Khari A Merritt
Columbia,SC
Summary
Dynamic warehouse and logistics professional with extensive hands-on experience in managing and optimizing inventory systems, coordinating shipments, and ensuring seamless warehouse operations. Strong emphasis on team collaboration drives adaptability to changing needs while consistently achieving impactful results. Expertise in inventory management, supply chain coordination, team leadership, and efficient logistics planning enhances operational efficiency. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and a results-oriented approach that contributes to organizational success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Senn Freight Lines
06.2021 - Current
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Managed day-to-day business operations of 5 trucks.
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections of all trucks.
- Maintained vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
Fleet Manager/Dispatcher
Next Step Transport, Inc
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: (MC1448133)
- Supervised 5 drivers to promote optimal productivity in job tasks and duties.
- Mentored drivers and encouraged drivers to successfully manage time for optimal mileage performance.
- Sustained safety protocols, ensuring compliance with FMCSA usage of equipment and materials.
- Supervised driver information, including estimated time of arrival and planned time of arrival, which helped in all delivery scheduling.
- Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
- Maintained accurate records of all vehicles registration, insurance policies, maintenance logs, and other relevant documentation for easy access during audits or inspections.
Professional Driver
Senn Freight Lines
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Maintained safe driving history with no critical incidents over 2-year timeframe.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Planned and executed efficient routes to optimize time and fuel costs.
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
- Documented daily mileage, gas and other data.
- Kept completely clean driving record with no reportable incidents.
Assistant Production Manager
F.P.I. Unicor
02.2012 - 07.2018
- Oversaw production schedules to maximize operational efficiency and meet delivery deadlines.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance product standards and reduce defects.
- Trained and mentored production staff on best practices and safety protocols.
- Analyzed workflow processes to identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements.
- Used SAP to streamline the flow of work through the factory
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Bryan University
Tempe, AZ05.2027
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA06.2012
Skills
- Effectively Trained New Hires
- Critical Thinker
- Data Entry
- Hiring
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
- Effective Communications Skills
- Professionalism and Work Ethic
- DOT Compliance
- Vehicle maintenance knowledge
Timeline
Fleet Manager/Dispatcher
Next Step Transport, Inc
06.2021 - 06.2023
Owner/Operator
Senn Freight Lines
06.2021 - Current
Professional Driver
Senn Freight Lines
12.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Production Manager
F.P.I. Unicor
02.2012 - 07.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Ashworth College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Bryan University
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