KENNEDY CLEARK
BIRMINGHAM,AL
Summary
Results-driven logistics and operations professional with experience managing freight networks,
improving driver performance, and streamlining workflows in high-pressure environments. Proven
track record in process improvement, including identifying operational bottlenecks, implementing
workflow enhancements, and reducing driver attrition through data-backed solutions. Recently led
a company-wide initiative to strengthen driver-manager relationships and reshape first-day
orientation experiences. Recognized for strategic thinking, people-first leadership, and bridging
communication gaps across departments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver Manager
Montgomery Transport LLC
Birmingham, AL
12.2023 - 10.2025
- Ensured timely loading and receiving through the management of drivers.
- Analyzed driver summaries to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Managed the daily operations of a fleet of drivers and vehicles.
- Optimized fleet operations through data-driven analysis, ensuring regulatory compliance and efficiency.
- Streamlined dispatch processes for OTR drivers, enhancing on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction while managing payroll complexities.
- Meticulously monitored driver performance and safety standards, implementing targeted improvements that led to a notable reduction in accidents.
- Fostered strong relationships with drivers and customers, swiftly addressing inquiries and resolving shipment issues to maintain operational excellence.
- Supervised employees to promote optimal productivity in job tasks and duties.
- Identified gaps and opportunities for improvements and implemented corrective action to maintain optimal fleet performance.
- Sustained safety protocols, ensuring proper and cost-effective usage of equipment and materials.
- Mitigated regulatory risks by monitoring vehicles to ensure operational, state and federal compliance.
- Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
Sales and Operations Management Trainee
Penske Truck Leasing
McDonough, GA
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed lease accounts, optimizing cost savings and ensuring compliance.
- Tracked P&L, achieving measurable results in financial oversight.
- Monitored vehicles for compliance, mitigating regulatory risks.
- Procured equipment, minimizing expenses through strategic purchasing.
- Streamlined daily operations by implementing efficient scheduling, resulting in improved team productivity.
- Managed maintenance and utilization of a large diverse fleet.
Biology Teacher
Clayton County Schools
Jonesboro, GA
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
- Monitored appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
- Remained up-to-date with emergency procedures to keep students and staff safe in emergency events.
Quality Technician Programmer
AvaLan Wireless
Madison, AL
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Generated reports and obtained data to develop analytics on key performance and operational metrics.
- Reviewed project documentation and made important changes to match updates to project scope.
- Resolved customer issues by establishing workarounds and solutions to debug and create defect fixes.
- Managed lease accounts, optimizing cost savings and ensuring compliance.
- Tracked P&L, achieving measurable results in financial oversight.
- Monitored vehicles for compliance, mitigating regulatory risks.
- Procured equipment, minimizing expenses through strategic purchasing.
- Streamlined daily operations by implementing efficient scheduling, resulting in improved team productivity.
- Managed maintenance and utilization of a large diverse fleet.
- Implemented and tested enhancement feature requests to improve product functionality and extend performance.
- Performed trial runs of programs and software applications to guarantee instruction accuracy and adherence to specifications.
- Performed regression and performance tests for updated systems.
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
University of Central Oklahoma
Norman, OK 08.2025 - 10.2025
MBA -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN 11.2023 - 07/2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL 08.2017 - 07/2021
Skills
- McLeod Software
- AS400
- DOT regulations
- Administration
- Planning
- Organization
- Microsoft Office
- Driver Scheduling
- Fleet management
- Regulatory compliance
- Performance monitoring
- Customer service
- Logistics
- Operations management
- Data analysis
- Reporting
- Leadership
Timeline
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
University of Central Oklahoma
08.2025 - 10.2025
Driver Manager
Montgomery Transport LLC
12.2023 - 10.2025
MBA -
Capella University
11.2023 - 07/2025
Sales and Operations Management Trainee
Penske Truck Leasing
01.2023 - 11.2023
Biology Teacher
Clayton County Schools
08.2022 - 11.2022
Quality Technician Programmer
AvaLan Wireless
05.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Alabama A & M University
08.2017 - 07/2021