Matt Knight
Logistics Management
MOKENA,IL
Summary
Customer-oriented route owner with 10 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Manager Tee Time Deliveries
Tee Time Deliveries
MOKENA, IL
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Helped to build culture of safety focused on reducing incidents and eliminating hazards.
- Developed and implemented safety tracking, training and management programs for 21 routes.
Independent Service Provider Fed Ex Groundq
MDK Distributors
MOKENA, IL
06.2010 - 06.2016
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Ran 6 trucks daily, making approximately 1000 stops a day.
- Updated dispatchers frequently to convey changes such as route issues or weather delays potentially impacting delivery schedules.
- Kept detailed records of completed or in-progress deliveries using hand-held devices and camera images.
- Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.
General Contractor
M. Knight Builders
MOKENA, United States
04.2005 - 01.2012
- Managed talented teams of electricians, carpenters, plumbers and other craftsmen on residential projects.
- Maintained optimal cost controls by making affordable supplier purchases and negotiating lower prices.
- Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Bradley University
Peoria 09.1992 - 05.1996
Skills
Performance improvement
Efficient multi-tasker
Coaching and mentoring
Deadline-oriented
Timeline
General Manager Tee Time Deliveries
Tee Time Deliveries
07.2016 - 07.2019
Independent Service Provider Fed Ex Groundq
MDK Distributors
06.2010 - 06.2016
General Contractor
M. Knight Builders
04.2005 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Bradley University
09.1992 - 05.1996