DeSoto, Texas, United States
My career success is founded on an entrepreneurial approach to championing oversight of freight, international transport, heavy haul transport, and brokerage services. I hold a progressive record of continual success developing and empowering transportation brands by driving sustainable profit, customer loyalty, and high performing employees. Through achievement as a Heavy Haul Freight and Brokerage Manager, I have repeatedly proven my skill for negotiation, strategic planning, and the implementation of proven strategies that streamline logistics. I’m equipped with 10+ years of expertise handling complex rate negotiations, freight quotes, driver administration, trend analysis, and import/export operations, in addition to a full range of other core functions. I possess: - The ability to thrive under pressure while balancing executive-level business responsibilities. - A comprehensive history in the transportation industry marked by world-class leadership. - Expert U.S. Navy training in data analysis, quality assurance, and maintenance administration. I combine years of industry knowledge with a natural talent for solving unique challenges to bring growth and improvement to companies. As I continue evolving as a professional, I’m always seeking new opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals who share my passion for mutual learning. Let’s talk!
Maintain controls over when Orders are ready. Use TMS to put out Shipments for Rate Bids. Coordinating warehouse appointments with real time delivery appointments
Covering Company Spot Market freight and Regular FAK General commodities.
Perform freight services, working with poorly rated freight and a extremely toxic environment. Owners/management seem to believe that having a good TMS perform optimally will improve human performance while working with Impossible goals for the Brokerage Department to earn commissions because of the infighting between Brokers stealing loads from each other and management doing nothing to stop Ethical issues in-house. Also non payment of Inside Sales Commissions and Brokerage Commissions.
Spearheaded full-spectrum management of logistics and bidding on inter/intra state loads for legal and heavy haul/over-dimensional freight. Delivered individualized, door-to-door transportation solutions for industrial shipments. Oversaw multiple concurrent project loads for legal and heavy haul shipments. Facilitated LTL shipments aligned with just-in-time requirements for meeting cranes at job sites. Collaborated with shippers and consignees to ensure seamless pickups and deliveries. Championed entire pickup and delivery process, from scheduling shipments to verifying swift arrival. Key Achievements Successfully increased profit levels from underperforming 6% to consistent 19.4% average. Negotiated optimal terms with carriers to haul freight and maximized on-time loading pickups. Partnered closely with Asset Team to secure first access to loads for the fleet’s trucks. Enhanced the carrier selection process by implementing close oversight of safety statistics. Amplified profit potential by thoroughly analyzing trailer capacities, dimensions, and weight in order to increase capacity to transport higher volume of over-dimensional loads.
Prepared and presented freight rates for legal and heavy haul loads. Administered shipment and third-party logistics for customers, ensuring excellent service throughout process. Coordinated shipment transportation and offered customized door-to-door solutions. Executed responsibilities with hands-on, customer focused approach to ensure on-time transport from warehouse to job site. Demonstrated superb skill for legal and heavy haul load planning/routing. Key Achievements Introduced effective strategies that improved load pickup, delivery percentages, and profit levels. Established and maintained excellent partnerships with management and freight/inside sales teams.