Stephen Barkovitch
Marine City,MI
Summary
Patient Driver Manager with variety of transportation skills and talents. Outstanding team leadership and supervisory abilities. Talented at coordinating and monitoring drivers and assisting drivers in meeting productivity standards. Committed to treating team drivers with respect and dignity and adhering to state and federal laws.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager / Driver Compliance
Universal Dedicated Of Detroit
Detroit, MI
05.2016 - Current
- Coordinated with drivers to organize timely pickup and delivery for Stellantis.
- Addressed driver communications and provided required updates to customers.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Developed and maintained long-term, positive relationships with drivers to enhance morale and productivity.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expense without compromising customer service levels.
- Collaborated with warehousing and transportation management to improve route flow for Stellantis.
- Implemented and supported company quality and safety improvement efforts.
- LMS and ELD Champion
- Coordinate with maintenance department to ensure equipment is timely serviced.
- Driver compliance officer, ensuring physical, license and annual certifications are up to date.
LTL Dispatcher
Central Transport, LLC
Warren, MI
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Managing multiple terminals in multiple states coordinating all drivers routes with inbound planner to ensure routes are run in a timely efficient manner.
- Manage all driver activities on street.
- Problem solve any issues that might arise
- Coordinate multiple swap accounts.
- Pull and post daily productivity reports for terminal and upper management.
- Audit drivers hand held log to ensure they are compliant with DOT and Central Transport regulations.
Transportation Load Planner
Menlo Logistics
Auburn Hills, MI
01.2010 - 05.2016
- Managing all air, premium, truckload and LTL shipments for the Dana Account.
- LMS certified, super user trained.
- Handle all web orders based on team.
- Award truckload and premium shipments to carriers based on lowest bid verse benchmark to achieve account savings goal of 2.5 million.
- Track and trace all shipments according to work plan while managing a turnover log.
- Tracking and tracing all LTL shipments.
- Participate in weekly account meetings
- Manage all on-time reports including truckload, LTL, and premium.
- Work with our Intra Mexico Group coordinating all northbound shipments to Dana locations.
- Completed Lean 101, Lean 109 Waste Elimination, Lean 116 Progress and Certification, Lean 111 Problem Solving certified, 5s Certified, email 4d certified.
- Helped reach account certification for Lean Bronze, Silver and Gold certification.
- Completed Menlo Safety training and Kaizen training programs. Participate in "Go Look Go See" to expand account knowledge.
Lead Dispatcher /Logistics Analyst
Romeo Expeditors
Romeo , MI
11.2001 - 01.2010
- Daily set up of 90 plus drivers, including scheduling, dispatching, routing, and setting ETA's.
- On a daily basis track revenue broken down by truck size, expedite, moves, and dedicated lanes.
- Forwarding new customer information to sales staff for future opportunities.
- Updating multiple websites including NLMI, Ryder, Penske, Centroid, and Lean Logistics.
- Coordinating PM schedules with Maintenance Department
- Made several suggestions on improving existing computer software that has helped greater efficiencies.
- Experience in quoting, negotiating rates, and dealing with asset and non-asset trucking and tracking.
- Lead contact for several key customers including Pinnacle Foods, Owens Illinois, Acument Global Technologies, and Ford/Penske.
- Knowledge of DOT rules, regulations, and strong geography skills.
- Outstanding customer service skills that have resulted in several repeat business opportunities.
Rate Analyst
Central Transport - Mason Dixon Truck Lines
Warren, MI
11.1999 - 06.2000
- Knowledge of customs for freight going to Canada and data entry of freight bills.
- Extensive use of tariffs and tariff software.
- Answering customer calls and taking rate quotes.
Dispatch
Central Transport - Universal AM-Can
Warren, MI
04.1998 - 11.1999
- Flatbed division Midwest operations coordinating available freight for owner operators.
- Tracking progress of owner operators including dispatching, billing and routing.
- Working closely with terminals in the Midwest for better communication with drivers.
- Issuing comp checks, handling accident reports.
- Knowledge of AS400
Senior Assistant Store Manager
Taco Bell
Shelby Township, MI
01.1992 - 06.1998
Senior Assistant Store Manager
Taco Bell Corporation
Shelby Township, MI
01.1992 - 06.1998
- Responsibilities includes assigned P/L line items such as cost%, Labor%, and overall store profitibility.
- Took an active role in maintaining "Training Store" status.
- Developed and implemented employee recruiting and retention programs.
- Participated in several roundtable meetings with senior management.
Senior Store Director
Hollywood Video
Clinton Township, MI
04.1997 - 04.1998
- Detailed P/L management, labor relations, and inventory control.
- Responsible for hiring and promoting employees.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chippewa Valley
Clinton Township, MI06.1992
Skills
- Data Interpretation
- Vehicle Flow Monitoring
- Logistics Processes Planning
- Workforce Management
- Word, Excel
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Worker Supervision
- Relationship Building
- Logistics and Supply Chain Software
- Issue Resolution
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Operations Manager / Driver Compliance
Universal Dedicated Of Detroit
05.2016 - Current
LTL Dispatcher
Central Transport, LLC
05.2013 - 05.2016
Transportation Load Planner
Menlo Logistics
01.2010 - 05.2016
Lead Dispatcher /Logistics Analyst
Romeo Expeditors
11.2001 - 01.2010
Rate Analyst
Central Transport - Mason Dixon Truck Lines
11.1999 - 06.2000
Dispatch
Central Transport - Universal AM-Can
04.1998 - 11.1999
Senior Store Director
Hollywood Video
04.1997 - 04.1998
Senior Assistant Store Manager
Taco Bell
01.1992 - 06.1998
Senior Assistant Store Manager
Taco Bell Corporation
01.1992 - 06.1998
High School Diploma -
Chippewa Valley
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