Steven Dinse
Chicago,IL
Summary
Diligent sales professional with solid background in carrier sales and logistics. Successfully managed client relationships and streamlined freight operations to enhance delivery efficiency. Demonstrated skills in negotiation and problem-solving, ensuring smooth and cost-effective solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Carrier Sales Representative
OTR Transportation
06.2023 - Current
- Negotiated rates with carriers for cost-effective solutions, resulting in improved profitability.
- Maintained growth in volume with sales and gross profit. Made over 2,300 sales for a gross profit $951,598. Total revenue $4,176,273
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of industry regulations and guidelines, ensuring compliance in all transactions.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving carrier issues promptly and efficiently.
- Established strong relationships with carriers by maintaining open communication and regularly providing updates on shipments.
Lacrosse Coach
Burlington Central High School
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Maintained high team morale with positive coaching strategies and fan support.
- Organized practice sessions, exercise and conditioning to improve player performance.
- Coached a first year team to a 10-1-1 season as a first year coach.
- Received opportunity to coach for a youth travel team
Server
Innsbrook Country Club
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Built exceptional customer rapport which lead to record profits
- Stocked and prepared inventory each day to ensure accordance with anticipated occupancy
- Attended multiple networking events hosted by club members to better understand various career paths
Assembly Line Worker
LACO Industries
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Assembled and packaged hundreds of writing utensil kits which provided schools and businesses with tools for learning and workplace needs
- Demonstrated stamina, attention to detail, excellennt communication skills, and teamwork
Direct Salesperson Intern
Imminent Marketing
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Marketed and sold products directly to consumers through road shows hosted by major retailers such as Costco and Sam’s Club
- Refined skills in customer interaction, relationship-building, and business structure
- Engaged in team meetings and networking events with senior leadership
Customer Service
DoorDash & UberEats
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Provided clients with excellent service, in delivering food and groceries during global pandemic
- Earned a 98% customer satisfaction rating as a driver
Youth Lacrosse Coach
Team Illinois
04.2023 - Current
- Trained team members in midfield, attack and defensive positions.
- Led and motivated lacrosse team members to new heights of athleticism, gameplay and sportsmanship.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN12.2022
Study Abroad - Courses in British Culture, Marketing, & Theology
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, EnglandSkills
- Team Collaboration
- Strong negotiation skills
- Customer Service and Rapport
- Leadership
- Logistics
- Excel
- IBM SPSS
- R Studio
- Strong negotiation skills
Timeline
Carrier Sales Representative
OTR Transportation
06.2023 - Current
Youth Lacrosse Coach
Team Illinois
04.2023 - Current
Lacrosse Coach
Burlington Central High School
03.2023 - 05.2023
Server
Innsbrook Country Club
05.2022 - 08.2022
Direct Salesperson Intern
Imminent Marketing
05.2021 - 08.2021
Assembly Line Worker
LACO Industries
01.2021 - 12.2021
Customer Service
DoorDash & UberEats
05.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Valparaiso University
Study Abroad - Courses in British Culture, Marketing, & Theology
Anglia Ruskin University
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