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Marian "Sandy" Penner

Senior Transportation Specialist
Perryville,AR

Summary

Fast-working Freight Handler with 32 years of experience in all areas of transportation . Committed to quality assurance and efficient work after long hours with knowledge of Microsoft use and data entry systems. Detail-oriented Freight Handler with extensive knowledge of DOT processes and commitment to taking initiative. Adept at quality assurance and working quickly with success in use. Dedicated Freight Broker with 9 years of experience in Agent/freight broker. Successful at detailed scheduling, adapting routes to changing conditions and closely monitoring market changes. Adept at contract development and account management. Tenacious Freight Broker with extensive knowledge of hazards materials and transportation and detail-oriented work ethic. Successful at handling multiple accounts at once and negotiation for most profitable outcomes. Adept at cold-calling and [Software] use.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Freight Broker

HLS Logistics
Atlanta , GA
10.2022 - 11.2022
  • Monitored market and negotiated rates based on trends.
  • Planned routes for various shipments according to special events, customer needs and weather.
  • Contacted existing customers to update accounts and confirm deals.
  • Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different tariff or fee groups.
  • Updated clients on cargo and mail statuses by closely monitoring receipt and tracking processes.
  • Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
  • Entered shipping information into computer system and estimated freight and postal rates.

Freight Broker

Landstar Transportation Logistics
Jacksonville, FL
09.2013 - 08.2022
  • Tracked shipments and trucks out on deliveries.
  • Monitored market and negotiated rates based on trends.
  • Coordinated insurance coverage for goods and packages.
  • Planned routes for various shipments according to special events, customer needs and weather.
  • Verified and noted count and condition of cargo received.
  • Processed payments and double checked orders.
  • Created documents of load plans, cargo cleanliness inspections and transportation processes.
  • Entered shipping information into computer system and estimated freight and postal rates.
  • Determined method of shipment and prepared bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents

Planner

PAM Transportation Services Inc
Tontitown , AR
06.2009 - 04.2013
  • Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
  • Executed excellent marketing skills to establish and grow customer base.
  • Employed accurate forecasting to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

Transportation Coordinator

WALMART, Walmart
Bentonville , AR
02.2000 - 01.2006
  • Researched affordable transportation methods and performed safety audits on equipment.
  • Planned and oversaw third-party shipments, managing stakeholder relationships and contracted rates.
  • Coordinated dispatching of 50 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.

Operations Manager

J. B. Hunt
Lowell, AR
05.1989 - 05.2003
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Advanced productivity KPIs by leading trainings on procedures and safety practices.
  • Helped build and review master service agreements for work eligibility.
  • Formulated processes to improve assistance to support groups, resulting in reduction of downtime and financial loss.
  • Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Reviewed operations reports to understand numbers and trends.
  • Spearheaded department training to enhance employee performance and boost employee productivity.
  • Built and reviewed master service agreements to simplify and streamline contract negotiation process.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fayetteville High School East
Fayetteville, AR

Skills

Third-party logisticsundefined

Timeline

Freight Broker

HLS Logistics
10.2022 - 11.2022

Freight Broker

Landstar Transportation Logistics
09.2013 - 08.2022

Planner

PAM Transportation Services Inc
06.2009 - 04.2013

Transportation Coordinator

WALMART, Walmart
02.2000 - 01.2006

Operations Manager

J. B. Hunt
05.1989 - 05.2003

High School Diploma -

Fayetteville High School East

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