NATALIE HAYWOOD
TALKE
Houston
20
years of professional experience
To obtain a position in a company where my experience, work ethic, and proficiency will allow me the opportunity for professional growth and contribute to the overall success of my employer and fellow colleagues.
Work History
CDL A LOCAL DRIVER
2 Years 7 Months- Transported bulk materials in container safely on local routes, and ports following DOT regulations and site procedures.
- Secured cargo properly, verifying load integrity to prevent spills, damage, or delays.
- Inspected tractor and trailer before trips, documenting defects and supporting preventive maintenance.
- Completed shipping paperwork, logs, and delivery records with consistent accuracy.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by planning and executing optimized routes for local transportation.
Transportation Manager
3 Years 2 Months- Developed positive business relationships with customer personnel involved in logistics activities to enhance collaboration and service delivery
- Anticipated customer delivery needs to optimize logistics planning and execution
- Reviewed load planning and freight capacity to maximize trailer efficiency.
- Resolved transportation issues quickly, maintaining on-time service and shipment accuracy.
- Trained dispatch and driving staff on policies, routing procedures, and safety expectations.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance with mechanics to minimize equipment downtime.
- Ensured allocation of transport capability is appropriate to accomplish each movement in a cost effective manner
- Directed dispatch operations, aligning driver assignments with delivery schedules and customer requirements.
- Monitored DOT compliance, maintaining accurate logs, permits, and safety documentation.
- Optimized route planning to reduce delays and improve fleet utilization.
Driver
1 Year 9 Months- Safely transported refrigerated and dry goods
- Monitored temperatures of refrigerated goods to ensure compliance with safety standards
- Developed routes to optimize transport logistics
- Maintained ELD log, cargo records, and billing statements for accurate record-keeping
- Maintained ELD log, cargo records, and billing statements
- Checked tractor-trailer for proper functioning of mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment to ensure safe transportation
- Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to verify equipment safety and DOT compliance.
- Maintained accurate ELD logs and required trip documentation for regulatory adherence.
- Communicated with dispatch to coordinate routes, updates, and delivery schedules.
- Practiced fuel-efficient driving techniques to support cost control and timely arrivals.
Operational Manager
11 Years 10 Months- Monitored transportation costs and filed shipping documents to maintain compliance and accuracy.
- Overseen the daily maintenance of vehicles in the fleet
- Verified completeness and accuracy of load-related documentation to support operational efficiency.
- Monitor driver qualifications and training
- Monitored and reported transportation cost; ensured shipping documents are properly filed
- Examined shipment contents and compared with records such as manifests, invoices, or orders to verify accuracy
- Coordinated assets in operational area, planned operations, and managed overhead and personnel requirements.
- Directed daily transportation workflows to maintain on-time dispatch, routing, and delivery coordination.
- Supervised drivers and support staff, reinforcing safety procedures and service standards.
- Coordinated fleet maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and improve vehicle readiness.
- Monitored compliance with DOT regulations, inspection requirements, and operational policies.
Education
Business Administration Specialist - Business Administration
Skills
Logistics planning
Quality Control
Logbook record-keeping
Cost management
Customer Oriented
Fleet management
Effective communication
Professional conduct
ELD Compliance
Problem resolution
Document management
Timeline
CDL A LOCAL DRIVER
TALKE
02.2024 - 09.2026Read More
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