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Jennifer Bolton

Morristown,IN

Summary

Dependable Dispatcher offering 3 years of experience maintaining tight delivery schedules and keeping customers satisfied. Stellar skills in clear and professional team and customer communication. Enthusiastic about driving improvements to business operations.

Multitasking professional offering exemplary skills in keeping accurate records and documentation and mentoring new employees. Determined Dispatch Supervisor willing to manage schedules and keep a careful eye on man hours with DOT regulations.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Dispatch Supervisor

Quickway Carriers
10.2020 - Current
  • Dispatch supervisor, Computer savvy, Filling paper work, Google sheets, Citric, Build loads, Payroll, Excel sheets, Multi Tasker, Answering calls
  • Scheduled or dispatched workers, equipment or service vehicles to locations using peoplenet or telephones.
  • Recorded and maintained files or records of customer requests, work or services performed.
  • Monitored dispatch board and adjusted call priorities regularly based on Kroger's needs.
  • Developed and implemented new procedures to improve operational efficiency.
  • Scheduled, assigned, and monitored the work of over 70 drivers.
  • Dispatched drivers to meet daily delivery needs for Kroger customers.
  • Answered customer requests with information about shipping information and status updates.
  • Investigated customer inquiries regarding delivery status or delays.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth inter-departmental communication.
  • Managed daily delivery and work schedules to maximize coverage.
  • Reviewed routes, daily traffic and weather conditions to adjust plans, meeting daily requirements, and service needs.
  • Worked with routing specialists, route managers and service department to optimize routes.
  • Worked closely with transportation supervisor to dispatch and assign loads.
  • Supervised driver dispatching, route planning and vehicle tracking for over 70 drivers.
  • Advised personnel about accidents, weather conditions or other hazards.
  • Reviewed scope of each project to estimate number of man-hours required.
  • Ensured that daily dispatch operations ran smoothly and efficiently.
  • Conferred with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, problems or requests for service or equipment.
  • Tracked changes in computer system to keep records current and accurate.
  • Documented services performed, operations information, and dispatch details in system.
  • Prepared daily work and run schedules.
  • Alerted personnel of road and weather hazards to minimize accidents and delays.
  • Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
  • Delivered products to customer locations on time.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

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Vehicle Inspector

CARVANA
Indianapolis, IN
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Inspected vehicles for damages, porter, cleaned
  • Reviewed repairs by test driving vehicles and conducting final inspections.
  • Followed all safety protocols while performing vehicle inspections inside workshop environment.
  • Completed vehicle inspections to verify compliance with standards and regulations and prevented use of vehicles with extreme safety concerns or violations.
  • Repaired minor defects on vehicles such as changing light bulbs or replacing wiper blades.
  • Submitted in-depth reports to supervisor on vehicle conditions following inspections.
  • Photographed damaged areas on vehicles and submitted pictures with completed inspection reports.
  • Inspected vehicles to assess damage and functionality, recommend changes and issue violation notices.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Moved cars from one location to another in an organized manner according to instructions given.
  • Followed company policies and procedures when handling customer's vehicles.
  • Inspected vehicle to verify pristine appearance for customer.
  • Kept records of mileage driven while transporting vehicles from one place to another.

Porter

Tom O'Brien Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Carmel, IN
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Move vehicles around, clean, paperwork and forklift driver
  • Inspected tires for proper air pressure and tread wear.
  • Inspected factory deliveries of new cars to prep for dealership stocking.
  • Operated electrically controlled tow haulage unit to move supplies and parts in and out of garage bays.
  • Operated hoists safely to raise car chassis for repair access purposes.
  • Moved vehicles to designated parking areas as directed by management.
  • Performed minor maintenance tasks like changing windshield wipers or headlight bulbs.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were adhered to during transportations activities.
  • Fueled vehicles and checked tires for proper inflation prior to test drives.
  • Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
  • Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials.
  • Organized stock shelves, racks, and bins according to product type and size.
  • Attached onboard diagnostics (OBD) scanner cables to vehicles to conduct emissions inspections.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Communicated effectively with customers regarding pick up times and drop off times for their vehicles.
  • Drove vehicles to or from workshops or customer workplaces or homes.

Manager

The pizza shop and sisters
Morristown, IN
03.2012 - 08.2015
  • Cook, waitresses, delivery driver, manager
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
  • Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
  • Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
  • Monitored customer order process and addressed customer issues.
  • Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
  • Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
  • Maintained vehicle according to company and state safety requirements.

Volunteer

Salvation Army Family Thrift Store
Shelbyville, IN
10.2012 - 02.2015
  • Sorting, stocking shelves cleaning

Volunteer

Edelweiss equine center
Greenfield, IN
04.2007 - 08.2012
  • Horse handler, side walker, groomer
  • Helping people with disabilities

Education

High school diploma -

Homeschooled

Skills

  • Retail Sales (2 years)
  • Management (1 year)
  • Dispatch/supervisor (3 years)
  • Computer skills (10 years)
  • Customer service (9 years)
  • Communication skills (9 years)
  • Microsoft Excel (3 years)
  • Payroll (2 year)
  • Citrix (3 years)
  • Transportation planning (3 years)
  • Transportation management (3 years)
  • Dispatcher Monitoring
  • Logistics Activities and Coordination
  • Data Entry
  • Knowledgeable in Citrix
  • Cooking (4 years)

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Dispatch Supervisor

Quickway Carriers
10.2020 - Current

Vehicle Inspector

CARVANA
09.2019 - 02.2020

Porter

Tom O'Brien Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
06.2018 - 07.2019

Volunteer

Salvation Army Family Thrift Store
10.2012 - 02.2015

Manager

The pizza shop and sisters
03.2012 - 08.2015

Volunteer

Edelweiss equine center
04.2007 - 08.2012

High school diploma -

Homeschooled
Jennifer Bolton