Nathan Clifton
Dallas,GA
Summary
Hardworking Marine Veteran with over 15 years of experience in Transportation Operations, applying analytical and result-driven skills to achieve success in the logistics industry. Organized and innovative with expertise in overseeing processes and attaining optimal efficiency. Exceptional background in promoting pleasant work environments through positive feedback and reinforcement. Ready for a new role working as part of a highly talented team.
Professional in transportation management with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Proven ability to oversee logistics, optimize routes, and ensure regulatory compliance. Highly adaptable, dependable, and skilled in problem-solving, strategic planning, and resource allocation. Known for enhancing operational efficiency and fostering cohesive work environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Manager II
JB Hunt Transportation
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained compliance with all regulations, avoiding fines and penalties for the organization.
- Managed a team of drivers, providing support and guidance to improve performance and productivity.
- Conducted regular evaluations of transportation procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
- Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
- Oversaw team of 20 drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
- Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Communicated with customer service and sales teams to improve productivity and service ratings.
Transportation Operations Manager
United States Marine Corps
09.2018 - 04.2024
- Oversaw all aspects of ground transportation operations for a fleet of 292 vehicles
- Supervised the functions of training, dispatching, quality control, route selection, loading and unloading, and preventive maintenance for all equipment
- Analyzed trends and exceeded established target goals
- Designed and analyzed internal reporting systems and procedures for the organization
- Established short- and long-term organizational goals, policies, and procedures, monitoring progress and results
- Maintained and monitored all the documentation and reports for the performance of 106 employees
- Managed scheduling for 106 employees to optimize productivity
- Drafted budgets, kept financial reports, and presented results to supervisors
- Managed and controlled a 1.4-million-dollar budget for operations and maintenance
- Fostered and maintained relationships with transportation customers to ensure on-time delivery and priorities
- Directed several high-performing Information Management Systems for distribution network operations to support 65K customers
- Forecasted operational requirements, allocated resources, and managed labor to improve productivity metrics by 30%
- Planned, directed, and led complex logistics operations involving the transportation of equipment, personnel, and maintenance support of over 400 operations and exercises across 11 states and 4 countries
- Guided a team of 10 managers through project structuring, problem definition, issue identification, and resolution development
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
03.2012 - 09.2018
- Trained, supervised and organized over 200 soldiers and personnel
- Managed over $200 Million worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests
- Served as principal advisor to Senior Leadership and Commander
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment
Education
Skills
- Interpersonal
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Leadership and Team Building
- Problem-solving and Issue Resolution
- Time Management
- Operations Management
- Logistics Management
- Logistics Database Management
- OSHA and DOT rules and regulation knowledge
- Microsoft Office Suite 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Transportation regulations
- Safety management
Militaryawards
- Six Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals.
- Two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals.
- Two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals.
- Four Certificate of Appreciation.
- Two Meritorious Mast.
- One Certificate of Commendation.
Certification
- Foundational Leadership 101 JB HUNT 2024/07
Timeline
Transportation Manager II
JB Hunt Transportation
05.2024 - Current
Transportation Operations Manager
United States Marine Corps
09.2018 - 04.2024
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
03.2012 - 09.2018
- Foundational Leadership 101 JB HUNT 2024/07
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