Responsible for the daily operation of the trucking fleet. Coordinate with customers, ship lines, railroad terminals and the port of New Orleans to ensure efficient equipment utilization and maximum profits for company and owner operators. Handle all driver paperwork including but not limited to dispatch documents, billing, payroll, rate quoting and monthly depot inventory reports.

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Directed all aspects of a $2+ million company with absent ownership in the Greater New Orleans area market. Assigned responsibility for directing all areas of accounting, dispatching, employee matters, insurance, and advertising. Successfully established the infrastructure for start-up operations, including leasing a new office, installing phones and computer systems, and selecting and integrating new industry software.Introduced the Go Mini's® storage container system to the New Orleans market, educating the public on its unique portable, towable, liftable, rackable, stackable, and weatherproof features. Coordinated the hydraulic, fully independent, motorized transport system for loading, moving, and unloading the Go Mini's® uniquely designed containers. Assisted in developing the local Operations Manual and standardized procedures.Identified a viable post-Katrina market in the Greater New Orleans metro area, participated in selecting appropriate advertising and marketing through local media, developed a strategic plan to ensure profitability, and conducted all local training for transport crews and office staff.

Recruited as GM of a $3+ million United Van Lines agency, with responsibility for sales staff, local and long distance operations, and office administrative operations and personnel. Exceeded Headquarters' requirements for safety and compliance and increased overall agency performance through hands-on management and effective leadership.Managed a complement of 40+ employees and office staff of 12, supervised and dispatched over 12 drivers daily, coordinated interstate shipments, motivated staff, monitored accounting processes, and gained a reputation as an innovative problem-solver for entire company.Successfully maintained a #1 revenue position within all districts as District Manager, insisted on the highest levels of quality, and answered directly to the corporate headquarters. Managed a high-profile project for Dow Chemical and successfully barcoded, stored, and transported over 100,000 computer-related items with zero loss or damage.Tasked by senior management with closing the company after 20 years of operation. Received recognition for profitably selling rolling stock and fixtures, terminating vendor services, repairing leased buildings to original condition, and concluding financial matters and issues.

Responsible for staff of up to 50 employees including all drivers, local and long distance; office staff, including customer service reps, accounting and sales staff. Personally responsible for generation of over 2+ million in revenue in long distance revenue. Handled all reporting matters required to meet and excced Headquarters expectations. Reported directly to owner of company.

Advanced to senior management positions with two United Van Lines moving, transfer, and storage firms over a combined period of nearly nine years. Developed and implemented effective new driver qualification processes, ensured vehicle safety compliance, and implemented new log procedures for 40 drivers and 75 vehicles for East End Transfer & Storage. Coordinated all local and long distance operations for Ihrig.Coordinated directly with company insurance carriers to expedite accident reporting, resolve workers compensation matters, and enforce accurate addition and deletion of vehicle coverage issues. Reported directly to president of the company, maintained high levels of quality, and dramatically improved sales, safety compliance, quality standards, and customer satisfaction. Assigned to oversee regional operations for this national corporation with $10 million in gross annual regional sales and personal responsibility for $2 million generated in local and $4 million in long distance earnings.Successfully coordinated the move of the Houston Texans' new head coach and football coaching assistants; out of state, resulting in a six-figure account from the National Football League.

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