career objective                              

results-driven transportation and logistics manager eager to contribute superior skills and knowledge toward supporting the employer in maximizing operational and financial performance

 

profile                                                

ø  offer numerous years of progressive experience in the trucking industry with expertise in terminal, maintenance, and fleet management

ø  sharp business acumen and experienced in managing broad scope of operations, from sales/marketing, customer service and hr to procurement, vendor relations and accounting/finance

ø  solid mechanical background with extensive knowledge of truck, trailer, and heavy equipment maintenance, repair, and operation; thorough familiarity with transportation laws governing class a commercial drivers

ø  strong experience in targeting and managing diverse accounts; develop strong, competitive bids that generate high-volume contracts; effectively identify and capitalize on opportunities to penetrate and develop markets

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

ø  excel at recruiting, building and leading top-performing, client-focused teams

 

professional experience                

owner/operator, phillips trucking, inc., las vegas, nv                                                              1997 c 2008

• successfully built full-service trucking company and steered all aspects of operations including incorporation, sales and marketing, financial management, human resources, and mechanical repairs and maintenance; actively served as president and ceo
• led exponential corporate growth efforts to attain fleet of nine trucks and 14 trailers, and annual revenues of $1.7 million; performed a broad range of back office functions c balanced general ledger, reconciled accounts, executed invoicing and collections duties, established cost controls, and compiled and analyzed complex data to assess performance
• completed all necessary repairs, routine maintenance, and custom truck assembly in-house; worked closely with clients, drivers, and mechanics to develop cost-effective, customized solutions resulting in outstanding levels of customer satisfaction and retention
• recruited, hired, and trained support team; evaluated staff performance and provided ongoing guidance and mentoring

 

transportation manager, las vegas rock, inc., las vegas, nv                                                 1990 c 1997

• effectively carried out comprehensive responsibilities related to physical trucks and trailers as well as commercial operation and compliance with transportation laws
• proficiently designed and instituted dispatch and maintenance systems; oversaw all driver activity and ensured continuously smooth response to customer needs
• established class 8 truck shop that included engine and transmission rebuilding capabilities; hired and supervised mechanics
• managed purchasing, facilitated productive vendor relationships, and negotiated favorable contracts to achieve competitive pricing and boost bottom-line profitability

 

education                                           

class 8 truck maintenance and braking systems, euclid training

air conditioning system service, euclid training

drug & alcohol awareness for commercial drivers, euclid training

studies in business administration, kentucky state university

heavy equipment operator / equipment maintenance tech, job corps

         graduated at top of class; served as student instructor