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KYLE BASS

KYLE BASS

Wilson

Summary

Experienced operations and logistics manager with a robust background in project coordination, supply chain optimization, and team leadership. Skilled at integrating dispatch systems and warehouse workflows to meet service goals while reducing operational overhead. Currently pursuing a Project Management degree, bringing strategic insight to transportation, inventory, and cross-functional team initiatives. Known for driving efficiency, improving quality metrics, and building cohesive teams.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Frozen Food Express
Elm City
12.2021 - Current
  • Designed and implemented warehouse procedures that reduced costs and enhanced throughput.
  • Orchestrated freight scheduling to align with service center availability and meet RAD deadlines.
  • Led cross-functional coordination of dock operations, staffing, and equipment maintenance.
  • Introduced damage freight protocols, reducing OS&D claims across service routes.
  • Collaborated with planners across NC, SC, and VA to optimize driver routes and delivery timeliness.
  • Managed storage accounts for key clients, ensuring inventory compliance, FIFO accuracy, and QA standards.

Assistant Basketball / Baseball Coach

Greenfield School & Wilson Patriots
- Current
  • Lead and assist in athletic teams in basketball and baseball.
  • Design practice sessions, coach in games / tournaments, and mentor athletes in skill development and teamwork.
  • Championed sportsmanship and character both on and off the field.

Operations Manager

Mangum’s Heavy Haul Transport
Wilson
12.2018 - 01.2021
  • Directed daily operations for large-scale fleet of 50 trucks and 90 trailers.
  • Spearheaded hiring, onboarding, compliance, and equipment readiness.
  • Controlled budgets and monitored KPIs in fuel usage, labor, and asset deployment.
  • Streamlined driver insights into actionable leads for business development teams.

Assistant Operations Manager / Driver / Mechanic

Estes Express Lines
Wilson
10.2006 - 12.2018
  • Advanced through operations roles including diesel technician, driver, and dispatch support.
  • Oversaw 2nd shift shop and facilitated seamless logistics transitions.
  • Managed freight delivery operations, OS&D troubleshooting, and dispatch systems.
  • Earned CDL through Estes Academy and transitioned into logistics coordination roles.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Gamewell Mechanical
Wilson
09.2005 - 10.2006
  • Operated equipment for pharmaceutical-related construction projects requiring precision and safety in controlled environments.

Education

BBA - Project Management

Capella University

Caterpillar Diesel Program - Heavy Equipment Focus

Florence Darlington Technical College

High School Diploma - Honors

Southern Nash High School

Skills

  • End-to-End Logistics Planning
  • Project Coordination & Workflow Design
  • Dispatch Systems: AS400, PeopleNet, Orbcomm, Platform Science
  • Warehouse & Inventory Optimization
  • Cross-Docking & Freight Scheduling
  • Staff Development & Operational Leadership
  • Cost Analysis & Budget Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting
  • Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Athletic Coaching & Team Building

Timeline

Operations Manager

Frozen Food Express
12.2021 - Current

Operations Manager

Mangum’s Heavy Haul Transport
12.2018 - 01.2021

Assistant Operations Manager / Driver / Mechanic

Estes Express Lines
10.2006 - 12.2018

Heavy Equipment Operator

Gamewell Mechanical
09.2005 - 10.2006

Assistant Basketball / Baseball Coach

Greenfield School & Wilson Patriots
- Current

BBA - Project Management

Capella University

Caterpillar Diesel Program - Heavy Equipment Focus

Florence Darlington Technical College

High School Diploma - Honors

Southern Nash High School