Michael Richardson
Logistics Manager
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Experienced individual with more than 30 years working as Manager for multi million dollar revenue-generating businesses. Determined and experienced in mentoring and challenging team members to meet and exceed company goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
Liberty Logistics
Mansfield, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish 34 daily expedited deliveries.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
Transportation Consultant
The Transportation Company
Waxahachie, TX
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Increased profits by 60% through effective client engagement.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Business Owner
Richardson Logistics / Landstar Agent
Waxahachie, TX
06.2003 - 01.2018
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
Terminal Manager
AAA Cooper Transportation
Various Locations
01.1988 - 09.2003
- Performed human resource-related tasks by interviewing and hiring employees, performing payroll functions and evaluating drivers.
- Coordinated and monitored maintenance and repair of company vehicles to provide timely servicing.
- Planned freight loads and coordinated with drivers to achieve accurate, timely delivery of products.
- Directed and monitored tracking, routing and dispatching transportation vehicles.
- Monitored employee performance and productivity.
- Set terminal budgets and set goals to adhere to plans
Armor Crewman
U.S, Army
Ft Riley, KS
12.1984 - 12.1987
- Developed, resourced and executed squad's various strength and training strategies to improve mission readiness in tactical fields.
- Directed platoon tactical movements, platoon security operations and platoon route and zone reconnaissance.
Education
Safety
OSHA Certificate
Online03.2010
Quality Control And Safety Technologies
Herbert Jeff Associates
Various Locations09.1999
Correspondence Course - Frontline Supervisors Course
Hebert Jeff Associates
Birmingham, AL08.1989
High School Diploma -
Rehobeth High School
Dothan, AL05.1984
Skills
- CDL qualified with hazmat, tanker, doubles and triples endorsements
- Held city driver, line haul driver, sales, supervisor, dispatcher, operations and terminal manager positions
- Qualified and taught hazmat classes previously
- Internal and External Communications
- Operational Efficiency
- Account Management
- Client Relationships
- Quality Standards
- Managing Deliveries
- Pricing Strategies
- Owned and operated Trucking Company, Fastline Express, Inc 2010-2014 while managing Logistics business
Accomplishments
Army Achievement Metal 1986
Top Gun Award 1987
Agent of the year nominee 2004
Chief Executive Circle 2013
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Timeline
Logistics Manager
Liberty Logistics
06.2023 - Current
Transportation Consultant
The Transportation Company
01.2018 - 01.2023
Business Owner
Richardson Logistics / Landstar Agent
06.2003 - 01.2018
Terminal Manager
AAA Cooper Transportation
01.1988 - 09.2003
Armor Crewman
U.S, Army
12.1984 - 12.1987
Safety
OSHA Certificate
Quality Control And Safety Technologies
Herbert Jeff Associates
Correspondence Course - Frontline Supervisors Course
Hebert Jeff Associates
High School Diploma -
Rehobeth High School
Similar Profiles
TYRONE BALDWINTYRONE BALDWIN
NON CDL DRIVER at LIBERTY MASTER LOGISTICSNON CDL DRIVER at LIBERTY MASTER LOGISTICS
Joshua SawyerJoshua Sawyer
Delivery Driver at Liberty Means LogisticsDelivery Driver at Liberty Means Logistics
Madison BarryMadison Barry
Second Mate Unlimited at Liberty Global LogisticsSecond Mate Unlimited at Liberty Global Logistics
Amanda BarronAmanda Barron
Campus Executive Director at Arabella of Red Oak Senior Living - Civitas Senior LivingCampus Executive Director at Arabella of Red Oak Senior Living - Civitas Senior Living
Victoria BrouwerVictoria Brouwer
Credit & Accounts Receivable Manager at Servpro by TMCCredit & Accounts Receivable Manager at Servpro by TMC