Mark T. Earle
Milwaukee
Summary
Efficient transportation manager commended as technologically proficient professional adept at planning, dispatching and routing by maintaining strong relations with transport carrier services. Solid several-year background in handling logistics to achieve timely delivery. Prioritizes tasks and distributes operations to provide maximum output.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Manager II
JB HUNT DCS
Milwaukee
07.2021 - Current
- Working on two separate client account teams overseeing day to day operations and managing teams of truck drivers. (Amazon-120+ drivers, Ryerson-17 drivers)
- Developed knowledge of DOT regulations as they pertain to transportation.
- Ensured completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual safety training modules by all drivers on team.
- Monitored and maintained drive compliance with DOT regulations as well as JB Hunt policies.
- Problem Solving and critical thinking to solve routing and service problems in the face of adversity.
- Running the account expenses in budget to maintain significant operational income and net income thresholds.
- Learned how to effectively use SAP software (ERP system) to complete all facets of day-to-day operations, while utilizing drivers and resources as effectively as possible.
- Oversee and analyze operational metrics to identify areas of improvement/increased efficiency.
Assistant General Manager
APPLEBEES
Menomonee Falls
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Continued growth and development of managerial skills, while learning new operational procedures in a larger and national company.
Assistant Store Manager
WALMART
Muskego
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Member of a retail grocery management team that leads over 300 employees. Development of retail environment skills in combination with further management development.
General Manager (Training) – 4 Locations in Milwaukee Area
NOODLES & COMPANY
Glendale
02.2017 - 10.2019
- Continued growth and development of managerial skills, while learning new operational procedures in a larger and national company.
- Prioritization and Turn-Around Skills.
- Change Management initiatives in teams of 30+ people.
General Manager – Wauwatosa, WI
TOPPERS PIZZA
Wauwatosa
05.2009 - 02.2017
- Responsible for profit and loss; book keeping; payroll; coaching, mentoring, and training team members; staffing – hiring and firing; and all other aspects of general day-to-day operations.
- Promoted to this position from assistant manager and shift manager. Hired as delivery driver.
- Business Operations, profit and loss management, budgeting, scheduling, hiring/firing.
- Corporate Retail Start-up/New Store Opening experience.
- Leadership – coaching and mentoring of team members.
- Flexibility and adapting to unforeseen circumstances.
- Time management – worked full time, while enrolled full time in Bachelor’s degree program.
- Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills.
- Customer Service Excellence.
- Record Breaker Award 2015 – for breaking the store’s record gross sales for the year.
- Million Dollar Club 2013, 2014, 2015 – for breaking $1,000,000 in sales for the year.
- Store with the lowest turnover rate in the company 2014, 2015.
- 11% same store sales growth 2014-2015.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Wisconsin At Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration - concentration of marketing
University of Wisconsin At Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI01.2012
Skills
- DOT compliance and safety management
- SAP software proficiency
- Route optimization and planning
- Operational analysis
- Fleet management strategies
- Team leadership and development
- Problem solving techniques
- Customer relationship management
- Effective communication skills
- Load planning and coordination
- Dispatch operations and logistics
- Shipping and receiving processes
- Transportation coordination
Other Noteable Skills Experience Awards And Honors
JB Hunt Management and Training Classes, ServSafe Certification, 11/01/19, Toppers Management Training Classes, 2012, Camp Ammon BSA, 2000-2020, Eagle Scout, National Merit Nominee, Nicolet Merit Award, National Honor Society, Dean’s List (UW Milwaukee)
Phone
cell, 4144910134
Accomplishments And Awards
- Record Breaker Award, 2015, For breaking the store’s record gross sales for the year.
- Million Dollar Club, 2013, 2014, 2015, For breaking $1,000,000 in sales for the year.
- Store with the lowest turnover rate in the company, 2014, 2015
- 11% same store sales growth, 2014-2015
Work Summary
15 years of management experience as a manager in multiple industries. Proven skills in marketing, profit and loss analysis, hiring and firing, scheduling, and budgeting costs. An organized and detail-oriented leader, able to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion within a team environment.
Timeline
Transportation Manager II
JB HUNT DCS
07.2021 - Current
Assistant General Manager
APPLEBEES
02.2021 - 07.2021
Assistant Store Manager
WALMART
10.2019 - 12.2020
General Manager (Training) – 4 Locations in Milwaukee Area
NOODLES & COMPANY
02.2017 - 10.2019
General Manager – Wauwatosa, WI
TOPPERS PIZZA
05.2009 - 02.2017
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Wisconsin At Milwaukee
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration - concentration of marketing
University of Wisconsin At Milwaukee