Christopher Mills Email & Phone Number

Novi, Michigan, United States

Manage the daily dispatch and hauler schedule with assigned delivery timesProvide after hour support for hauler, plant and customer issues, including weekend and holiday call coverage on a rotational basisManage the hauler board and hauler daily schedule notificationProvide customer service to internal and external customersMaintain hauler and carrier listsOptimize hauling and freight expensesBalance information with dairiesInput data for detention times, invoices… Show more Manage the daily dispatch and hauler schedule with assigned delivery timesProvide after hour support for hauler, plant and customer issues, including weekend and holiday call coverage on a rotational basisManage the hauler board and hauler daily schedule notificationProvide customer service to internal and external customersMaintain hauler and carrier listsOptimize hauling and freight expensesBalance information with dairiesInput data for detention times, invoices, component calculations, daily delivery, scheduling and sales into ERP systemConfirm advance and month end check out reports with dairy customersMaintain a summary of milk receipts and update data used for uniform receiving creditMeet with haulers to discuss concerns and report to managementAssign haulers to sales in the ERP systemMaintain the transportation module in ERPMonitor product load out at MMPA plants and receiving at customer locationsManage the customer receiving relationship on a timed schedule to facilitate timely loading and unloading of trucksEnsure compliance with customer processes and procedures and implement corrective actions as neededManage current transportation contracts to ensure contract compliance and customer servicePrepare a summary of sales to out of state markets, cancelation fees, and supplemental sale Show less

Canton, Michigan, United States

• Designed organic and paid media campaigns resulting in over 250% increase in sales.• Developed and produced video content with over 10% engagement and ensured cohesive brand identity resulting in over 200% follower growth in less than 6 months.• Crafted 20+ independent and self-produced songs, totaling over 100k streams.• Conceived and delivered 10+ viral social media videos resulting in 11m+ views, increasing brand awareness in targeted demographics.

Addison, Texas, United States

In this role, I oversee end-to-end logistics for Berlin Packaging, The Beck Group, Factory Blue, Armour Specialty, Industrial Container, and Corbion Chemical, focusing on achieving YoY and month-to-month accounts revenue growth ranging from $2K/month to $20K/month. One of my primary duties is to evaluate tough points with current and prospective clientele and carrier operations. I also procure, secure, and negotiate rates and prices with nationwide carriers, including checking and approving… Show more In this role, I oversee end-to-end logistics for Berlin Packaging, The Beck Group, Factory Blue, Armour Specialty, Industrial Container, and Corbion Chemical, focusing on achieving YoY and month-to-month accounts revenue growth ranging from $2K/month to $20K/month. One of my primary duties is to evaluate tough points with current and prospective clientele and carrier operations. I also procure, secure, and negotiate rates and prices with nationwide carriers, including checking and approving safety scores recorded with the Department of Transportation. Furthermore, I regularly book 100-125 shipments/month for direct customers and other 50-60 shipments to assist the team.A few of my notable accomplishments are:• Increased Berlin Packaging account from $5k monthly to over $25k monthly revenue.• Maintained revenue margin of 20-25% per shipment.Achieved full certification as a Transportation Broker Show less

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

- Coordinating and scheduling of daily shipments- Dispatching and Check calling Partner Carriers and Drivers- Sales procurement and New Business relationships - Creative problem resolution and load planning

Denton, Tx

I served as the Account Manager for Calabrian Chemical, Solvay Chemical, Frito Lay and PepsiCo, XPO, JB Hunt, and CH Robinson accounts to generate $14.5M in business revenue. I was responsible for supervising and training up to 10 interns from the University of North Texas in freight management, i.e., booking shipments, sourcing carriers, and drivers, negotiating rates, and maintaining contract paper trails of individual transactions. In addition, I scheduled weekly hours and approved… Show more I served as the Account Manager for Calabrian Chemical, Solvay Chemical, Frito Lay and PepsiCo, XPO, JB Hunt, and CH Robinson accounts to generate $14.5M in business revenue. I was responsible for supervising and training up to 10 interns from the University of North Texas in freight management, i.e., booking shipments, sourcing carriers, and drivers, negotiating rates, and maintaining contract paper trails of individual transactions. In addition, I scheduled weekly hours and approved timesheets. A few of my notable accomplishments are:• Created internship program in partnership with the University of North Texas, which slashed labor costs by 50% and augmented overall efficiency.• Lowered timeframe of on-boarding new hires from 90 days to 30 days by devising a comprehensive training program.• Optimized revenue from $2.5M to $4.5M for 2015 (+80%) generated by third-party customers. Show less

Denton, Tx

- Using problem solving skills for immediate issue resolution - Intuitive thinking and planning in order to move freight - Coordinating with partner carrier companies and drivers - Utilizing Profit metrics to ensure maximum profitability per load- Staffing, scheduling and training of intern staff for brokerage in LTL, TL, Intermodal and Sales - Interns and brokerage have increased profitability by 100% for June, July and August of 2014- Strong emphasis on… Show more - Using problem solving skills for immediate issue resolution - Intuitive thinking and planning in order to move freight - Coordinating with partner carrier companies and drivers - Utilizing Profit metrics to ensure maximum profitability per load- Staffing, scheduling and training of intern staff for brokerage in LTL, TL, Intermodal and Sales - Interns and brokerage have increased profitability by 100% for June, July and August of 2014- Strong emphasis on developing new Sales rep towards career growth- Creating 6-12 Month Business Plan - Carrying out the new business model by coordinating staffing, training, and program management Show less

Dallas, Tx

In this capacity, I design and build attractive websites that focus on boosting cliental profitability with various programs, such as photoshop, flash, and adobe. Moreover, I executed ad and marketing campaigns to secure 20% returns on investment for a diverse client base. I was appointed to train and empower staff for growth in internet operations, services and sales.A few of my key accomplishments are mentioned below:• Realized more than $100K in monthly billing revenue by… Show more In this capacity, I design and build attractive websites that focus on boosting cliental profitability with various programs, such as photoshop, flash, and adobe. Moreover, I executed ad and marketing campaigns to secure 20% returns on investment for a diverse client base. I was appointed to train and empower staff for growth in internet operations, services and sales.A few of my key accomplishments are mentioned below:• Realized more than $100K in monthly billing revenue by reaching out to past/cancelled customers and assisting in identifying reasons for ending the relationship with YP; recommended solution to create an opportunity to win customers.• Achieved 80% renewal rate to maintain customers' loyalty with YP; the company's average renewal rate is 65-70%.• Increased assigned client base by additional 48 clients within 12 months and secured $50K+ in new revenue. Show less

Keller, Tx

While serving in this role, I supervised, guided, and trained exempt and hourly 8-10 members in day-to-day duties and responsibilities in coordination with another manager to increase overall efficiency and attain Blue Sky Goals and profit objectives; approved time cards and payroll. I was keenly focused on ensuring the seamless running of daily operations, such as cleaning and stocking facilities pro shop and common areas. In addition to the above, I stocked pro shop, including managing… Show more While serving in this role, I supervised, guided, and trained exempt and hourly 8-10 members in day-to-day duties and responsibilities in coordination with another manager to increase overall efficiency and attain Blue Sky Goals and profit objectives; approved time cards and payroll. I was keenly focused on ensuring the seamless running of daily operations, such as cleaning and stocking facilities pro shop and common areas. In addition to the above, I stocked pro shop, including managing inventory and placing orders with vendors for restocking on a monthly basis.A few of my key accomplishments are mentioned below:• Accomplished more than $100K in increased sales and revenue by streamlining the internal registration system and optimizing clientele capacity to additional 120 adult teams and 500+ youth players.• Decreased overhead costs by $30K as Team Lead for Marketing and Networking, while steering team of management personnel to establish strong business partnerships and sponsorships. Show less

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Negotiated credit and debt settlements at 15-20% of the original balance on over 480 accounts• Responsible for correcting and improving efforts to work with major credit and collections agencies. Fostered beneficial relationships with Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo and achieved a increased settlement system to profit ratio• Skilled in Negotiation and Networking. Over $100k in debt settled and/or negotiated. Saved clients over $1 Million secured/unsecured debt

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Sciences

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Social Sciences

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Sigma