Phillip Shafer
Summary
Motivated Business Leader experienced in operations management, business strategy, and financial oversight. Achieved growth by building strong relationships with clients and teams while leveraging emerging trends to drive business development. Focused on creating scalable business operations and exceeding organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
27
27
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner Operator OTR
Shafer Express Trucking LLC
Kansas City
06.2014 - 06.2026
- Managed daily operations of transportation company specializing in freight logistics, ensuring seamless execution of services.
- Coordinated driver schedules and ensured on-time delivery of shipments, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations and maintained vehicle maintenance records.
- Developed client relationships to identify shipping needs and preferences, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
- Implemented cost-effective strategies for route planning and resource allocation.
Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse/Class A CDL Driver
Royal Metal Inc.
Olathe
03.2009 - 06.2014
- Operated Class A vehicles to efficiently transport materials across multiple locations.
- Ensured adherence to safety regulations during all transportation activities to promote safe operations.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles to identify and address maintenance needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management And Leadership
Friends, University
Wichita, KS 08.1999 - 06.2026
Skills
- Logistics coordination
- Project management
- Resource allocation
- Safety compliance
- Customer relationship management
- Profit and loss analysis
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Communication skills
Certification
Class a CDLMTX current hazmat
Timeline
Owner Operator OTR
Shafer Express Trucking LLC
06.2014 - 06.2026
Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse/Class A CDL Driver
Royal Metal Inc.
03.2009 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management And Leadership
Friends, University
08.1999 - 06.2026