Dedicated Logistics professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Smarteez
Arlington, TX
06.2014 - Current
Manage day-to-day business operations.
Conduct target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
Monitor market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
Organize and attend trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Established foundational processes for business operations.
Reconcile daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
Founded and manage Retail business.
Fulfill customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices
Transportation Dispatcher
MLJ Logistics LLC
Waco, TX
07.2021 - 09.2022
Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
Facilitated communications between customers and field personnel to answer questions or resolve concerns.
Coordinated schedules for optimal coverage of daily workload and adjusted quickly to changing demands.
Coordinated repairs to vehicles to maintain fleet operations.
Monitored flow of paperwork and directed information to appropriate departments.
Managed over 50 customer calls per day pertaining to shipping and receiving.
Transportation Operations Manager
C&A Logistics LLC
McGregor, TX
06.2019 - 11.2021
Directed staff on performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles and facilities.
Prepared daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.
Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
Collaborated with planner to schedule and implement backhaul processes to meet third-party backhaul goals.
Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
Coordinated with operators to boost unloaded miles and reduce empty miles by 50%.
Researched distance, traffic patterns and other aspects to determine cost-effective and productive routes for deliveries.
Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Drafted invoices for completed work.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Transportation Dispatcher
C3 Logistics
Mansfield, TX
01.2017 - 11.2019
Reviewed paperwork and contracts prior to dispatching crew members to support accuracy and clarify understanding of details.
Handled incoming calls and emails from customers regarding issues with deliveries.
Created delivery routes and optimized plans for traffic, road conditions and other factors.
Checked that each scheduled route was appropriately covered by delivery drivers.
Scheduled and dispatched drivers to locations in all 48 states.
Worked closely with customers to effectively resolve issues and complaints.
Oversaw loading and unloading of company vehicles.
Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
Coordinated repairs to vehicles to maintain fleet operations.
Coordinated schedules for optimal coverage of daily workload and adjusted quickly to changing demands.
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Art Institute of Dallas
Dallas, TX
2014
Bachelor of Arts - Apparel And Accessories Marketing Operations
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
1992
Skills
Excellent Communication
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Multitasking Abilities
Attention to Detail
Teamwork and Collaboration
Dependable and Responsible
Active Listening
Decision-Making
Flexible and Adaptable
Self-Motivated
Planning and Coordination
Good Telephone Etiquette
Organization and Time Management
Timeline
Transportation Dispatcher
MLJ Logistics LLC
07.2021 - 09.2022
Transportation Operations Manager
C&A Logistics LLC
06.2019 - 11.2021
Transportation Dispatcher
C3 Logistics
01.2017 - 11.2019
Small Business Owner
Smarteez
06.2014 - Current
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Art Institute of Dallas
Bachelor of Arts - Apparel And Accessories Marketing Operations