Jerome Ledbetter
Riverdale,GA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Heniff Transportation SystemsLLC, enhancing operational efficiency and safety compliance. Excelled in transportation planning and operations management, boosting performance metrics and fostering team development. Achieved a 10% sales increase in a challenging territory, demonstrating exceptional presentation skills and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Terminal Manager
Heniff Transportation SystemsLLC
Morrow, GA
02.2020 - Current
- Implemented strategies to optimize efficiency across all departments while minimizing costs.
- Developed safety protocols to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies.
- Coordinated with maintenance personnel to address any equipment issues in a timely manner.
- Organized training programs for employees regarding safety protocols, customer service techniques.
- Monitored budget and operating metrics to incorporate improvement processes to increase performance.
- Managed daily operations of the terminal, including staff scheduling and inventory management.
- Supervised, hired, trained, evaluated, and motivated team of professionals and managed day-to-day activities of department.
- Examined expenditures to develop plans and budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
- Hired, trained and supervised terminal personnel to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies needed at the terminal.
- Initiated initial responses to emergencies involving transport personnel and resources, completed vehicle, and industrial accident reports and assisted in investigations as necessary.
- Facilitated dispatch support to manage emergencies while supporting operational efficiency.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing personnel tasks.
- Participated in meetings with port authorities regarding upcoming projects or initiatives affecting the terminal operations.
Driver Manager
Heniff Transportation SystemsLLC
Morrow, GA
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Tracked drivers and tractors to maximize utilization.
- Scheduled loads according to priority and available equipment.
- Dispatched drivers to meet daily delivery needs for company customers.
- Managed a large volume of phone calls while ensuring accuracy in data entry.
- Provided timely updates to customers regarding their orders or requests.
- Updated records of driver locations, delays, and cancellations.
- Monitored changes in delivery schedule and communicated changes to customers.
Dedicated/ Regional Truck Driver
Superior Carriers
Morrow, GA
02.2016 - 12.2018
- Load, transport, and unload hazardous materials to assigned destinations.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous materials according to DOT standards.
- Checked load security prior to departure and during stops along the way.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of trucks to ensure safe operation and compliance with federal regulations.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
Merchandiser
The Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, GA
03.2012 - 10.2013
- Ensure delivery and organization of Coke products in the grocery stores on my assigned route
- Collaborate with Account Manager to build marketing displays, to promote sales of new and existing product
- Increased the sales in my assigned territory by 10% for 8 consecutive weeks
- Recognized as 'Merchandiser of the month,' twice for exceeding the expectations of the role
Probation Officer
Commonwealth of MA -Trial Court Superior Court
Boston, MA
12.2005 - 08.2011
- Presented evidence on probation breaches and adherence at hearings.
- Enhanced individualized rehabilitation plans by connecting clients to external resources.
- Establish goals and a corrective action plan with clients regarding guideline compliance concerns.
- Provided the court with accurate and up-to-date information regarding the defendant’s compliance with substance abuse counseling, anger management treatment, and compliance with Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings.
- Demonstrated the ability to reduce recidivism and promote compliance within my assigned territory while supervising a caseload that varied from high-risk cases to moderate supervision.
- I supervised a caseload of 80 probationers, and I was also responsible for the supervision of out-of-state cases that arrived through interstate compact, as well as pre-trial conditions of bail.
Assistant Court Service Coordinator
Trial Court System- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Boston, MA
04.2004 - 12.2005
- Supervise 20-30 community service appointed probationers daily
- Work closely with multiple state programs for offenders to promote compliance with the program guidelines
- Responsible for maintaining relationships with job sites for community service and establishing new job sites
- Supervised participants in a safe environment where they improved on work ethic and established integrity all in part of establishing themselves as law abiding citizens
- Worked with defendants who were in the Women's Resource Center for substance abuse, and defendants who were involved in Office of Community Corrections program level II, level III, and IV
- The OCC program provided defendants with basic life skills, GED, and job placement skills
Education
B.A. - Communications
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA01.2002
High School -
Lincoln High School
Jersey City, NJ01.1998
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Internet research
- Presentation skills
- DOT regulations
- Transportation planning
- Operations management
- Policy enforcement
- MS office suite
- Safety
- Metrics creation
Otherachievements
Boston College Football Defensive Linebacker, 08/01/98, 01/01/03
Timeline
Terminal Manager
Heniff Transportation SystemsLLC
02.2020 - Current
Driver Manager
Heniff Transportation SystemsLLC
12.2018 - 02.2020
Dedicated/ Regional Truck Driver
Superior Carriers
02.2016 - 12.2018
Merchandiser
The Coca-Cola Company
03.2012 - 10.2013
Probation Officer
Commonwealth of MA -Trial Court Superior Court
12.2005 - 08.2011
Assistant Court Service Coordinator
Trial Court System- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
04.2004 - 12.2005
B.A. - Communications
Boston College
High School -
Lincoln High School
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