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Skills

  • Operational improvement
  • Recovering vehicles
  • Route optimization
  • Handling fragile and high-value cargo
  • Equipment troubleshooting and repair
  • MS Office
  • Cold chain logistics
  • Collaborating with dispatch teams
  • System equipment
  • Cross-border transportation regulations

Work Experiences

  • Used my well-honed negotiating skills to secure cost-effective method equipment pricing.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, gathering all necessary information to make informed decisions and resolve issues.
  • Operated with caution and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Collaborated with team leaders to conduct audits on road safety protocols, bringing operational incidents to an all-time low in 2015.
  • Inspected the vehicle before and after trips, logging and reporting mechanical issues to avoid dangerous situations.
  • Achieved 15 consecutive accident-free months.
  • Sent invoices, collected payments, and reconciled accounts with shippers every day.
  • Achieved on-time deliveries for over 5 clients.
  • Kept a clean driving record by following all traffic laws, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas, and maintaining vehicle control at all times.
  • Preventive maintenance checks and basic vehicle repairs were completed by me.

Summaries

  • 4 accident-free months.
  • Recognized on a regular basis for outstanding performance and contributions to the Miscellaneous industry's success.
  • Adapted to challenging weather conditions.
  • Proven leadership, operational excellence, and organizational development skills, as well as a thorough understanding of the standard business.
  • Achieved 49% increase in repeat client business.
  • Recognized for motivating management team members to achieve their goals and fostering innovative work environments.
  • Achieved 73% reduced delivery times.
  • Certified in the use of system and program machinery.
  • 14 years of expertise in vehicle maintenance.
  • Individual with 17 years of safe driving experience and standard experience.

Accomplishments

  • Improved fleet vehicle longevity by 62% through diligent monitoring and addressing of mechanical issues before they worsened.
  • Developed and refined delivery schedules based on traffic patterns, weather conditions, and road construction, reducing delivery times by 35%.
  • Generated over $8 in annual cost savings through optimized fuel use and reduced wear and tear on fleet vehicles.
  • Achieved 81% driver satisfaction rating as a mentor for 13 new CDL drivers, helping them earn their certifications.
  • Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of process.
  • Transported $5 worth of valuable goods without a single incident, keeping security protocols top of mind and preventing theft.
  • Handled cross-border shipments, ensuring compliance with both U.S. And Canadian border regulations and reducing delays by 65%.
  • Led a team that conducted quarterly inspections of fleet vehicles to ensure mechanical readiness, decreasing overall maintenance costs by 71%.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Successfully completed over 17 trips across multiple states, including delivery to remote areas within tight deadlines.

Affiliations

  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
  • Association of Information Technology Professionals
  • Project Management Institute
  • Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
  • Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
  • Society of Women Engineers
  • American Society of Transportation and Logistics (ASTL)
  • Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA)
  • National Association of Social Workers

Certifications

  • Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Salesforce
  • Accident Prevention and Fleet Safety Certification
  • Apple Certified Associate (ACA)
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Certified DOT Compliance Specialist (CDCS)
  • ServSafe
  • DOBOR Driver Certification (Department of Business Oversight Regulations)
  • Certified Public Accountant

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