Kyle Williams
Algonquin,IL
Summary
Logistics professional prepared for this role with proven record in managing freight operations and ensuring seamless supply chain processes. Highly reliable and adaptable, known for effective collaboration and achieving results in dynamic environments. Expertise in vendor relations and route planning, combined with proactive approach to problem-solving.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Freight Agent
Kopf Logistics Groups
08.2023 - Current
- Freight agent working sales and brokering freight throughout the country
- Primarily working drayage out of all major ports and rails
- Hot Shot/ Expedited deliveries
- Airport import and export deliveries.
- Full truckload deliveries
- Flatbed deliveries
- Reefer/ Hazmat deliveries
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by proactively resolving issues and providing timely updates on shipment status.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with carriers by leveraging market knowledge and relationship-building skills.
- Developed strong relationships with carriers for improved negotiation of rates and services, resulting in cost savings.
Operations
Rank Transportation, LLC
03.2016 - 07.2023
- Acted as liaison between customers and freight carriers; identifying and selecting reputable and safe carrier services for freight, negotiating freight rates, and ensuring customer requirements are met
- Hot Shot/ Expedited deliveries
- Airport import and export deliveries.
- Full truckload deliveries
- Flatbed deliveries
- Reefer/ Hazmat deliveries
- Streamlined operations by analyzing and improving existing workflows.
- Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
- Helped deploy system enhancements to improve field operations.
Education
No Degree - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ElginHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
BARTLETT HIGH SCHOOL
04-2015
Skills
- Freight management
- Transportation planning
- Invoicing and billing
- Route planning
- Data entry proficiency
- Shipping regulations
- Rate negotiation
- Carrier selection
- Load optimization
- Ocean freight operations
- Air freight operations
- Truckload management
Timeline
Freight Agent
Kopf Logistics Groups
08.2023 - Current
Operations
Rank Transportation, LLC
03.2016 - 07.2023
No Degree - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
BARTLETT HIGH SCHOOL
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