Jonah Jones
La Grange,IL
Summary
Self-motivated and organized business leader with comprehensive background in transportation management. Expert in transportation operations and safety compliance and knowledgeable of DOT regulations. Vast experience and known for following government agency regulations governing international shipments. Improves efficiency through effective management, strategic scheduling and streamlined operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Manager
Carvana
University Park, IL
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Ensured compliance with transportation industry laws at local, state, and federal levels.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in order to improve operational efficiency.
- Worked closely with sales personnel to forecast future demand trends in order to plan accordingly.
- Monitored driver performance and compliance with safety regulations.
- Efficiently managed vendor relationships to optimize delivery timelines and costs.
- Enforced standardized practices and protocols to streamline operations within the logistics team.
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
Vehicle Transporter
Carvana
University Park, IL
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Participated in regular training sessions on proper operating techniques for transporting vehicles safely.
- Assisted with loading vehicles onto the transporter using ramps and straps when necessary.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
General Manager
Mr.G's Supper Club
Chicago, IL
04.2015 - 10.2020
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
- Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organizational goals.
- Identified and addressed areas of improvement in business practices through collaboration with cross-functional teams to formulate actionable plans.
- Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards pertaining to operations management.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
- Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
Safety Manager
Bradly Transport
Chicago, IL
02.2012 - 03.2015
- Intervened in unsafe situations to prevent injuries or property damage.
- Assisted in the development of emergency response plans in case of accidents or disasters.
- Maintained records of inspection findings, hazard assessments, and corrective actions taken.
- Collaborated with management teams to develop strategies that promote safe work practices.
- Reviewed incident reports from workers' compensation claims to assess effectiveness of current safety measures.
- Investigated incidents of injury or illness to determine root cause and corrective action plans.
- Conducted trainings for company employees on safety initiatives to comply with federal regulations.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Mac Murray
Jacksonville, IL05-2034
Skills
- Cost control and tracking
- Warehouse Operations
- Staff recruitment
- Continuous Improvement
- Transportation Regulations
- Load Planning
- Safety Management
- Cost Control
- Policy Development
- Shipment Coordination
Certification
- I have Yellow belt in Six Sigma
Timeline
Transportation Manager
Carvana
12.2022 - 06.2024
Vehicle Transporter
Carvana
09.2020 - 12.2021
General Manager
Mr.G's Supper Club
04.2015 - 10.2020
Safety Manager
Bradly Transport
02.2012 - 03.2015
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Mac Murray