Open To Work
Tarlesha Dorsey
Romeoville
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with extensive experience at Schneider National, specializing in client relations and metrics-driven analysis.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dispatcher
Langer Transport
Joliet
09.2023 - Current
- Managed and Coordinate dispatch schedules to optimize resource allocation and workflow.
- Collaborated with chemical plants to ensure smooth loading and unloading operations.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency within the dispatch department.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
Fleet Manager
Hogan Transport
Chicago
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed dedicated client relationships to ensure satisfaction and retention.
- Supervise driver logistics, monitor outgoing deliveries, and oversee personnel tasks.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions.
- Assisted in training new spotters on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Communicated with warehouse teams to streamline logistics and improve workflow.
Fleet Coordinator
Roadrunner Transportation
Downers Grove
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Manage a fleet of independent contractors, host monthly business discussions, record key metrics, turnover, miles and settlements.
- Identify at risk contractors and create checkpoint progression plans.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address operational challenges effectively.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
Area Planning Manager
Schneider National
Chicago
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Generate actions to improve dispatch service, asset utilization, and profitability.
- Manage a balance amongst the customer, driver and operations.
- Developed strategic operational plans to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Coordinated with IT to optimize planning software for better data analysis capabilities.
- Created detailed reports outlining progress, risks, costs and other key metrics.
- Collaborated with upper management to define objectives, plans and initiatives.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Education
Health Administration -
Southeastern Community College
Burlington, IA06.2009
Skills
- Client relations and retention
- Problem-solving resolution
- Logistics and dispatch coordination
- Metrics-driven analysis
- Partnership development
- Oracle and AS/400 expertise
- McLeod and TMW proficiency
- Power BI analytics
- DOT/ELD software knowledge
Leadership Experience
Strong ability to manage tasks, prioritizing deadlines, monitoring progress and re-evaluate all while supervising/managing peers.
Timeline
Dispatcher
Langer Transport
09.2023 - Current
Fleet Manager
Hogan Transport
01.2022 - 01.2023
Fleet Coordinator
Roadrunner Transportation
01.2019 - 01.2022
Area Planning Manager
Schneider National
01.2013 - 01.2019
Health Administration -
Southeastern Community College