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Mark Francis

Mark Francis

Specialized Transportation Manager
Jacksonville,United States

Summary

I've been in the Transportation business since 1986. In over 30 years I've worked in the rail division as a contract employee for CSX. I've managed a trailer leasing and repair facility for Transamerica Leasing. I've managed a brokerage division for Hub Group of Florida. In 2002 I was employed full time with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office until 2006 when I jumped back in the Transportation business and I've remained here ever since.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Specialist

Mile Post Logistics
Jacksonville, FL
10.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for locating and onboarding new customers through inside and outside sales efforts while continuing to provide excellent customer service to existing customers.
  • Responsible for all pricing for Legal and Oversize loads.
  • Responsible for data input for loads and dispatching from start to finish.
  • Responsible for qualifying and onboarding carriers to handle our freight.
  • Responsible for onsite inspections and verification of dimensions of equipment our customers have requested our service for transporting.
  • Responsible for providing the best customer service possible.

Specialized Sales Transportation Manager

Sterett Heavy Hauling
Jacksonville, FL
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Responsible for all Inside and Outside sales for N.E. Florida and S.E. Georgia.
  • Responsible for qualifying customers in order to do business with.
  • Responsible for all pricing for legal and oversize loads.
  • Responsible for onsite equipment inspections and verification of dimensions from single load moves up to plant moves and creating load plans.
  • Responsible for providing the best customer service possible to our customers.

Director of Business Development

WJW Associates LTD.
Jacksonville, FL
06.2006 - 04.2021
  • Responsible for Terminal Operations Management.
  • Responsible for Driver and Office Personal Recruitment.
  • Responsible for Tractor / Trailer Inspections making sure any equipment with service issues was taken out of service until the issue or issues were repaired.
  • Responsible for all Inside and Outside Sales and making sure our terminal was meeting or exceeding weekly terminal goals.
  • Responsible for onsite equipment inspections to verify dimensions and generate load plans if needed.
  • Responsible for permit ordering and lining up route surveys and escorts.
  • Responsible for disciplinary actions and terminations when needed.

Police Officer

State Of Florida License
Jacksonville, FL
01.1990 - 06.2006

I worked as a Police Officer in a part time paid position for 10 years. I worked in Duval and Bradford counties. I worked in the Traffic Enforcement Unit, DUI Unit and Narcotics Unit.

Education

Certified Law Enforcement Officer - Basic Law Enforcement

Lake City Community College
Lake City, FL.
01.1990

High School Diploma -

Baldwin JR. SR. High School
Baldwin, FL.
06.1981

Skills

  • Coordinating Transportation
  • Work Delegation and Tracking
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Proposal Review
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Guidance and Management
  • Progress Tracking
  • Employee Hiring and Training
  • Oral Presentation
  • Written Proposal Development
  • Decision Making
  • Business Relationship Development
  • Documentation Skills
  • Safety Practices

Accomplishments

I've been involved with all aspects of Rail, Ground and Ocean Freight Transportation over the last 30 years. I've excelled in all areas and am confident that if it needs to be shipped I can handle it. Any size or weight.

Timeline

Logistics Specialist

Mile Post Logistics
10.2021 - Current

Specialized Sales Transportation Manager

Sterett Heavy Hauling
04.2021 - 10.2021

Director of Business Development

WJW Associates LTD.
06.2006 - 04.2021

Police Officer

State Of Florida License
01.1990 - 06.2006

Certified Law Enforcement Officer - Basic Law Enforcement

Lake City Community College

High School Diploma -

Baldwin JR. SR. High School
Mark FrancisSpecialized Transportation Manager