Raymourn Brown
West Columbia,SC
Summary
Well-qualified transportation and training professional, operations manager, and effective leader who excels at using proven methods and cutting-edge technology to successfully cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Motivated leader successful at managing compliance, inventory control, customer service, and transportation logistics. Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver/Trainer
XPO Logistics
04.2021 - Current
- Enhance driver safety by conducting thorough training sessions on defensive driving techniques.
- Reduce accident rates within the company through comprehensive driver education and evaluation.
- Develop tailored training programs for individual drivers, addressing specific areas of improvement.
- Increase overall driver performance by implementing structured feedback systems and follow-up sessions.
- Collaborate with management to identify areas of improvement and develop targeted training initiatives.
- Evaluate driver performance through ride-alongs, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Conduct simulated emergency exercises to prepare drivers for real-life situations, enhancing their decision-making skills under pressure.
- Implement ongoing refresher courses to ensure all drivers remained up-to-date on industry standards and best practices.
- Maintain accurate records of driver certifications, licenses, endorsements, and other required documentation for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Contribute to the development of company-wide safety initiatives by sharing insights gained through hands-on training experiences with drivers.
- Track daily driver logs to comply with regulatory standards.
- Teach drivers how to drive, shift and back up trucks properly.
- Conduct test screenings for driver candidates and tabulated results.
Regional Driver
Brown's Integrated Logistics
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Conducted freight hauling for South East region of U.S.
- Transported products to customers in a professional and timely manner.
- Streamlined communication between dispatcher and drivers, resulting in improvement with equipment and shortage issues.
- Complied with DOT rules & policies and completed safety checks to standard.
- Responsible for safe guarding company assets.
- Operated logistical fleet management system to track driver DOT compliance.
Linehaul Driver
Merchant Foodservice, Inc.
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Transported double trailer loads from the GA terminal to the AL terminal.
- Communicated equipment and shortage issues to management.
- Complied with DOT rules and policies.
- Responsible for safe guarding company assets.
- Maintained rapport with dispatch, drivers and management.
Delivery Merchandiser - Small Store
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc.
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Unloaded and transported product to retail outlets.
- Improved delivery efficiency by optimizing routes and scheduling pickups and deliveries.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate deliveries, ensuring products reached their intended destinations.
- Ensured product quality by conducting regular inspections of merchandise during set up of merchandise and sales promotion displays.
- Operated handheld device.
Owner/Operations Manager
MCA Transportation
06.2007 - 09.2018
- Negotiated Medicare and Medicaid contracts.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of Medicare/Medicaid related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
- Managed scheduling for the day-to-day assignments of 18 employees.
- Completed all state required registration, traffic, and contractual documents.
- Dispatched vehicles to their assigned daily destinations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting and financial reporting.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
Logistics
US Army
10.1991 - 10.2001
Education
High School Diploma -
C.A. Johnson High School
Columbia, SC1991
Skills
Independent Worker
Inventory Control
Customer Service
Warehousing
Attention to detail
Time management
Instructor/Trainer
Route Planner
Timeline
Driver/Trainer
XPO Logistics
04.2021 - Current
Regional Driver
Brown's Integrated Logistics
10.2020 - 03.2021
Linehaul Driver
Merchant Foodservice, Inc.
06.2019 - 10.2020
Delivery Merchandiser - Small Store
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc.
04.2018 - 06.2019
Owner/Operations Manager
MCA Transportation
06.2007 - 09.2018
Logistics
US Army
10.1991 - 10.2001
High School Diploma -
C.A. Johnson High School
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