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I have held multiple roles for the company’s Freight Forwarding department including Bidding, Tracking, and Award Agent. My work centers on analyzing customer requests for expedites, and selecting the best mode of transportation to balance our service and business objectives. HIGHLIGHTS ► Consistently ranked in department’s top performers based on capture rate of assigned customer requests. ► Manage cross-docks at terminals located throughout Midwest and southern US, and partner carriers used for brokering to maximize profit on each request. ► Coordinate with GM plants and suppliers to arrange expedites and assign carriers based on each requirement.► Protect bottom line by working to avoid and minimize any/all overage fees. ► Build and apply in-depth knowledge of DOT regulation of driver hours of service and transportation of hazardous materials. ► Certified TSA-STA Agent capable of providing over-the-counter, next day, and deferred solutions.

Here I served as lead cook for a popular restaurant, overseeing 9 other cooks across multiple shifts. I managed various kitchen workers in the preparation of food items while building positive relations with the restaurant managers.HIGHLIGHTS ► Strengthened customer service by leading team to more regularly achieve standard efficiency goals in preparing orders. ► Improved workplace sanitation by establishing formal monthly review and reward system to incentivize employees’ proper cleanup of work stations. ► Gained strong foundation in leadership, collaboration, and prioritization in a fast-paced environment. ► As Certified Trainer, developed training materials that enhanced new employee on boarding.