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Greer, Sc, Us

Nashville, Tn, Us

Horsham, Pennsylvania, Us

- Manages mobilization of over 1000 personnel and thousands of short tons of cargo between McEntire Joint National Guard Base and deployment locations worldwide. - Provide training to ten Unit Deployment Managers and over 20 Increment Monitors, ensuring adherence to precise guidelines and SOPs to enhance the deployment process. - Act as the Wing Support Agreement Manager, facilitating memorandum of agreement and memorandum of understanding agreements between multiple DOD and Non-DOD entities. - Oversees inspection of air cargo to ensure satisfactory cargo increments; to date, has successfully monitored the processing of over 1 million short tons of cargo.

Duncan, South Carolina, Us

- Managed fleet maintenance for 50+ tractors and 100+ trailers with a budget of over $750k annually. - Single-handedly executed the transition to the Samsara Fleet Management System, encompassing the installation and configuration of more than 300 telematics hardware units across the entire fleet. - Coached over 45 CDL drivers on speeding and safety events, decreasing companywide digitally recorded speeding, rolling stops, and harsh driving events. - Drafted training documents and guided multi group and individual training to educate over fifty drivers on the Samsara software, equipment inspections, and new hire orientations. - Revamped the equipment and personnel DOT filing system for over 160 units, incorporating the establishment of a digital library for commonly reviewed documents. - Doubled our total vendor count from 7 to 16 for repairs and maintenance to strengthen network of shops, tow-truck companies, and truck wash services to minimize equipment downtime. - Implemented a companywide safety bonus program to incentivize safe practices; resulted in a 6% decrease in turnover rate, saving an estimated $20k in recruitment and training costs annually.

Greer, South Carolina, Us

- Generated over $1 million in yearly new gross revenue from 2020 to 2021 with a combination of client acquisition and relationship management- Reduced fuel costs over $100,000 by implementing onsite fueling and Fill-Rite Fuel Management Software for more than 40 vehicles- Grew asset count for tractors and trailers by 38% and 42% respectively to accommodate company growth- Led the company through the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic by shifting from dedicated customer freight to broker freight and assisting with the submission of SBA PPP and EIDL grants - Managed a team of six salaried administrative employees, 33 company drivers, and 13 owner operators, including running the weekly payroll of $100k, making employment decisions, and conducting reviews - Organized recruitment campaigns, tripling dispatchers and increasing drivers by 31%- Established hiring, retention, and safety bonuses to decrease turnover and reduce insurance costs- Launched the company’s digital footprint by creating a new website, adding a social media presence, and creating visibility on industry job boards- Spearheaded upgrade of company ELD Software from Keep Trucking to Samsara to enhance driver workflow, monitor driver safety metrics, and streamline tracking of fleet maintenance- Optimized asset management and increased operational efficiency by adding real-time trailer tracking and cargo sensors to company and leased trailers - Digitized fuel tracking and trip logs, ending company culture of manual tracking for IFTA with a time savings of 27 hours weekly- Negotiated all vendor, customer, and employee contracts including software, fuel, tractor and trailer leases, customer rates, insurance, site parking, property management, and new hires- Overhauled sister company Diesel-Tek LLC and increased industry presence, resulting in profitability after 2 years at a loss

Erie, Mi, Us

- Creates and executes daily load plan for 170+ trips, maximizing efficiency by consolidating shipments and routes- Aided with the establishment and implementation of the SCM department master schedule that included over 2000 system generated orders - Established driver routes and adjusted BMW supplier pick up times to maximize efficiency of company-based assets- Established and defined training documentation for planning within the Logistics Engineering department - Solely responsible for managing the daily logistics engineering reconciliation process that includes finding inconsistencies and errors from previous shifts- Coordinates with logistics engineers and BMW onsite material planners to facilitate pickups and deliveries that meet both supplier and client needs- Executes scheduling of 300+ company drivers, taking into consideration driver availability and route preferences to maximize routes filled in-house- Manages relationships with several local carriers and brokers for outsourcing to maintain coverage during driver shortages

Erie, Mi, Us

- Assigned drivers to routes via dynamic scheduling to guarantee timely delivery despite variables (i.e. increased demand or decreased manpower)- Worked alongside BMW material planning and transportation departments to expedite the handling of critical parts- Effectively set and supervised the operational standards for team’s assigned drivers- Meticulously monitored the movement of over 180 drivers in meeting pick-up and delivery times of freight from 40+ suppliers to BMW and Syncreon - Identified and resolved issues in scheduled movements from suppliers to BMW- Continuously improved the WOW process by minimizing downtime during shift change

Tampa, Fl, Us

- Responsible for scheduling and routing domestic and Canadian GE Wind turbine components to over twelve different project sites throughout North America simultaneously.- Partnered with sites, carriers, and plant managers to effectively manage project assignments while ensuring well-organized and timely operations - Developed and maintained favorable relationships with a variety of primary and secondary vendors to guarantee uninterrupted transportation - Assisted project teams and sourcing to establish recovery plans should fulfillment be missed

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Business Administration

Associate Of Science - As, Logistics Management

Associate Of Science - As, Management