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Tyler Watkins, MBA

Dallas,Tx

Summary

Highly-motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Trucking Logistics Coordinator

RTW
12.2023 - Current
  • Coordinate daily transportation activities including scheduling, routing, tracking and documentation.
  • Communicate with local shippers and third-party freight companies to compare industry rates and develop effective pricing that would benefit the company and encourage return customers
  • Implement cost effective shipping methods, including minimizing open space in trailers, which has increased revenue per driver by 11%
  • Manage paperwork and necessary information required for client shipments.
  • Analyze data to identify cost savings opportunities in the logistics process.
  • Relay information between drivers and recipients regarding ETA and potential delays.
  • Coach employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.

Linehaul Regional Supervisor

Central Transport
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Supervised the Texas region and provided estimates on the amount of freight coming in on a daily basis and allocate 103 drivers on the routes that are most economically sound for the company
  • Directed receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance services.
  • Worked closely with city dispatcher to highlight important lanes and new customers that might require additional assistance.
  • Monitored all shipping lanes in and out of the Texas region including MO/LA/NM/TN and multiple others.
  • Ensured safely loading procedures are met and verified every trailer was at capacity with all required cargo.
  • Communicated with customers in the Texas region and also outside of the state to provide estimated delivery times based on volume, weather conditions, and staffing.
  • Addressed any problems that may arise during day-to-day operations in a timely manner.
  • Generated weekly reports detailing KPIs and operational data.
  • Created strategies for improving operational efficiencies and reducing freight related incidents by 14% by utilizing load bars and straps on every trailer.
  • Implemented, updated and enforced company policies for standardized operations.

Education

MBA - international business

The University of The Southwest
Hobbs, NM
2022

BBA - Financial Administration

University of The Southwest
Hobbs, NM
05.2020

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Eastfield College
Dallas, TX
05.2018

Skills

  • Supply Chain Operations
  • Transportation Management
  • Inventory Control
  • 3PL and LTL knowledge
  • Logistics Analysis
  • Global logistics
  • Invoicing and shipping documentation
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Trucking Logistics Coordinator

RTW
12.2023 - Current

Linehaul Regional Supervisor

Central Transport
08.2022 - 12.2023

MBA - international business

The University of The Southwest

BBA - Financial Administration

University of The Southwest

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Eastfield College
Tyler Watkins, MBA