Experienced customer service professional bringing 25+ years of coordinating shipments, collaborating with freight carriers and managing customer needs. Meticulous, resilient and flexible in handling diverse issues. Knowledgeable about D.O.T. Regulations and standards. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Dispatch and Logistics Coordinator
PPG Traffic Solutions
05.2021 - Current
Improved order accuracy through meticulous data entry and verification processes.
Ensured compliance with industry regulations, reducing the risk of fines or penalties.
Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
Dispatch and broker private fleet drivers.
Monitor D.O.T. Compliance of Drivers.
Working with many trucking companies and drivers on deliveries and pick ups.
Create outgoing BOLS, SDS, and LTL shipments. Including International shipments and truckloads.
Certifications in U.S. Domestic Hazardous Materials- Ground Transportation, IATA/ICAO Dangerous Goods by Air, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code Part 1.
Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
Transportation and Customer Service Supervisor
The Home Depot Distribution Center
12.2010 - 04.2021
Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving escalated issues promptly and professionally.
Enhanced team productivity through regular coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
Collaborated with other departments to address recurring customer concerns, improving overall service quality.
Promoted a positive work environment through open communication channels, fostering team collaboration and high morale.
Managed escalated calls with diplomacy, successfully deescalating situations while ensuring satisfactory resolutions for both parties involved.
Assessed team performance through regular reporting, identifying opportunities for further skill development and training initiatives.
Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews.
Provided Customer Service for 83 Home Depot stores, throughout Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Oregon.
Logistics Manager, Lead Driver Manager, Dispatcher
May Trucking Company
05.1999 - 12.2008
Meticulously tracked shipments/drivers from origin to destination, proactively addressing any delays or issues that arose during transit.
Coordinated dispatching of 50-60 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
Reduced fuel costs through strategic route planning and diligent vehicle maintenance.
Monitor drivers for Compliance on D.O.T. Hours of service regulations.
Plan and schedule freight for on time delivery.
Team Lead II/Production Supervisor
Mitsubishi Silicon America
12.1989 - 05.1999
Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
Managed team of 36 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Organized and conducted weekly team meetings.
Education
Frontline Manufacturing Management - Production Planning And Supervision
Portland State University
Portland, OR
Skills
Excellent Customer Service
Route Optimization
Invoicing and Shipping Documentation
Logistics Analysis
Distribution Center Operations
Data Analysis
Supply Chain Management
Workday
Microsoft, Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook and Groupwise
AS 400 and Dispatch and Logistics software
Timeline
Supply Chain Dispatch and Logistics Coordinator
PPG Traffic Solutions
05.2021 - Current
Transportation and Customer Service Supervisor
The Home Depot Distribution Center
12.2010 - 04.2021
Logistics Manager, Lead Driver Manager, Dispatcher
May Trucking Company
05.1999 - 12.2008
Team Lead II/Production Supervisor
Mitsubishi Silicon America
12.1989 - 05.1999
Frontline Manufacturing Management - Production Planning And Supervision