TIM GABEHART
Spring,TX
Summary
Successful logistics transportation professional with over 40 years of experience in various aspects of day-to-day transportation. Seeking to obtain employment with a company where I can build on my current strengths and advance with a company that has endless potential for expansion.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Estes Forwarding Worldwide
HOUSTON, TX
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
- Developed marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness within target markets.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
- Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
District Manager
Pilot Freight Services - MAERSK Company
Houston, TX
10.2019 - 06.2024
- Provided ongoing coaching and training for department managers (domestic, international, and warehouse) on how to maximize productivity and profits.
- Analyzed financial data in the district to identify areas of improvement or growth potential.
- Monitored local market conditions to determine competitive trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Negotiated contracts with subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing within the local market.
- Planned budgets for forecasted gross revenue figures and expenses, as monitored throughout the year.
- Managed all personnel matters within the district including recruitment, hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions.
- Regularly communicated updates regarding changes in corporate policies or procedures down to station-level employees.
- Developed strategic plans for increasing sales, reducing costs, improving operations efficiency.
- Worked with direct reports to develop and implement action plans, improving operating results.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
- Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and effectively while maintaining a high level of customer service satisfaction.
- Improved profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget, and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns.
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
Director of Business Development/Global Operations
BTX Global Logistics
Houston, TX
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Established relationships with clients, vendors, suppliers, partners, and other stakeholders to ensure successful collaborations.
- Developed strong internal relationships across departments in order to effectively manage projects from conception through completion stages.
- Analyzed market trends and identified new business opportunities in existing and potential markets.
- Generated leads and capitalized on valuable business opportunities to bring in new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
- Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.
- Assisted with hands-on domestic and international operations.
Regional Director of Operations
TRANSGROUP WORLWIDE LOGISTICS, INC.
HOUSTON, TX
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency across all verticals in the station.
- Conducted regular meetings with senior management to review progress towards goals and objectives.
- Managed regional staff, including hiring, training, performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
- Developed relationships with customers in the region through frequent visits or calls.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for goods or services used by regional operations teams.
- Developed and maintained client relationships to grow business and improve account retention.
- Worked with management team to develop operational goals aligned with business strategy.
- Increased gross profit.
Administrator - Regional Manager
Vertical Horizons Worldwide, Inc.
Houston, TX
01.2001 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Operating as a Texas-based corporation as an exclusive agency providing total transportation logistics services on a global scale.
- Spearheaded expansion and development initiatives in Houston, TX, and various U.S. marketplaces.
- Generated new accounts by implementing effective networking and content marketing strategies.
- Managed budget forecasting, goal setting, and performance for the station.
- Identified strategic partnerships and gathered market information to gain a competitive advantage.
- Negotiated rates with house vendors and outside carriers on a local level to cut costs and benefit fellow agencies and corporate partnerships.
- Optimized current revenue streams by networking for additional business prospects with established clients.
- Recruited, hired, and trained new employees for Sales and Operations.
Logistics Terminal Manager - Sales
Coppersmith, Inc.
Houston, TX
06.1998 - 01.2001
- Developed new business opportunities by creating a Total Logistics Division of L.E. Coppersmith, Inc.
- Determined the most cost-effective procedures and routes for shipments.
- Translated business needs and priorities into actionable logistics strategies.
- Negotiated contracts with local and regional carriers to minimize costs to the company, and increase profit margins.
- Minimized damage and repair costs through careful management and preventative maintenance.
- Monitored competition and quoted pricing to maintain healthy profit margins.
- Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with business executives and directors.
- I met with existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
Terminal Manager-Sales / Vice President-Field Operations
Service By Air, Inc.
Houston, TX
07.1996 - 06.1998
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies needed at the terminals.
- Assisted in developing budgets for each department with the terminal facility.
- Managed daily operations of the terminal, including staff scheduling and inventory management.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies needed at the terminal.
- Supervised staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing feedback, and taking corrective action when necessary.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors to ensure accuracy before payment was made.
- Organized training programs for employees regarding safety protocols, customer service techniques.
- Monitored budget and operating metrics to incorporate improvement processes to increase performance.
- Hired, trained and supervised terminal personnel to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
Operations Manager / Terminal Manager
Eagle USA Airfreight, Inc.
Houston, TX
01.1991 - 07.1996
- Monitored and improved the efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
- Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Coordinated with other departments, including sales, marketing, finance, and human resources, to ensure efficient operations.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Connected with clients and developed strategies to achieve sales and customer service goals.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Prepared staff work schedules, and assigned team members to specific duties.
Operations / Operations Manager-Sales
Profit Freight Systems / Fast Xpress, Inc
Houston, TX
12.1986 - 01.1991
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure the timely delivery of products and services.
- Analyzed data from daily reports to identify trends in production performance metrics.
- Monitored and improved efficiency of process, team performance, and customer service.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers, securing favorable terms.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Addressed customer concerns with suitable solutions.
Forward Observer
US ARMY
Fort Campbell, KY
07.1982 - 03.1985
- Assigned to the 1st Brigade, 2/327th NO SLACK Battalion, 101st Airborne (Air Assault) Division. Trained and deployed in special operations and tactics (scouts).
- Rank: E-4 promotable.
- Honorably discharged.
Skills
- Cost reduction strategies
- Project planning and development
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Superior negotiation skills
- Training and development
- Organized
- Unsurpassed work ethic
- Results oriented
- Proactive
- Skilled multitasker
- Contract negotiation
- Team building
Additional Information
REGISTERED NATIVE AMERICAN (CHICKASAW NATION), Ada, OK, References Upon Request
Timeline
General Manager
Estes Forwarding Worldwide
06.2024 - 05.2025
District Manager
Pilot Freight Services - MAERSK Company
10.2019 - 06.2024
Director of Business Development/Global Operations
BTX Global Logistics
08.2018 - 10.2019
Regional Director of Operations
TRANSGROUP WORLWIDE LOGISTICS, INC.
07.2017 - 08.2018
Administrator - Regional Manager
Vertical Horizons Worldwide, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2017
Logistics Terminal Manager - Sales
Coppersmith, Inc.
06.1998 - 01.2001
Terminal Manager-Sales / Vice President-Field Operations
Service By Air, Inc.
07.1996 - 06.1998
Operations Manager / Terminal Manager
Eagle USA Airfreight, Inc.
01.1991 - 07.1996
Operations / Operations Manager-Sales
Profit Freight Systems / Fast Xpress, Inc
12.1986 - 01.1991
Forward Observer
US ARMY
07.1982 - 03.1985
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