Kevin Ellison
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Results-driven Logistics Coordinator experienced in logistics coordination, route planning, and carrier communication across regional and national networks. Managed daily shipments with a focus on on-time delivery and record accuracy. Expertise in optimizing transportation schedules and minimizing shipping costs while resolving delivery issues efficiently. Committed to enhancing operational performance through process improvement and strategic planning.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Coordinator
CTDI - Communications Test Design
Charlotte, NC
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated inbound and outbound shipments for CTDI Communications Test Design, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with operational standards.
- Coordinated daily logistics activities, including shipment scheduling and tracking.
- Arranged delivery schedules with carriers, vendors, and internal service teams.
- Provided regular status updates to technicians, customers, and distribution staff to enhance communication and streamline logistics processes.
- Addressed and resolved delivery or receipt issues and discrepancies, minimizing delays and maintaining service quality.
- Prepared bills of lading, packing slips, and shipping paperwork.
- Updated repair inventory records in warehouse and shipping systems.
- Loaded, unloaded, moved and sorted materials to keep items flowing to correct locations.
- Checked items into computer system, printed labels and directed to storage locations.
Lead Forklift Operator
CHEP
Charlotte, NC
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Operated forklift equipment across CHEP warehouse and yard operations.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with palletized products in a timely manner.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers using CHEP pallet handling procedures.
- Verified shipment documents against actual loads to ensure accuracy before shipping outbound orders.
- Maintained detailed records of product movements within a warehouse using computer software to enhance inventory tracking.
- Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within strict deadlines.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
KLE LOGISTIC,LLC
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
01.2017 - 08.2022
- Operated commercial truck for freight delivery across regional and long-haul routes.
- Coordinated dispatch schedules with KLE LOGISTIC, LLC shipping requirements.
- Inspected tractor and trailer before trips for safety compliance.
- Completed DOT logs and delivery paperwork with accurate records.
- Communicated with dispatch, shippers, and receivers during transit.
- Planned routes using maps, GPS, and traffic updates.
- Communicated with customers regarding delivery times and location details.
- Managed records related to vehicle maintenance, inspections, repairs, registration and insurance coverage.
Courier Contractor
MCES
Spartanburg, South Carolina
03.2018 - 07.2021
- Coordinated pickup of outgoing packages across MCES locations and client sites to streamline logistics operations.
- Confirmed recipient signatures and delivery details to verify accuracy of delivery information.
- Loaded and secured parcels for transport, ensuring safety and integrity during handling.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from vehicles manually or with equipment such as dollies, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Verified the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
Class A CDL Driver
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
ROCK HILL, SC
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Transported dialysis supplies and medical equipment between Fresenius Medical Care facilities.
- Inspected tractor-trailer systems before and after routes for DOT compliance.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs, trip records, and shipping documentation.
- Planned routes and adjusted schedules for timely medical supply deliveries.
- Communicated with dispatch, warehouse staff, and clinic teams about shipment needs.
- Verified cargo against shipping documents and loaded and unloaded freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other equipment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
COLUMBIA JUNIOR COLLEGE
COLUMBIA,SCSkills
- Microsoft Excelent
- Shipping software
- Supply management
- Inventory control
- Warehouse systems
- Freight operations
- Route planning
- Shipping software
- ERP Systems
- RF Scanners
- SAP
- Inventory control
- Microsoft Outlook
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- RF Scanners
- SAP
Certification
- Sitdown-Forklift Certification
- Stand-up Forklift Certification
- Electric Pallet-Jack Certification
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator
CTDI - Communications Test Design
06.2023 - Current
Lead Forklift Operator
CHEP
06.2022 - 08.2023
Class A CDL Driver
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
11.2018 - 08.2020
Courier Contractor
MCES
03.2018 - 07.2021
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
KLE LOGISTIC,LLC
01.2017 - 08.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
COLUMBIA JUNIOR COLLEGE