RICHARD RODRIGUEZ
Carrier Sales Representative
Nashville,TN
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Establishes positive relationships with carriers and representatives through communication and coordination skills.
Skilled at sourcing capacity, with carriers to effectively meet the customers freight needs. Quality-driven and hardworking with positive personality and over 24 years of experience in logistics. Competent in route planning and shipment method.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Carrier Sales/Carrier Capacity Representative
Unis Transportation
Buena Park, CA
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Increased carrier retention rates with proactive approach to managing relationships and resolving issues.
- Ensured timely deliveries by closely monitoring shipments and coordinating with carriers on scheduling adjustments.
- Reduced transportation costs by negotiating competitive rates with carriers based on volume commitments and service levels.
- Managed diverse portfolio of carriers, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for expanding carrier base and securing additional capacity at competitive rates.
- Coordinated backhaul opportunities for carriers to maximize equipment utilization, reducing empty miles and improving profitability.
- Provided training and mentorship to new team members in areas of carrier management, negotiation techniques, and overall industry best practices.
- Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
- Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.
- Developed strong rapport with carriers through regular communication, fostering trust and long-term partnerships.
Transportation Coordinator
Veritiv Corp
11.2005 - 07.2020
- Improved transportation efficiency by streamlining route planning and coordinating schedules.
- Reduced shipping costs for company by negotiating contracts with carriers and optimizing logistics processes.
- Ensured timely delivery of goods by closely monitoring shipments and proactively addressing potential delays.
- Enhanced communication between drivers, dispatchers, and customers by implementing centralized information system.
- Coordinated complex transportation projects, effectively allocating resources and staff to ensure successful outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with carriers, fostering partnerships that led to improved service levels and reduced costs.
- Optimized vehicle utilization through strategic scheduling and efficient load planning methodologies.
- Resolved customer issues related to shipments efficiently while maintaining high levels of satisfaction throughout resolution process.
- Led shipment scheduling and routes with carriers, enabling reliable customer updates.
Education
Skills
- Skilled in shipping/transportation
- Exemplary Work Ethic and Integrity
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self-initiator/Various Transport knowledge
- Ability to multi-task under pressure
- Effective Communication
- Rate negotiations
- Transportation Planning
- Logistics Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Carrier Relations
- Fluent in Spanish/English
Accomplishments
Xpedx's first warehouse employee of the quarter award
Additional Information
Proficient in WMS, DAT, TMS & Excel.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leave401k matchPaid time off4-day work weekTeam Building / Company RetreatsFlexible work hoursWork from home optionStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programsTimeline
Carrier Sales/Carrier Capacity Representative
Unis Transportation
08.2021 - 04.2024
Transportation Coordinator
Veritiv Corp
11.2005 - 07.2020
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