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Tarik Price

Garland,TX

Summary

To obtain a management or a coaching position that will allow me to capitalize on the fifteen plus years’ experience I have in transportation management/coordination

Outgoing individual with well-honed organizational, labor and teamwork skills. Enthusiastic and team-driven with 15+ years of experience working in busy business environments.

Resourceful Executive worker with fifteen + years of experience. Follow written or verbal directions to carry out efficient work moving, people to their various destinations

Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.

Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

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.

Industrious and enthusiastic Manager proven to consistently meet productivity goals and business and customer service objectives. Skillfully works with all employees to enhance performance and improve day-to-day processes. Diplomatic in resolving customer issues to maximize satisfaction and meet targeted service level.

Enterprising Transportation Manager successful in leading every facet of new and ongoing business operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for serving customers and exceeding expectations. Creative problem solver skilled at de-escalating situations and driving positive change.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Bulk

Merchandiser
Rowlett, TX
05.2021 - Current
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.

Transportation Coordinator

The Potter’s House
Dallas, TX
07.2012 - 02.2018
  • Fleet Management – oversee maintenance and utilization of church vehicles
  • Govern transportation for the First Family within the Metroplex
  • Coordinate access and arrival schedules of executive and staff members
  • Increased workflow productivity by more than 100% through streamlining of data analysis, interpolating revenue data from clientele transactions to improve company profit margins
  • Coordinated special events like New Year’s Eve services, conferences, and high school graduations
  • Managed all internal replenishments
  • Multiple monthly shipments
  • Honed skills in relationship management by leading quarterly business reviews with carriers addressing performance trends, areas for improvement, and review of action items
  • Took on Project Management role at DFW for MegaFest Conference which had a billion-dollar revenue for the city of Dallas, Texas
  • Developed plan, facilitated bid, analyzed data, awarded business, negotiated rates, managed change, implemented project, and monitored progress
  • Audit processes and document all delivery issues
  • Work with Operations to ensure solutions are defined and implemented
  • Ensure project goals are defined and monitored to ensure agreements are met
  • Manage the sorter process and audit packages to ensure that it is working correctly
  • Top skills for,
  • Transportation
  • Logistics Management
  • Transportation Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Freight
  • Operations Management
  • Shipping
  • Transportation Planning
  • Customer Service
  • Provided timely transportation of diverse clients to healthcare facilities.
  • Determined most effective mode and routing of materials to customer locations and company facilities.
  • Resolved maintenance and repair issues for vehicles and equipment.
  • Researched affordable transportation methods and performed safety audits on equipment.
  • Planned and oversaw third-party shipments, managing stakeholder relationships and contracted rates.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.

Transportation Coordinator, Public Relations and Logistics Specialist

07.2012 - 02.2018
  • Supplied 100s of units with water, food and fuel supplies to foster safe and accident-free work experience.
  • Planned and oversaw third-party shipments, managing stakeholder relationships and contracted rates.
  • Provided timely transportation of diverse clients to healthcare facilities.
  • Researched affordable transportation methods and performed safety audits on equipment.
  • Determined most effective mode and routing of materials to customer locations and company facilities.
  • Resolved maintenance and repair issues for vehicles and equipment.
  • Identified appropriate travel routes in accordance with applicable traffic and bulk cargo transportation laws, regulations, protocols and guidelines.
  • Worked with marketing department on branding strategies.
  • Monitored marketing content for quality, accuracy and impact.
  • Coordinated dispatching of 50 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Gathered information on customer opinions and adjusted plans to capitalize on current trends.
  • Managed service projects from start to finish by finding partners, making detailed plans and executive projects.

Delivery Driver

Reddy Ice
Dallas, TX
08.2011 - 07.2012
  • Key Holder – given keys to the building for access
  • Provided service to priority stores not included in daily routes as needed
  • Managed deliveries along daily routes
  • Supervise and oversee operations in the absence of managers
  • Train new team members in front-end operations
  • Refined interpersonal and communication skills developed over ten years of customer and employee relations
  • Trustworthy; regularly handled cash, debit, and credit transactions and accounting for daily earnings
  • Fulfill customer orders in varying and potentially dangerous road conditions in a timely manner
  • Accomplish a 100% on-time delivery rate within strict time constraints
  • Verify each delivery against shipping instructions before delivering to customers
  • Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
  • Operate handheld scanner on all outgoing and then delivered packages
  • Demonstrate exceptional customer service while maintaining a positive attitude and representing the company
  • Pre-check and maintain vehicles
  • Train drivers on how to deliver and maintain their routes
  • Train drivers on how to rescue other drivers on difficult routes

Forklift Driver

Kraft
Garland, TX
12.2010 - 05.2011
  • Load trucks for delivery
  • Stock up shelves in warehouse with product
  • Pull lines so that it would avoid back up
  • Responsible for 100% accuracy on store inventory processes as well as the arranging Compliance and Safety procedures
  • Understand the use and purpose of signature cards and the support documents that accompany them on the job
  • Perform daily safety checks to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition
  • Operating forklift by moving items and materials to and from the warehouse in a safe and effective manner to minimize risk of injury, property damage
  • Accurately, safely and efficiently select merchandise from shelves and other storage areas using electric pallet jack and forklifts to ensure all products and orders were readily available for the client orders in an efficient manner.

Account Manager, Newline Manager

Addison, TX
11.2009 - 05.2010
  • Travel to various cities to aid their department in conducting business such as teaching new companies our system
  • In charge of the in-house marketing for Home Depot
  • Responsible for the Hiring and Firing

Bulk Driver

Pepsi Bottling Group
Mesquite, TX
04.2006 - 06.2009
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
  • Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
  • Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Kept detailed records of completed or in-progress deliveries using hand-held devices and camera images.
  • Planned delivery routes and most efficient methods of distribution.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
  • Mapped out destinations ahead of time to ascertain quickest and safest routes for delivery.
  • Used GPS system to plan travel routes in accordance with bulk cargo transportation laws.
  • Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
  • Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
  • Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Refilled truck after completing deliveries to return in ready-to-use condition.
  • Reviewed routes and expected delivery time frames to determine order of deliveries.
  • Planned optimal routes based on GPS software and knowledge of local traffic patterns.
  • Maintained contact with dispatching team and management for open communication about delays or other delivery issues.
  • Checked loads against documentation before completing final delivery at destinations.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Handled basic upkeep and emergency repairs on delivery vehicles.
  • Completed inspections daily to identify needed upkeep on vehicles and document performance concerns.
  • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
  • Recorded each delivery using proper paperwork before leaving warehouse.

Driver

Fountain Driver
05.2001 - 04.2006
  • Of the Period – 3 times
  • Manage territory that encompasses 50 clients and $40,000 worth of product daily
  • Recycle approximately 30 pallets per day, saving the company approximately $36,000 in replenishment costs, of the Year – 2 times
  • Received Driver of the Period – 15 times
  • Fountain Team Leader – required to know all routes and delivery times, coach and mentor 6 team members, responsible for maintaining best delivery times
  • Supervise and oversee operations in the absence of managers
  • Train new team members in front-end operations
  • Refined interpersonal and communication skills developed over ten years of customer and employee relations
  • Trustworthy; regularly handled cash, debit, and credit transactions and accounting for daily earnings
  • Fulfill customer orders in varying and potentially dangerous road conditions in a timely manner
  • Accomplish a 100% on-time delivery rate within strict time constraints
  • Verify each delivery against shipping instructions before delivering to customers
  • Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
  • Operate handheld scanner on all outgoing and then delivered packages
  • Demonstrate exceptional customer service while maintaining a positive attitude and representing the company
  • Pre-check and maintain vehicles
  • Train drivers on how to deliver and maintain their routes
  • Train drivers on how to rescue other drivers on difficult routes
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
  • Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions.
  • Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
  • Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location.
  • Obtained customer signatures to complete and process paperwork.
  • Kept management looped in on daily activities by updating logs with information such as mileage, gas use and special incidents.
  • Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
  • Updated personal logs and business tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.

Education

Business Entrepreneurship

Paul Quinn College

Skills

  • Managing Employee Relations
  • Staff Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations
  • Managing Laborers
  • Contract Development and Management
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Employee Coaching and Motivation
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Administration and Reporting
  • Project Management
  • Managing Terminations
  • Issue and Conflict Resolution
  • Invoice Reconciliation
  • Managing Routines
  • Finance and Accounting Operations
  • Managing Appointments
  • Product Management and Branding
  • Overseeing Employees
  • Procedural Streamlining
  • Supplier Relations
  • Productivity Performance
  • Configuration and Management
  • Shrinkage Prevention
  • Budgeting and Resource Management
  • Job Assignments
  • Maintenance and Repair Management
  • Managing Files and Records
  • Timelines and Milestones
  • Account and Territory Management
  • Account Management and Updating
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Managing Revenue Projections
  • Managing Fleet Vehicles
  • Business Analysis

Affiliations

Courtney Craig Director of Scholars & Fellows Paul Quinn College

Timeline

Bulk

Merchandiser
05.2021 - Current

Transportation Coordinator

The Potter’s House
07.2012 - 02.2018

Transportation Coordinator, Public Relations and Logistics Specialist

07.2012 - 02.2018

Delivery Driver

Reddy Ice
08.2011 - 07.2012

Forklift Driver

Kraft
12.2010 - 05.2011

Account Manager, Newline Manager

11.2009 - 05.2010

Bulk Driver

Pepsi Bottling Group
04.2006 - 06.2009

Driver

Fountain Driver
05.2001 - 04.2006

Business Entrepreneurship

Paul Quinn College

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