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Kurt Knudsen

Folsom,CA

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong background in Law Enforcement and Supervisory roles, with a strong work ethic and great leadership skills. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations

Advanced Carrier Services
Sacramento , CA
11.2022 - Current

Manage 70-99 delivery drivers and five dispatchers throughout the year depending on demand. Create work schedules for each driver and dispatcher and co-ordinate scheduled maintenance and procurement of delivery vans. Investigate complaints and accusations against drivers, staff and determine appropriate discipline. Assist with employee timecards through ADP.

Driver/Dispatch/Operations Manager

Direct Delivery Services
Sacramento, California
11.2018 - 11.2022

Delivered packages for Amazon five days a week. Moved to Dispatch in February 2019 where I supervised aproximately 30 drivers on a daily basis. Moved to Operations Manager in January 2020 where I supervised three dispatchers and maintained a daily driver schedule.

Private Investigator

EKI Investigations
Roseville, CA
05.2017 - 11.2018
  • Investigated Workers' Compensation claims by conducting interviews and gathering necessary documents in preparing a detailed report.

Police Officer

City Of Folsom
Folsom, CA
04.1999 - 05.2017

Fifteen years Field Training Officer/Police Training Officer, Nine and a half years SWAT Team Member, two and a half years as a Motor Officer, Major Accident Response Team member. Public Information Officer. Testified in several criminal trials.

MLB Professional Baseball Player

Detroit Tigers, Anaheim Angels, SF Giants
Detroit , Michigan
06.1988 - 09.1996

Pitcher in the Detroit Tigers organization from June 1988 to March 1995, played parts of 92', 93', and 94' in the Majors. Pitched for the AAA Phoenix Firebirds from May 1995 to Sept 1995 when I injured my back. Pitched for the Anaheim Angels organization from February 1996 to Sept 1996. Retired from baseball in December 1996.

Education

High School Diploma -

Del Campo High School
Fair Oaks, CA
06-1985

Some College (No Degree) - Business

American River College
Sacramento, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Communications Public Relations

University of Miami
Miami, FL

Skills

  • Schedule oversight
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Active Listening
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Management Team Building
  • Recruitment
  • Logistics
  • Employee Motivation
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Customer Service
  • Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
  • Performance Improvements
  • Effective Communication
  • Staff hiring
  • Employee reviews
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship Building
  • Written Communication

Timeline

Director of Operations

Advanced Carrier Services
11.2022 - Current

Driver/Dispatch/Operations Manager

Direct Delivery Services
11.2018 - 11.2022

Private Investigator

EKI Investigations
05.2017 - 11.2018

Police Officer

City Of Folsom
04.1999 - 05.2017

MLB Professional Baseball Player

Detroit Tigers, Anaheim Angels, SF Giants
06.1988 - 09.1996

High School Diploma -

Del Campo High School

Some College (No Degree) - Business

American River College

Some College (No Degree) - Communications Public Relations

University of Miami
Kurt Knudsen