RICHARD ARDEN
Portland,OR
Summary
Honorably discharged at the rank of Sgt. E5 from the U.S.Army after completing 5 years of service. Over 30 years of experience in the Transportation Industry from Company Driver to Terminal Manager. Highly motivated, goal orientated, strong leadership and communication skills, leads by example and clearly communicates expectations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
TGR Logistics Inc.
Oregon City
06.2010 - 03.2024
- Develop, maintain, and grow business partnerships with customers and carriers
- Monitor current lane specific market values, negotiate rates acceptable for both customers and carriers while maintaining profitable margin.
Terminal Manager
Roadrunner Dawes
Portland
03.2006 - 06.2010
- Monitor operations at all levels, conduct daily meetings with Operations Manager and review workload
- Oversee daily P&D and linehaul load plans with shift supervisors
- Review OS$D reports and monitor claims
- Conduct weekly meetings with Account Managers to review previous weeks performance and plan the following week's strategy
- Report EBIDA and P&L to Regional Manager weekly, negotiate contracts with local and line haul contract carriers.
Company Driver/Owner Operator
Various companies
Apple Valley, California
06.1995 - 03.2006
19E- M60A3 Armored Crewman
US Army
Apple Valley, California
01.1990 - 01.1995
• Maintained and operated M60A3 main battle tank. Preformed required daily maintenance, trained for tank gunnery tables, worked in all 4 crewman positions, eventual becoming a Tank Commander.
Education
No Degree - 19E Armored Crewman
U.S.Army Armor Center At Fort Knox
KYHigh School Diploma -
Apple Valley High School
CASkills
- Business Growth and Retention
- Strategic Marketing
- Sales and Contact Reports
- Business Relationship Management
- Complaint Resolution
- Strategic Account Development
- Customer-Oriented
- Detail-Oriented Data Analysis
- Market Analysis
- Contract Negotiations
- Sales Forecasting
- Territory Sales Management
- Account Servicing
- Market Trend Analysis
- Sales Tactics
- Client Relationship Building
- Contract Negotiations
- Account Development
Timeline
Account Manager
TGR Logistics Inc.
06.2010 - 03.2024
Terminal Manager
Roadrunner Dawes
03.2006 - 06.2010
Company Driver/Owner Operator
Various companies
06.1995 - 03.2006
19E- M60A3 Armored Crewman
US Army
01.1990 - 01.1995
No Degree - 19E Armored Crewman
U.S.Army Armor Center At Fort Knox
High School Diploma -
Apple Valley High School