Director Of Operations
Current
Oct 2023 - Present
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Logistics Director Soft Stuff Distributors
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Soft Stuff Distributors
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Logistics Director Soft Stuff Distributors
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Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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David Drinks is listed as Logistics Director Soft Stuff Distributors at Soft Stuff Distributors, based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for David Drinks.
David Drinks previously worked as Director of Operations at Soft Stuff Distributors and Dispatch Manager at Soft Stuff Distributors. David Drinks holds Associates, Business Administration And Management, General from Anne Arundel Community College.
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About David Drinks
Over 35 plus years’ experience in Logistics\Transportation\Distribution Industry to include DoD\Commercial Management, Productivity & Process Improvement\Management, Business\Finance Management, Department\Branch Management, Human Resources and Business Development. Strong technical and management experience managing multiple functions in day-to-day distribution\ warehouse operations and strategic operational\business planning. A proven track record for improving all aspects of operations and exceeding operational goals. A strong work ethic with dedication to customers, quality and continuous improvement. Strong computer skills. Excellent communication and business skills across all functional\departmental levels. Excellent ability to cultivate current and new business relations. Past President of the Traffic Club of Baltimore and volunteer service for the Special Olympics.
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19 roles · 50 years
David Drinks work experience
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Dispatch Manager
May 2023 - Oct 2023
Layoff/Position Eliminated
Current
Career Break
Currently exploring my next Logistics journey...
Apr 2023 - Present
Logistics Director
Jan 2017 - Apr 2023
Terminal Manager
Dec 2015 - Jan 2017
Transportation Manager
Jun 2015 - Dec 2015
Terminal Manager
Payne Trucking Company
Aug 2014 - Apr 2015
Branch Operations Manager
Technical Gas Products
Jan 2014 - Jul 2014
Manager- Logistics And Transportation
D.S. Pipe And Steel Supply
Apr 2013 - Dec 2013
Terminal Manager
- ESTES-EXPRESS, Baltimore, MD Terminal Manager 09/2011- present Manage annual revenue of $25 million dollars; 2012 1st quarter profit of $137,000 compared to a loss in 2011 of $277,000; unprecedented 5 consecutive.
- Increased Pick-up & Delivery stops (P&D) per driver by 20% resulting in increased productivity and less returns; Reduced reportable Over\Shortage\Damage (OSD’s) exceptions from 3.2% to 1.65%, resulting in a 50% claims.
- Improved deteriorated rapport between labor and management staff;
- Increased bills per hour (bph) on dock from 3.6 to 4.65 bph;
- Developed new Industrial Engineering design to dock layout resulting in higher bills per date\hour-reducing dock hours; Reconfigured peddle runs to increase Pickup & Delivery (P&D) productivity; Assisted with.
Sep 2011 - May 2012
Ops Mgr
R&L Carriers, Baltimore, MDOperations Manager 01/ 2010 - 09/2011 Increased driver stops per hour in P&D operation from low of 1.19 to 1.43/hour; Reduced paid claims from 2.9% to 1.25%; Redesigned dock layout to increase dock production in 160 door operation; Redesigned all P&D schedules resulting in 17% improvement in productivity; Developed role of.
Jan 2010 - Aug 2011
Terminal/Salesmanager
SAIA Motor Freight, Charleston, SCTerminal Manager 10/2008 – 01/2010 SAIA, a southern-based carrier with over $1 billion in revenue. Terminal was experiencing substantial losses in customer base due to operational inefficiencies and poor sale results. In the fourteen months of employment as the TM, increased sales revenue 50% greater than historical.
Oct 2008 - Jan 2010
Terminal Manage
2000 - 2007
~7 yrs
Terminal Manage
2000 - 2007
~7 yrs
Terminal Manager
Pjax Freight Systems
Aug 1997 - Sep 2000
Sales
Cfmf
1988 - 1995
~7 yrs
Terminal/Sales Manager
Spartan Express
Opened up this terminal from scratch when Spartan expanded into the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. The terminal as well as others in the Northeast closed.
Aug 1985 - Aug 1988
Terminal Manager
Preston Trucking
1976 - 1985
~9 yrs
Terminla Mgr
Preston Trucking
1976 - 1985
~9 yrs
2 education records
David Drinks education
Associates, Business Administration And Management, General
Anne Arundel Community College
Education record
Northeast
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David Drinks works for Soft Stuff Distributors.
What is David Drinks's role at Soft Stuff Distributors?
David Drinks is listed as Logistics Director Soft Stuff Distributors at Soft Stuff Distributors.
Where is David Drinks based?
David Drinks is based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States while working with Soft Stuff Distributors.
What companies has David Drinks worked for?
David Drinks has worked for Soft Stuff Distributors, Career Break, Iron World Manufacturing, New Penn Motor Express, and Payne Trucking Company.
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David Drinks holds Associates, Business Administration And Management, General from Anne Arundel Community College.
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