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Tania Mechling

Tania Mechling

Intermodal / OTR Operations Manager
Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Self-motivated Operations Manager successful in collaborating with consultants, area leaders and employees to streamline and strengthen processes and control costs. Highly organized and detailed collaborator with solid record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding business targets. In-depth knowledge of operational and budget management techniques. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration. Professional Dispatch Manager with considerable experience working in busy logistics, transport and vehicle environment. Efficiently works with drivers, other dispatchers and management to create most effective delivery routes and schedules to maximize driver efficiency. Enjoys working in challenging situations, remaining calm and level-headed in stressful situations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager / Fleet and Asset Manager

RTS Holdings dba Roadone Transport dba JZI Intermodal Logistics
Jacksonville
10.2019 - Current
  • Management of successful service and communication / logistics recovery of failed services, i.e., On Time Delivery, Customs Exams, Breakdowns, Shipper / Vessel Status / Rail Status / Product delays Solicitation and acceptance of freight from Company's Customer Base and Broker relationships utilizing several different platforms, i.e., Customer EDI transmission, Emailed / Faxed Work Orders, DAT, Broker websites for Dry Van and Container work; OTR, Short Haul, Local Dray zzz Dispatch and detailed communication to Owner / Lease Operators by individual shipments to include necessary contact information, directions, pick up or delivery info and transit legality based on DOT Regulation Track, Trace and Check call for every shipment from cradle to grave, to include resolve or recover for any failure exceptions with consistent communication to the Customer and Mgmt
  • Tracking and tracing of container equipment via port terminal and steamship line websites for availability to pick up or terminate respectively
  • Dry Van Trlr Pool Management and Asset Continuity
  • Container Mgmt - Reporting to Customer its equipment usage status and managing the cycle of each Maintain professional, friendly and partnership relationships with Truck Owners and Owner/Lease Operators Planning Truck Route servicing Customer freight with Broker loads to fill in with consistent effort and attention to maximizing profitability of Truck's work period Maintain up to date DOT Regulation and FMCSA knowledge for assistance in HOS, Safety and Compliance management of Drivers and equipment Knowledge and efficiency of online websites, TMS software, Microsoft Office products Performance standards measured by KPI as well as Management and Independent Contractors Accurate Billing to Customers and Payroll to Truck / Lease Owners for Line Haul and detailed respective accessorials per shipment, i.e
  • Detention, Layover, Fuel Surcharge schedules, Per Diem, Demurrage Recruiting, Retention and Partnership Establishment

Truckload Operations - Fleet / Driver Manager

Sunteck Transport TTS dba Sunteck Truckload TTS
Jacksonville
07.2015 - 01.2020

Manager, Professional Driver Resources Division (PDRD)

E Transport Group dba Sunteck Transport - Capacity Division
Jacksonville
08.2013 - 07.2015
  • Finance and Operations Management of up to 47 Semi-Truck Assets for Lease Purchase Program with a projected potential profit of $1 Million dollars averaging $250K over a 4 yr period totaling near $1.5 million
  • Finance and Operations Management of up to 210 plates owned by Sunteck, apportioned through Ohio IRP Base Plate program with a potential profitability of $200K per year Establishment, Management and Operations of Sunteck's 2290 Government HVUT program with current enrollment of 50+ Trucks forecasting $5500 / year profitability' Vendor networking to secure valuable discounts and services to offer Sunteck's Owner Operator fleet, i.e
  • Tire discounts, maintenance programs and fuel discounts Recruiting, Retention and Liaison between Operations and Owner Operators Asset Coordinator and Analyst

Accounting Representative and Payroll/Administrative Manager

Eleets Transportation dba Eleets Trucking
Jacksonville
11.2009 - 08.2013
  • Operation consisting of four branch offices located in Jacksonville, FL, Orangeburg, SC, and Charleston, SC Payroll / Administrative Manager to a combined fleet of approximately 55 Company Employed drivers, 15 Leased Operators, and 60 Owner Operators, Accounts Payable Management of $350 - $450,000 in weekly Customer Invoicing which entails the auditing and staging of approximately 600 Accounting Packages per weekly period, Accounts Receivable Management of all T Checks issued by Eleets Trucking teams, such as: Lumping Services, Tolls, Truck Accessories, Fuel, Payroll, as well as M&R and A/P Management and execution of financial chargebacks to Lease Operators for Maintenance and Repair Advances, Loans, various outstanding debts, Accounts Receivable Population of Financial Reporting Spreadsheets for minor analysis performed by myself and detailed, major analysis by the Director and Company Executives

Dispatch Assistant to Accounting Manager

Pipeline Transportation
Jacksonville
07.2003 - 11.2009
  • Payroll / Administrative Manager to a fleet of approximately 90 Company Drivers located in Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa, FL Customer Service Customer Invoicing Inventory Reporting

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
03.2003

Skills

  • DOT Regulations
  • FMCSA, EPA, and OSHA Regulations Compliance
  • MS Office Suite
  • Load Planning
  • Safety
  • Team Supervision
  • KPI Tracking
  • Customer Service Management
  • Employee Development
  • Resource Allocation
  • Customer Retention
  • Data Management
  • Performance Evaluations
  • P&L Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Transportation Management
  • Delivery Scheduling
  • Report Writing
  • Microsoft Word

References

References available upon request.

Quote

"If you bought it, a Trucker brought it.."

Timeline

Operations Manager / Fleet and Asset Manager

RTS Holdings dba Roadone Transport dba JZI Intermodal Logistics
10.2019 - Current

Truckload Operations - Fleet / Driver Manager

Sunteck Transport TTS dba Sunteck Truckload TTS
07.2015 - 01.2020

Manager, Professional Driver Resources Division (PDRD)

E Transport Group dba Sunteck Transport - Capacity Division
08.2013 - 07.2015

Accounting Representative and Payroll/Administrative Manager

Eleets Transportation dba Eleets Trucking
11.2009 - 08.2013

Dispatch Assistant to Accounting Manager

Pipeline Transportation
07.2003 - 11.2009

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management

Indiana Wesleyan University
Tania MechlingIntermodal / OTR Operations Manager