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Thomas Ramage, Jr.

Summary

Communication specialist with a proven track record of tested leadership from overseas military duty to project management as a seasoned, senior broker in a long-tenured logistics position. A team-first personality who enjoys a challenge and tackling new projects. Count on me to learn quickly and show respect to existing team members. I am in search of a position at an organization that values integrity and prioritizes doing things the right way, going beyond mere task completion.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Freight Broker

J.B. Express, Inc.
08.2014 - 02.2025
  • Monitored market and negotiated rates based on trends.
  • Developed strong relationships with carriers and shippers, fostering trust and loyalty.
  • Negotiated competitive rates with carriers, resulting in cost savings for customers while ensuring project deadlines were met allowing crew and equipment costs to be kept in-check.
  • Negotiated fair rates with customers in order to procure necessary transportation services from approved carriers in capacity enough to complete projects in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Provided live updates to customers/shippers/receivers with Google Sheets that were fed data using sophisticated tracking software that we integrated into our database.
  • Managed high-volume orders while maintaining strict attention to detail and accuracy in all transactions.
  • Continuously expanded the company's network of reliable carriers while carefully screening new carriers to minimize exposure to fraudulent carriers, improving overall operational efficiency.


WIA Youth Career Specialist for ELEVATE

Gallia-Jackson-Vinton Joint Vocational District
10.2009 - 08.2014


  • Managed a caseload of clients from various backgrounds, providing timely support throughout their job search journey.
  • Partnered with area ABLE centers for GED testing preparation while serving as a member of the Jackson County Municipal Drug Court professional panel for over 2 years in a collaborative effort to pool resources jump-starting young people onto a positive and productive path. These efforts resulted in 13 GEDs, an Associates Degree in Social Services and 2 Bachelor of Science Degrees in Nursing culminating in 17 jobs serving the "hardest-to-serve" in at-risk youth.

Military Police

Operation Iraqi Freedom
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Served a 16-month tour, duties consisted of conducting patrol and convoy escort missions, providing physical security at both Iraqi police stations and US military installations, performing city-wide riot control/quick reaction force duties, instructing 2 graduating classes at Baghdad Police Academy and was selected to man the turret for our Battalion Commander's security detail.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Legal Communication, Political Science

Ohio University, College of Communication
Athens, OH
05.2005

Skills

  • Customer engagement
  • Deadline management
  • Performance tracking
  • Rate negotiation

Military Experience

  • United States Army Reserve, Military Police, 01/01/96, 01/01/04
  • Operation Enduring Freedom, Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, 2001, Served a 9-month tour overseas, assisting in administration of the tactical operations center.
  • Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2nd Campaign, Camp Falcon, Iraq, 01/01/03, 01/01/04, Served 16-month tour overseas, conducting patrol missions and providing physical security.

Timeline

Freight Broker

J.B. Express, Inc.
08.2014 - 02.2025

WIA Youth Career Specialist for ELEVATE

Gallia-Jackson-Vinton Joint Vocational District
10.2009 - 08.2014

Military Police

Operation Iraqi Freedom
01.2003 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Science - Legal Communication, Political Science

Ohio University, College of Communication

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