Tolen Taylor
Bartlett
Summary
Senior management professional, bringing strategic leadership and operational excellence to drive organizational success. Skilled in project management, team collaboration, and process optimization with keen focus on achieving results. Adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering culture of accountability, and adapting to evolving business needs. Known for strong decision-making, effective communication, and building high-performing teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager/ Logistics Specialist
United States Army
01.2000 - 03.2016
- Professionally manage the highly viable logistics operations of extremely complex military equipment, supplies and materials while successfully enforcing material handling safety rules and techniques.
- Heavy vehicle operator in the fuel systems operations responsible for handling brink fuels/distributions.
- Instrumental in operating heavy vehicles and related equipment responsible for training drivers, performing driver preventative maintenance and supervise/check vehicles operations.
- Drive logistics program success by efficiently managing/supervising a staff of highly qualified dispatch and driving personnel consistently maintain visibility of employees and company assets.
- Proactively inspect, clean and perform maintenance on equipment in accordance with company procedures and guidelines. Extremely knowledgeable of environmental laws/hazmat regulations.
- Safely operate, supervise and maintain high ton vehicles required to move heavy tools and equipment.
- Develop, facilitate and conduct highly proficient driver training programs designed to continually earn the extremely coveted safe driving award. Implemented evaluations to assess training effectiveness.
- Successfully interact with military and civilian personnel when handling equipment and perform routine checks to ensure equipment is properly utilized, maintained and stored.
- Accurately prepare and submit reports on staff and material movements and related operational issues.
- Maintain vital records on the usage of motor vehicles including operational data and fuel consumption.
- Evaluate drivers and submit recommendations for safe driving awards as well as report neglect/abuse.
- Successfully trained personnel in preventative maintenance, documentation and loading/securing cargo.
- Oversaw daily operations and ensured compliance with military standards and protocols.
- Led training programs to enhance team performance and operational readiness.
- Coordinated logistics and resource allocation for mission-critical assignments.
- Facilitated communication between units to support mission objectives and collaboration efforts.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Truck Driver/ Master/Trainer
United States Army-Augusta, GA
03.2000 - 04.2006
- Analyzed route performance data, identifying opportunities for operational improvements and cost reductions.
- Effectively maintained continuous communication with dealerships when safely delivering vehicles.
- Led incident investigations to identify root causes, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining timely deliveries and effective communication with dispatchers.
- Implemented safe driving practices, resulting in a clean driving record with no accidents or traffic violations.
- Contributed to a safer workplace environment by participating in ongoing safety training sessions and implementing learnings into daily routines.
- Operated military vehicles in compliance with safety regulations and operational protocols.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols, enhancing compliance with industry regulations.
- Oversaw daily operations of fleet management, ensuring timely deliveries and optimal vehicle utilization.
Education
Associates in Engineering -
Southeast College of Technology
01-2015
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Operations management
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Operations planning
- Documentation and reporting
- Data-driven decision making
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Data analytics
- Cross-functional communication
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 150-200 staff members.
Certification
- CM - Certified Manager Certification
- CPM - Certified Professional Manager
Timeline
Truck Driver/ Master/Trainer
United States Army-Augusta, GA
03.2000 - 04.2006
Senior Manager/ Logistics Specialist
United States Army
01.2000 - 03.2016
Associates in Engineering -
Southeast College of Technology
Additional Information
- QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE:
- Dynamic, detailed oriented and results focused logistics professional with more than thirty (30) years experience and verifiable track record of achievement in the military logistical services and support environment. Consistently achieve exceptional results when facilitating and leading key logistical training and development initiatives for the US Military. Recognized for key abilities to oversee transportation logistics for multimillion dollar operations, promotes accountability and continually exceed performance goals and expectations. Team player who possesses a strong work ethics and key compliance knowledge seeking to secure a challenging opportunity with a firm that welcomes dedicated employees with the ability to accomplish business objectives. Currently hold a Secret Security Clearance.
- Core strengths includes:
- Exceptional Communication Skills
- Transportation & Logistics Operations
- Key Training & Development Abilities
- Possess Strong Work Ethics
- Team Building & Leadership Skills
- Secret Security Clearance
- CDL Licenses
- Overseas Approved Passport