Trett Ray
Winter Haven
Summary
Qualified Freight Broker with proven success at Rowland Truck Lines, specialty in logistics management and rate negotiation. Optimizing freight operations and ensuring timely delivery by developing a robust carrier network across 15 states, ensuring timely deliveries and significant cost savings. Strong customer service skills complemented by proficiency in transportation management systems. Reliable team collaborator with skills in negotiation, relationship management, and problem-solving. Known for adaptability and achieving results in high pressure environments. Strong communication and organizational abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freight Broker
Rowland Truck Lines
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted in coordinating up to 40 freight shipments a week, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with regulations.
- Managed the end-to-end logistics for shipment of sod, overseeing scheduling, dispatching, and tracking to ensure on-time delivery.
- Negotiated competitive rates with carriers, resulting in cost savings for customers.
- Supported communication between shippers and carriers to facilitate logistics operations.
- Developed and maintained a network of reliable carriers in 10 states nation wide, increasing capacity to meet peak season demands.
- Resolved time-sensitive logistical issues, such as weather delays or equipment failures, to protect freight integrity to avoid costly project delays for clients.
- Learned industry software for scheduled and managing freight documentation.
Assistant Stock Manager
Bagwell Lumber
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operational workflows and enhance efficiency.
- Hand unloaded material and organized into warehouse
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability at warehouse.
- Conducted regular audits of stock levels.
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items according to quantity, size, or type of material.
Education
No Degree - Business
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Transportation management systems
- Logistics management
- Rate negotiation
- Proficiency of Truckstop data system
- Customer service
Certification
- FDOT licensed
Timeline
Freight Broker
Rowland Truck Lines
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Stock Manager
Bagwell Lumber
06.2021 - 01.2022
No Degree - Business
Tallahassee Community College