Kelsey Warrick
Dalton
Summary
Seeking a long-term career, with upward mobility where I can put my contagious spirit and strong leadership with self-driven capabilities to work. I am people, focused and driven while constantly looking to challenge myself while supporting others.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Terminal Coordinator & Team Lead
MC Tank Transport
Chattanooga, TN
06.2023 - Current
- 30+ drivers O/O and COMP assigning loads and making sure they have all that they need.
- Scheduling Trucks & Trailers with any preventative maintenance due/needed.
- Supporting customers and drivers consistently, establishing clear communication and boundaries for all parties.
- Strong relationships with customers, while continuing clear communication with them.
- Knowledge of various tanker types, including Rears, Centers, FRP, Rubberline, and Compartments. Including correct washes & preps.
- Keeping close eye and monitoring EDI- Personally having a very low cancellation/Time-Out percentage.
- I strive in being organized while being in a chaotic, fast-paced and over stimulated environment.
- Interviewed prospective drivers and internal in-house employees, and making recommendations on hiring decisions.
- Culture driven and keeping clear communications with all other terminals and co-workers. Making sure to keep coworkers uplifted and supported throughout the days.
Fleet Coordinator & Lead
Taimen Trucklines
Chattanooga, TN
12.2020 - 05.2023
- Routed 30+ drivers, finding and assigning loads through DAT to optimize delivery schedules.
- Strong and confident negotiating, decision making, including having realistic routing while searching on DAT for all loads.
- Ensured fleet trucks and trailers met preventive maintenance schedules, coordinating service across the country.
- Reviewed POD/BOLs and scale tickets to confirm no unnecessary accessorials were requested.
- Performed same work duties as those supervised.
- Utilized Loadstop, PortPro, Excel, Turvo, Samsara, Frontt, DAT, and Outlook to manage logistics and data.
Breakdown/Fuel Coordinator
Covenant Transport
Chattanooga, TN
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Received constant incoming calls from drivers, who are broke down and or needing updates on there unit that is in a shop.
- Took control of each call to ensure timely resolution of driver requests.
- Issued fuel cards and calculated mileage to efficiently route drivers requiring immediate fuel assistance.
- Applied problem-solving skills to investigate breakdowns and devise effective solutions swiftly.
- Trained new staff members on proper procedures for dealing with breakdowns, ensuring they understood all that would be needed to be successful in such a role.
- Developed emergency management plans for recovery decision-making and stayed in communication with all other departments.
- Built strong relationships with main vendors and ones who want to be.
Breakdown XRA Agent
US XPRESS ENTERPRISES, INC
Chattanooga, TN
10.2016 - 12.2018
- Strong problem-solving skills to identify root causes of breakdowns and come up with a quick solution.
- Responded to driver calls regarding breakdowns and provided assistance.
- Made sure to take control of every call and get what is requested done quickly.
- Built strong relationships with main vendors and ones who want to be.
- Developed emergency management plans for recovery decision-making and stayed in communication with all other departments.
- Trained new staff members on proper procedures for dealing with breakdowns, ensuring they understood all that would be needed to be successful in such a role.
- Obtained estimates and lowered repair costs. While utilizing warranty knowledge of all equipment.
Technical Production & Operations
Duracell
Cleveland, TN
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Unloaded pallets of chemicals from docked trailers while operating sit-down/stand-up forklift, ensuring safe and efficient handling.
- Maintained chemical levels in each hopper to meet specific quality and quantity requirements.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring sufficient supplies were available at all times to meet customer needs.
- Ensured a tidy workspace throughout each shift to promote safety and efficiency.
Warehouse/Warehouse Inventory Specialist
Elitexpo
South Elgin, IL
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Prepared detailed inventory reports and updated spreadsheets and internal company program daily to maintain accurate records for management.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Load/unloaded trailers with Sitdown & Standup forklift. Packed, sealed, labeled shipments.
- Prepared work orders, BOLs, and made sure to sign off on all paperwork.
- Set up and dismantled customer orders at convention booths to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with CSR and sales teams to address current and upcoming needs
Education
High School Diploma -
Bartlett High School
Bartlett, ILNo Degree - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
Lee University
Cleveland, TN08-2010
No Degree - Law Enforcement
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL01-2011
Skills
- Leadership
- Organizational
- Team Building
- Communication
- Customer relationships
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Decision-making
- Strategic planning
- PortPro
- Excel
- Turvo
- Hazmat response
Timeline
Terminal Coordinator & Team Lead
MC Tank Transport
06.2023 - Current
Fleet Coordinator & Lead
Taimen Trucklines
12.2020 - 05.2023
Breakdown/Fuel Coordinator
Covenant Transport
12.2018 - 12.2020
Breakdown XRA Agent
US XPRESS ENTERPRISES, INC
10.2016 - 12.2018
Technical Production & Operations
Duracell
08.2015 - 09.2016
Warehouse/Warehouse Inventory Specialist
Elitexpo
07.2013 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Bartlett High School
No Degree - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
Lee University
No Degree - Law Enforcement
Elgin Community College