JENNIFER ALONS
Sugar Hill,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
Watco Supply Chain Services
01.2017 - 07.2024
- Facilitated in opening the Duluth branch and growing year over year to $6.5 million in 6 years
- Coordinated and managed logistics operations, including reviewing daily and weekly numbers to align with monthly, quarterly and annual plan
- Provide leadership guidance to new and existing team members by relaying information on company policies, procedures and best practices to facilitate their integration into the team
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes
- Managed multiple accounts, ensuring timely delivery of products and maintaining strong relationships with customers
- Developed strong rapport with carriers and customers to ensure seamless service delivery for all accounts
Logistics Coordinator
Hill Brothers Logistics
10.2014 - 01.2017
- Negotiated contracts to secure favorable rates and terms.
- Collaborated with sales and operations teams to meet customer demands and optimize freight movement.
- Researched market prices for lanes and create target price points to finalize customer quotes.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected disruptions in the supply chain, developing contingency plans to minimize negative impacts on business operations.
- Improved order accuracy through meticulous data entry and verification processes.
- Updated and maintained databases to track shipments and inventory.
Logistics Coordinator
Miller Logistics, Inc
10.2011 - 10.2014
- Managed relationships with carriers and negotiated favorable rates and terms
- Collaborated with sales and operations teams to meet customer demands and optimize freight movement
- Researched market prices for lanes and create target price points to finalize customer quotes.
- Collaborated with sales and customer service teams to address client concerns and expedite orders when necessary.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected disruptions in the supply chain, developing contingency plans to minimize negative impacts on business operations.
- Negotiated competitive rates with carriers, resulting in cost savings for customers.
Workers Compensation Representative
Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Companies
02.2009 - 09.2011
- Handled initial claim setup to determine what criteria had been met to handle internally or if required outsourcing
- Processed insurance claims and handled insurance denials
- Monitored claims to ensure compliance with company and state policies
- Worked with third party companies to ensure complex claims were handled according to specific state laws and regulations.
Finance/Internal Auditor
Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Companies
09.2005 - 02.2009
- Collected data and analyzed accuracy of information provided and requested additional information upon request
- Discovered incidents of occupational fraud due to misallocation of companies monies
- Developed policies and procedures for the internal audit function
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve control weaknesses
- Prepared audit reports that accurately evaluated the effectiveness of internal controls
- Performed data analysis to identify errors and discrepancies in financial records.
Education
BA - Business Management: Business Administration
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IASkills
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Decision Making
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Effective Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Customer Focus
Timeline
Team Lead
Watco Supply Chain Services
01.2017 - 07.2024
Logistics Coordinator
Hill Brothers Logistics
10.2014 - 01.2017
Logistics Coordinator
Miller Logistics, Inc
10.2011 - 10.2014
Workers Compensation Representative
Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Companies
02.2009 - 09.2011
Finance/Internal Auditor
Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Companies
09.2005 - 02.2009
BA - Business Management: Business Administration
University of Northern Iowa
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