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Rick NeSmith

Eatonton,GA

Summary

Accomplished Supervisor focused on meeting customer expectations and achieving company goals. Drives success by directing high-producing teams while developing lasting employee rapport. Exceptional knowledge of cost-reduction methods and streamlining production processes. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Dispatcher

Dirt & Rock-Site One
01.2023 - 11.2024
  • Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 12 fleet vehicles plus contracted units as needed.


Worked to resolve delay issues and redirect units as needed.


Worked with customers for product orders and scheduling

deliveries to meet their date and times requirements.


Additional duties as needed to support customers and

and internal company needs.



Gateway Supervisor

DB Schenker
03.2011 - 05.2021
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
  • Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual
  • Directed staff and managed annual capital budget
  • Coordinated international air export cargo charters
  • Managed Asia and Europe air export lane segments

Export Manager

Clark Worldwide Transportation
03.2009 - 08.2010
  • Advised customers on transportation options, types of carriers or shipping routes
  • Tracked shipments processing through customs and other agencies and obtained clearances
  • Coordinated scheduling and booking of numerous weekly transportations
  • Insured cargo against loss, damage or pilferage
  • Prepared various import, export and supplier forms for customs submittal
  • Administered export of various products for compliance with company and customs export policies
  • Reviewed and signed documents on behalf of clients in line with power of attorney limitations
  • Followed SOPs with all customer account actions and data management to keep consistent service levels
  • Maintained open communication with customers and overseas partners to update all parties on order and shipping changes

Air Export Supervisor, Export Manager

BAX Global
03.1988 - 03.2009
  • Designed export strategies to meet project requirements for delivery timeframe
  • Prepared various import, export and supplier forms for customs submittal
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than numerous packages per day
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes
  • Developed criteria, application instructions, procedural manuals, and contracts for federal and state public transportation programs
  • Oversaw staffing and selection decisions to allocate resources and manage project assignments
  • Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time
  • Administered export of various products for compliance with company and customs export policies
  • Examined documents to comply with federal and foreign regulations governing shipment, receipt and documentation of products
  • Consulted with suppliers and agents to arrange proper in-transit permissions to ship to various locations
  • Oversaw pre-alerts to determine if freight would arrive as expected
  • Tracked shipments processing through customs and other agencies and obtained clearances
  • Advised customers on transportation options, types of carriers or shipping routes
  • Prepared and processed import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws or procedures

Education

No Degree - Business

Dekalb College
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Priority Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Scheduling
  • Staff Management
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Negotiation
  • Business administration
  • Team Building
  • Financial Management
  • Contract Management
  • Operations management
  • Training and Development
  • Budgeting
  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Decision-making
  • Active listening
  • Attention to detail
  • Dispatch software
  • Time management
  • Dispatching procedures
  • Prioritizing calls
  • Problem-solving
  • Schedule management
  • Dispatching field personnel

Timeline

Dispatcher

Dirt & Rock-Site One
01.2023 - 11.2024

Gateway Supervisor

DB Schenker
03.2011 - 05.2021

Export Manager

Clark Worldwide Transportation
03.2009 - 08.2010

Air Export Supervisor, Export Manager

BAX Global
03.1988 - 03.2009

No Degree - Business

Dekalb College
Rick NeSmith