Lawrence Reis Email & Phone Number

Fort Thomas, Kentucky, United States

· Established and oversaw several new brokerage relationships, resulting in an increase in client satisfaction ratings.· I oversee the company's Power Only and Intermodal division which supports a large traveling performance organization as well as approx. 3000-5000 containers per year· Negotiated competitive rates with FTL carriers, achieving an average cost savings of $400 per shipment, leading to a total cost reduction of $1.2 million dollars over 12 months.· Designed custom spreadsheet programs for internal use as well as for clients· Computer literate.· Proficient in Word, Excel, and multiple TMS programs.· Consistently maintained high profit margins on all projects· Detail minded with a good eye for balance and organization· Compiled reports and records Safety, Recruiting and Dispatch

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Evaluated drivers, conducted training programs and established wage incentives for both company and owner operators. I also maintained qualification files, tractor maintenance, and performance files for company equipment and drivers. Also assisted in dispatch operations on an as needed basis.

I was responsible for customer service and vendor coordination in the OTR Brokerage, Intermodal, and Temperature Controlled freight. I helped move freight across the country while preserving cost and service to the customer.* Prior experience as a dispatcher gave me the ability to work with trucking vendors to improve service and cost to our customers.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

I managed a fleet of approve 45 company and owner operator drivers while servicing the JUST IN TIME needs of major automotive plants such as Ford and Chrysler across the northern Ohio, Michigan, and New York regions using domestic intermodal equipment. Provided exceptional customer service to our customers through driver performance. Also used customer portals to update pick and delivery info for timely reporting of performance information before the concept of EDI.

I was responsible for overseeing equipment inventories, interchanging, maintenance and sales in Cincinnati, Louisville and Columbus Ohio terminals. Wrote estimates for equipment repairs, coordinated approvals and repairs, and billed for maintenance performed and storage of equipment. I also acted as a dispatcher for Regional board.