SANDRA L. BESS
Bluebell,Utah
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety & Compliance/Recruiter
Iowa Tanklines
05.2025 - Current
- Daily monitoring and auditing of driver logs for correct duty status. Run weekly reports for hours of service, DVIR inspections, and daily duty status of drivers for all terminals. Process all incoming applications and also request previous employment verification from employers. Order PSP, DVIR, MVR, and SSN reports for each applicant. Review all documents to make sure all requirements for employment with Iowa Tanklines are met. Work directly with applicants for any information needed, or any changes that need to be made to applications. Create new driver and equipment files. Order all new and current drivers FR clothing. Provide direct support in any tasks needed to my supervisor.
- Streamlined recruitment processes to enhance candidate sourcing efficiency.
Crude Dispatcher
Rhett’s Trucking
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Actively dispatched crude trucks for various Wyoming customers. Dispatched to various fields. Supervised and provided support to other dispatchers. Maintain customer relations by providing daily reports and actively communicating with Concord marketing, various pumpers, and support staff.
Billing/Invoicing Clerk
Badlands Tanklines
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Invoice all sublets, work orders, and parts using Full Bay. Provide assistance and support to Ballard and Salt Lake City terminal shops as requested or necessary to ensure the accuracy and submission of all invoices for billing and cutoff dates.
Dispatch Manager
Badlands Tanklines
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Actively dispatched crude trucks for various customers. Dispatched out of various fields. Supervised and provided support to other dispatchers. Maintained customer relations by providing daily reports and actively communicating with their pumpers and support staff.
Aide
Altamont Elementary School
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Provide support to teachers in the classroom with students as assigned and needed. Make copies and laminate paperwork and projects as needed.
Auditor / Office Assistance
Iowa Tanklines
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Data entry of work orders and purchase orders for all of Iowa’s terminals and shops, using the ALS and Fleetsoft system. Auditing of drivers' daily logs for all of Iowa’s crude and water drivers, using the Samsara system. Print weekly reports of loads hauled to match times to logs. Answer phones and file invoices as needed to ensure all information is as accurate as possible at all times.
Terminal Lead Dispatcher
Iowa Tanklines
03.2014 - 02.2018
- Organizing and dispatching of Chevron, Tesoro, Newfield, Enwest, Crescent Point, Axia and Westar oil in various fields. Arrange loading and unloading dates and times with the customers and drivers. The ability to communicate with customers, rearrange and reroute trucks with equipment failure or lack of quality of oil.
Billing/Invoicing Clerk
Shield’s Trucking
08.2013 - 11.2013
- QuickBooks invoicing, ADP invoice billing. Scanning and batching of water tickets. Create Excel spreadsheets.
- Processed and issued invoices for freight services using proprietary invoicing software.
- Verified accuracy of billing information, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
Temporary Billing/Invoicing Clerk
RN Industries
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Data Entry, invoicing, batching and scanning of water tickets using TMW, Conoco Phillips, ADP Invoicing and Oildex.
Terminal Dispatcher
Foreland Refining
07.2011 - 02.2013
- Worked directly with pumpers for Devon, Bill Barrett, Crescent Point, Axia, Ep, and Newfield. Receiving oil from these various producers to schedule the purchase, hauling, and delivery of the product. Worked with the constraints of various allocations at different destinations. Organizing and dispatching of crude trucks and gaugers. Make immediate changes and re-route trucks and gaugers as per unexpected needs and changes in production of wells, weather conditions and equipment failure.
- Coordinated logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of products across multiple locations.
- Managed communication between drivers, customers, and management to optimize route efficiency.
Terminal Lead Dispatcher
Basin Western Inc.
11.2006 - 07.2011
- Responsible for dispatching up to 60 trucks, tracking loads and equipment to haul crude, propane and fuel on a daily basis. Consult with customers to receive loads, provide daily reports, strapping of run tickets and ensure customer satisfaction of services provided. Invoicing and billing of freight bills using Tanker Pro to ensure drivers pay and customer billing. Consult and coordinate with other terminals in use and availability of equipment to ensure all products were hauled in a timely fashion. Coordinate with corporate office on any issues that may arise with freight bills in re-guards to a driver, equipment, loading point, destination and product. Data entry, invoicing and scanning.
Administrative Office Manager
H&R Block
12.2005 - 04.2007
- Directed and coordinated supportive services, including record keeping, mail distribution, receptionist and office staff. Completed client’s federal and state forms in a timely manner. Obtained the ability to use the TPS (Tax Preparation System) and POS (Point of Sale cash register). Performed administrative duties such as filing, answering phone calls, set up appointments for new/prior clients, sent and received faxes, made copies and filed checks.
Temporary Contract Postal Carrier
United States Postal Service
07.2006 - 09.2006
- Sorted and delivered mail for 187 boxes on a rural route. Ensured delivery of daily mail to these boxes in Duchesne, Tabiona, Hanna and Fruitland Utah. Picked up any outgoing mail and delivered back to Duchesne post office for same day shipment. Responsible for pickup and delivery of registered and express mail. Owned and maintained vehicle for use on route.
Office Manager
Youth Services
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Planned and organized office procedures. Conducted research, prepared statistical reports, handled information requests. Prepared correspondence for parents arranged conference calls and scheduled meetings. Computed fees and charges, prepared invoicing for billing.
Facility Manager
Rock Creek Guest Ranch
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Directed and coordinated entire facility. Duties included purchasing, budgeting, accounting, recordkeeping, payroll, supplies, inventory, compliance with Utah Health Code, employee hiring, firing and work schedules. Supervised and trained all employees. Assigned work duties, assuring they were completed properly and in a timely manner. Oversee facilities planning, maintenance and custodial operations.
Manager/Assistant Manager
Rock Creek Store Bed and Breakfast
10.1999 - 12.2001
- Directly supervised, coordinated reservations, supplies, upkeep and cleaning of the bed and breakfast. Provided management support for Rock Creek Store, such as budgeting, accounting, deposits and postal services.
Support Staff
Moon Lake Resort
08.1997 - 07.2000
- Greeted and assisted incoming campers, lodge and day guests. Responsible for work assignments and employee schedules. Supervision, in that, all work assignments were completed correctly and in a timely fashion. Maintained cleaning of guest cabins.
Education
GED -
Skills
- Windows, Microsoft office, Word, Outlook and Excel Quick Books, Tanker Pro, Full Bay, TPS, POS, TMW, Conoco Phillips, ShipX, Ten Street, Samsara, Motive, ADP Invoicing Oildex, data entry, invoicing, scanning, fax machines and multiple phone lines
Timeline
Safety & Compliance/Recruiter
Iowa Tanklines
05.2025 - Current
Crude Dispatcher
Rhett’s Trucking
11.2024 - 04.2025
Billing/Invoicing Clerk
Badlands Tanklines
10.2023 - 06.2024
Dispatch Manager
Badlands Tanklines
01.2022 - 10.2023
Aide
Altamont Elementary School
09.2021 - 01.2022
Auditor / Office Assistance
Iowa Tanklines
07.2019 - 04.2020
Terminal Lead Dispatcher
Iowa Tanklines
03.2014 - 02.2018
Billing/Invoicing Clerk
Shield’s Trucking
08.2013 - 11.2013
Temporary Billing/Invoicing Clerk
RN Industries
05.2013 - 08.2013
Terminal Dispatcher
Foreland Refining
07.2011 - 02.2013
Terminal Lead Dispatcher
Basin Western Inc.
11.2006 - 07.2011
Temporary Contract Postal Carrier
United States Postal Service
07.2006 - 09.2006
Administrative Office Manager
H&R Block
12.2005 - 04.2007
Office Manager
Youth Services
01.2005 - 12.2005
Facility Manager
Rock Creek Guest Ranch
01.2002 - 01.2005
Manager/Assistant Manager
Rock Creek Store Bed and Breakfast
10.1999 - 12.2001
Support Staff
Moon Lake Resort
08.1997 - 07.2000