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Jimmy Heard

McDonough,GA

Summary

Transportation Coordinator with 31 years of experience in distribution, specializing in efficient and safe logistics management. Proven expertise in DOT regulations ensures compliance and operational excellence. Committed to optimizing transportation processes to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Transportation Management Specialist

DOD US Army
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
09.2022 - 05.2025
  • Developed training materials to enhance team performance and knowledge.
  • Assisted in evaluating program effectiveness through data analysis and reporting.
  • Compiled reports summarizing monthly expenses incurred by each department within the organization.
  • Collaborated with a cross-functional team to design new training programs that meet organizational objectives.
  • Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
  • Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.

Transportation Assistant

DOD US Army
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
01.2015 - 09.2022
  • Coordinated transportation schedules to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.
  • Communicated with drivers to resolve route issues and delays.
  • Assisted in preparing shipping documents for Household Goods pickups and deliveries.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline delivery processes and workflows.
  • Trained new staff on transportation policies and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated with customers to arrange pick-up or delivery of goods in a timely manner.
  • Developed relationships with carriers to ensure optimal performance levels at competitive prices.
  • Negotiated rates with carriers for shipment of goods based on volume or weight requirements.
  • Monitored and maintained transportation records such as cargo manifests, bills of lading, invoices and other related documents.
  • Maintained communication with drivers regarding routes, deliveries, and pick-ups throughout the day.

Traffic Management Coordinator

DOD US Army
Charleston, South Carolina
12.2005 - 05.2012
  • Oversaw routing and tracking of shipments using advanced transportation management systems.
  • Analyzed transportation data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
  • Trained new staff on transportation procedures and software systems effectively.
  • Coordinated transportation logistics for multiple shipments across various carriers and modes of transport.
  • Confirmed driver documents, including bills of lading, trailer placards and current HAZMAT guide.
  • Maintained records of freight costs, delivery times, and inventory levels to ensure efficient operations.
  • Created daily and weekly delivery window reports utilizing transport data.
  • Directed daily transportation of cargo.

Education

High School Diploma -

Elbert County High School
Elberton, GA
06-1981

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science

Central Texas College
Killeen, TX

Skills

  • Ground and air transportation
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Ocean exports
  • Motivated self-starter
  • Rail transportation
  • Shipment consolidations planning
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Inventory management
  • Materials accountability
  • Transportation logistics
  • Data analysis
  • Customer coordination

Certification

  • Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course June 1991
  • Advanced Non-Commissioned Officers Course June 2010
  • G.A.T.E.S ( Global Air Transportation Execution System) September 2011
  • DPS (Defense Persona Property System) January 2015
  • ETOPS (Electronic Transportation Operational Personal Property System) January 2012

Timeline

Transportation Management Specialist

DOD US Army
09.2022 - 05.2025

Transportation Assistant

DOD US Army
01.2015 - 09.2022

Traffic Management Coordinator

DOD US Army
12.2005 - 05.2012

High School Diploma -

Elbert County High School

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science

Central Texas College

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