dispatch
  • DOT Compliance
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Customer Communication
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Fleet maintenance
  • Employee Performance Reviews
  • Decision-Making
  • Customer Service
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Route Planning and Adjustment
  • Microsoft Office
  • Personnel Monitoring
  • Dispatch Recordkeeping
  • Training and Development
  • Traffic Monitoring
  • Work Order Preparations
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Communication Management
  • Routing orders

Timeline

Dispatch Manager

GPM Investments
06.2023 - 05.2024

Transportation Manager

Sayle Oil Company
02.2008 - 05.2023

Cook Portable Warehouse

Division Manager/Transportation Manager
01.2000 - 12.2007

GED -

Drew High School
Jeffrey Burchfield