Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Affiliations
Timeline

Nathan James

Hutto,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented Transportation Coordinator with over 12 years of experience scheduling and managing fleet of up to 210 vehicles for diverse organizations. Practiced in leading teams of drivers in timely and quality shipment of products for diverse customers.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Sort Manager

Lone Star Overnight Delivery
10.2021 - Current
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
  • Oversaw and motivated team of 35 employees in warehouse to increase efficiency by 97.6%.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
  • Coordinated dispatching of 85 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Expedited resolutions of shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 5,000 packages per day.
  • Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
  • Planned, organized and managed work of subordinate staff to accomplish consistent work within organizational standards.
  • Directed dispatching, routing and tracking of 88 fleet vehicles.

Inventory specialist

Erin Condren
03.2021 - 02.2023
    • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
    • Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
    • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
    • Recorded adjustments, pallet audits and tracked discrepancies.
    • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
    • Utilized net sweep to prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments and expenditures.
    • Adapted to shifting customer demands by strategically implementing and updating purchasing procedures.

Supervisor

UPS
09.2014 - 10.2021
    • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
    • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
    • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
    • Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
    • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
    • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
    • Conducted new hire training on multiple routes with preferred work methods and safety.
    • Developed and implemented training materials and course updates.
    • Taught drivers how to drive, shift and back up trucks.
    • Scheduled safety meetings and briefings with transportation supervisor.
    • Maintained regulatory compliance documentation to promote safety and compliance culture.
    • Collaborated with supervisor of transportation to discuss department needs and goals.
    • Assisted with scheduling of repairs, fleet levels monitoring, driver assignments and preventive maintenance.
    • Met training needs with well-organized, factual programs based on contemporary requirements.
    • Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
    • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
    • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
    • Motivated staff to deliver high-level dispatch support while successfully meeting departmental goals.
    • Organized and coordinated dispatch training programs for new hires and refresher training programs for existing personnel to continuously promote company vision, values and culture.
    • Went 425 days without driver accident by staying up to date and alerting drivers of traffic and weather hazards in real time.

Store Manager

AL'S FORMAL WEAR
02.2017 - 03.2020
  • Book weddings and other formal events.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Coached sales associates on product knowledge by using wide variety of training tools.
  • Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
  • Protected store from loss or theft by setting and enforcing clear security policies.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.

Staff Sergeant

U. S. Marines
08.1997 - 05.2010
  • Managed maintenance team of 190 employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
  • Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.
  • Oversaw equipment and parts inventory and tracked shipments to reduce stock shortages.
  • Administered and maintenance requests and saw orders through to completion.
  • Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
  • Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
  • Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance

Education

High school diploma -

Jefferson High School
1997

Skills

  • DOT Requirements
  • Shipping and Receiving Understanding
  • Navigation Equipment
  • Route Assignments
  • Budget Development
  • ERP and SAP
  • Administrative Support
  • OSHA Standards
  • Word Processing
  • Spreadsheet Tracking
  • Routing Plans
  • Transportation and Logistics Coordination

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Additional Information


  • Secret Clearance

Affiliations

  • Freemason
  • National Association of Social Workers

Timeline

Sort Manager - Lone Star Overnight Delivery
10.2021 - Current
Inventory specialist - Erin Condren
03.2021 - 02.2023
Store Manager - AL'S FORMAL WEAR
02.2017 - 03.2020
Supervisor - UPS
09.2014 - 10.2021
Staff Sergeant - U. S. Marines
08.1997 - 05.2010
Jefferson High School - High school diploma,
Nathan James