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Kristi Marken

Bell Buckle,TN

Summary

Well-qualified Training Specialist adept at planning and implementing onsite and remote training programs. Authoritative and clear communicator with a charismatic style and insightful approach. Pursuing new professional opportunities with room for advancement.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Shipping Coordinator

Steel Technologies
05.2024 - Current
  • Maintained accurate documentation for all shipments, ensuring compliance with regulations and minimizing potential liabilities.
  • Managed complex shipping schedules, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance to meet strict deadlines.
  • Prepared and maintained accurate records of shipments and deliveries to enable tracking history and acquire consistent information.
  • Ensured timely deliveries with effective communication between warehouse staff, carriers, and customers.

Business Development & Recruiting

ASAP Express & Logistics
08.2021 - 05.2024

Responsible for developing new and current customers, along with driver recruitment.

Training and Development Specialist

ContainerPort Group
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Developed new training programs such as online modules, interactive software, language labs and online programs and provided ongoing training to staff.
  • Developed curricula, instructions, documentation and written tests for Trinium and MC2 & MC3 training courses.
  • Wrote training manuals for new and existing] employees and management positions according to strict company guidelines and daily procedure protocols.
  • Created and implemented new training initiatives such as online modules, interactive software, language labs and online programs, assuring continuous training to employees to promote long-term excellence.
  • Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.

Terminal Manager

ContainerPort Group
04.2017 - 12.2017
  • Collaborated with Executive Team to create, modify and implement goals, procedures and policies for new location opening.
  • Set terminal budgets and set goals to adhere to plans.
  • Performed human resource-related tasks by interviewing and hiring employees, performing payroll functions and evaluating drivers.
  • Facilitated delivery of dispatched loads by assigning boards and developing contingency plans.
  • Hired, trained and educated new employees to improve company performance and efficiency.

Customer Service Specialist

ContainerPort Group
06.2007 - 04.2017
  • Offered internal and external customers first-rate customer service to maximize satisfaction and business success.
  • Retained accounts by addressing potential cancellations and offering catered solutions to maintain account status.
  • Identified customer issues with products or services, investigated causes, and initiated resolutions.
  • Assisted with preparing rate information required for quotes and addressed potential service concerns.

Customer Service Representative

Central Transportation Services Inc.
08.2006 - 06.2007
  • Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.

Driver Manager

Atlas Oil
11.2005 - 08.2006
  • Addressed driver communications and provided required data to drivers.
  • Coordinated with drivers to organize timely delivery.

Traffic Office Supervisor

Kmart Corporation
04.2000 - 10.2005
  • Monitored and maintained high level of on-time delivery reliability service and performance
  • Managed all aspects of daily delivery, including routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance.

Education

Associate of Business Managementy - Business Management

National American University - Rapid City
Rapid City, SD
06.2006

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Workshop coordination
  • Classroom expertise
  • Project implementation
  • Training material development
  • Employee training
  • Online training experience
  • Project organization
  • Operational improvement
  • Team building
  • Customer service

Timeline

Shipping Coordinator

Steel Technologies
05.2024 - Current

Business Development & Recruiting

ASAP Express & Logistics
08.2021 - 05.2024

Terminal Manager

ContainerPort Group
04.2017 - 12.2017

Training and Development Specialist

ContainerPort Group
01.2017 - 03.2020

Customer Service Specialist

ContainerPort Group
06.2007 - 04.2017

Customer Service Representative

Central Transportation Services Inc.
08.2006 - 06.2007

Driver Manager

Atlas Oil
11.2005 - 08.2006

Traffic Office Supervisor

Kmart Corporation
04.2000 - 10.2005

Associate of Business Managementy - Business Management

National American University - Rapid City