Terrence McKinnon
Alvarado,TX
Summary
Creative Operations Specialist skillful in executing effective operating rhythms and management systems structures. Expertise in analyzing, articulating and solving various problems. Analytical and organized professional comfortable working independently or as part of team. Team Leader experienced in directing activities in logistical supply chain setting. Talented at developing strategies, setting goals and training employees. Confident and decisive when communicating goals and vision to succeed. First-class problem solver with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
3PL Contractor
Eagle Global Logistics
Grapevine, TX
01.1999 - 06.2007
- Owned and managed truck fleet
- Trained fleet driver supervisors
- Implemented safety and precautions
- Lead safety meetings for and advised Ceva Logistics on dock and yard safety
- Managed day to day full scale operation of pick up and deliveries for dedicated and airfreight customers
- Managed driver hiring and training
- Adhered to and implemented all company policies also discovered and implemented new safety procedures by leading by example
- Managed fleet of dedicated trucks and drivers for 3pl accounts/direct dealer deliveries throughout
- Texas
- During this time, I lead a team and we were successful at managing the following operations simultaneously
- Lockheed Martin
- Managed local airfreight movements, Local Vendor pick and supplies to plant to support and airport) 12 years
- Ford PDC 4 years
- Toyota PDC 2 Years
- Department of Defense dedicated fleet 2 years
- Multi-Stop Airport drop off and pickup domestic and international 17 years
- Yard Management Services 3 years
- This included setting lot layout, driver, yard management, yard checks, and trailer pre-inspections
- Reported any findings back to executive management, and to maintenance ensuring deliveries go as scheduled.
- Implemented changes requested by designers, owners, or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
- Developed and maintained user documentation to establish product understanding.
- Generated detailed reports to highlight product performance and usage metrics.
Owner/Manager
General Contract Service Inc
Mansfield, TX
01.2020 - Current
- Co-own and operate local trucking company
- Manage day to day pickups and deliveries, including booking, dispatching
- Schedule drivers
- Ensure deliveries are on-time
- Communicate with customers of possible delays
- Create and adhere to budgets, assist in company billing to make sure billing is as accurate as possible
- Manage any claims that may arise, and investigate the findings
- Allocate equipment to maximize profitability
- Schedule maintenance on company equipment and follow-up on work performed to ensure that work quality meets company expectations
- Interview, review, hire, train drivers so that they know company expectations, while at the same time learning the drivers strengths and weaknesses in order to build a good working relationship toward success, and operate in a safe manner
- Maintain and stay knowledgeable with FMCSA rules and regulations and prepare for FMCSA audits.
Fleet Owner/Business Manager Director
CEVA Logistics Inc.
Grapevine, TX
01.1999 - 12.2019
- Supervised administrative functions of scheduling, billing, inventory management, front desk reception and office security.
- Maintained, verified and updated privileges for credentials files, insurance and legal documentation.
- Led team in moving delivery score from last place to 1 place and improved company reliability ranking from last to first in market resulting in a 17 year continuous contract renewal.
- Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
Manager
Gourmet Awards Food
Dallas, TX
08.1997 - 01.1999
- Managed pick pack ship restock operation
- Managed 72 employees 1 supervisor and 2 leads
- Adhered to budgets
- Oversaw forklift operation and maintenance
- Communicated nightly production numbers to executive members
- Commutated with staffing agencies of staffing needs to meet production
- Set forecast for seasonal business
- Managed to maintain hours required for production that was output
- Increased production by 35% by implementing new policies, and uplifting employees morale, listening to employees
Education
College - Business Studies
Tarrant County College
Electronics - Electrical Engineering
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VAHigh School Diploma -
Osborne Senior High
Manassas, VASkills
- Logistics
- Project Management
- Budgeting
- Quality Assurance
- Process Improvement
- Forecasting
- Negotiation
- Team Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Statistical analysis
- Supply chain
- Mentoring
- Time management
- Guest services
- Inventory control
- Analysis skills
- Microsoft Office
- Commercial Driving
- DoD Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Power tools
- Mechanical knowledge
- Tractor-Trailer
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Load & Unload
- Contract Management
- Coordinate Events
- Safety Understanding
- Project Oversight
- Budget Administration
- Quality Standards
Timeline
Owner/Manager
General Contract Service Inc
01.2020 - Current
3PL Contractor
Eagle Global Logistics
01.1999 - 06.2007
Fleet Owner/Business Manager Director
CEVA Logistics Inc.
01.1999 - 12.2019
Manager
Gourmet Awards Food
08.1997 - 01.1999
College - Business Studies
Tarrant County College
Electronics - Electrical Engineering
Northern Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Osborne Senior High
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