Nicholas Lockwood
Wichita,KS
Summary
Dedicated Freight Broker with 5 years of experience. Successful at detailed scheduling, adapting routes to changing conditions and closely monitoring market changes. Adept at contract development and account management.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure any entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Freight Broker
King Of Freight
05.2018 - Current
- Monitored market and negotiated rates based on trends.
- Tracked shipments and trucks out on deliveries.
- Planned routes for various shipments according to special events, customer needs and weather.
- Contacted existing customers to update accounts and confirm deals.
- Verified and noted count and condition of cargo received.
- Communicated with drivers and dispatch to coordinate delivery schedules.
- Operated computer systems to track shipments to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve challenges and improve productivity.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to improve efficiency and comply with regulations.
- Inspected freight for any damage or faults prior to loading.
Billing Representative
King Of Freight
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Reviewed and solved account and billing discrepancies.
- Assessed accounts for payment status and reached out to customers.
- Coordinated with intermediate parties to obtain payments and resolve issues.
- Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Received incoming information and entered into database system.
- Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.
- Worked with multiple departments to check proper billing information.
- Provided excellent customer service, developing and maintaining client relationships.
- Monitored customer accounts to identify and rectify billing issues.
- Reviewed and reconciled customer accounts to manage accuracy of payments.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
Lawn Care Worker
Perfect Turf Lawn & Landscape
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Maintained various types of flower beds by removing spent flowers, pulling weeds and edging.
- Spread and applied mulch around flower beds to retain moisture in soil and suppress weeds.
- Team leader of 5 man group, and was in charge of a company vehicle and trailer.
Education
No Degree - Biochemistry
Newman University
Wichita, KSSkills
- Traffic Flow
- Quantity Calculations
- Dispatching Software
- Trucking Operations
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Coordinating Work Orders
- Special Projects
- Customer Satisfaction
- Customer Engagement
- Shipment Tracking
- Third-Party Logistics
- Team Goals
- Purchase Orders
- Status Updates
- Data Entry
- Cold Calling
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Freight Broker
King Of Freight
05.2018 - Current
Billing Representative
King Of Freight
08.2017 - 05.2018
Lawn Care Worker
Perfect Turf Lawn & Landscape
03.2015 - 06.2015
No Degree - Biochemistry
Newman University
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