Michael Ryan
Mandeville,Louisiana
Summary
As transportation professional with focus on bulk logistics, adept at managing and executing large deliveries with precision. Known for reliability in meeting schedules and maintaining high safety standards. Committed to team collaboration and adapting to changing work demands to achieve excellent results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Bulk Driver
Ryder
11.2024 - Current
- Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards.
- Maintain a positive attitude and team environment with customers and coworkers.
- Work with Fleet/Maintenance on all repairs to vehicles.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines.
- Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered and in a timely manner.
Transportation Supervisor
Medline
01.2019 - 09.2024
- Optimize daily routes and activities based on Branch and Fleet workloads and available Customer order information to maximize the utility of all fleet assets.
- Ensure compliance with all DOT and Company regulations.
- Ensure drivers are properly trained according to company requirements. Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the assigned fleet.
- Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained in accordance with the vehicle maintenance policy.
- Develop and mentor staff through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; build and maintain employee morale and motivation; ensure the team is appropriately staffed with the required competencies.
- Communicated with Fleet and Maintenance Department regarding parts, labor and DOT efficiencies.
- Complete incident reports-obtaining all supporting evidence, interview witness, review statements, and ensuring compliance with all safety protocols.
Lead Driver
Medline
12.2015 - 01.2019
- Encourage success of the local transportation team-serving as a motivator and resources to drivers.
- Serve as a liaison between the local transportation team and management-communicating goals to drivers and escalating information to management.
- Provide in-person support for the customers-addressing their questions and needs and providing appropriate.
- Communicate with the dispatching team regarding necessary adjustments to the delivery route or schedule to meet customer needs and maintain safe operations.
- Perform inspection of vehicles to ensure safe operation and sufficient fuel levels for continued vehicle use.
Route Driver
Medline
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Prepared, received and provided appropriate documentation for the delivery and/or pick-up of goods to ensure timely service.
- Maintained radio or telephone contact with home terminal/dispatch center to receive delivery instructions or notices of changes in route or schedule to meet customer needs and maintain safe operations.
- Maintained travel and cargo in accordance with Federal and State regulations and company requirements.
Warehouse Worker
Champagne Beverage Company
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Operated hand truck, cart, dollies, forklift, order-picker, and walkie-talkie to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations for shipment.
- Weighed or counted items for distribution within the plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
- Assembled customer orders from stock and placed orders on pallets or shelves, or conveyed orders to the packing station or shipping department.
Bulk Driver
Coca-Cola Enterprises Bottling Company
02.2006 - 10.2013
- Check the accuracy and stability of the load.
- Move, lift and load product and company property.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure a smooth production process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Print Journalism
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05-1999
Associate of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA05-1997
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Safe driving practices
- Commercial driver's license
- Problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Understanding of supply chain practices and metrics and data analysis
- Coaching and Conflict Management Skills
- Expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for cost/schedule reporting
Timeline
Bulk Driver
Ryder
11.2024 - Current
Transportation Supervisor
Medline
01.2019 - 09.2024
Lead Driver
Medline
12.2015 - 01.2019
Route Driver
Medline
06.2014 - 12.2015
Warehouse Worker
Champagne Beverage Company
11.2013 - 06.2014
Bulk Driver
Coca-Cola Enterprises Bottling Company
02.2006 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Print Journalism
Southern University At New Orleans
Associate of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Northwestern State University of Louisiana