Dispatcher

DAVID BARKER

***** ****** ***** ****. ****: 832-***-****

Houston, Texas 77084 Email: **********@***.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position utilizing my Management experience and strong Organizational skills as well as my past and present experience in Transportation & Logistics, Dispatch, Customer Service, Shipping & Receiving and Warehousing.

WORK EXPERIENCE

09/2011 – 01/2012 Western Express, Inc. Houston, Texas

Driver Manager

Responsibilities include dispatching up to thirty drivers to do pick-ups and deliveries in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Dealing with the Department of Transportation rules and regulations and Handling Payroll issues.

03/2011 – 09/2011 Noble Logistics, Inc. Houston, Texas

Dispatcher

Responsibilities include dispatching up to 25 drivers to do pick-ups and deliveries of auto parts to automotive dealers and shops in Houston and the surrounding area. Receive product in and dispatch accordingly.

09/2010 – 01/2011 Alliance Supply Mgmt Houston, Texas

Dispatcher

Responsibilities included dispatching drivers to do pick-ups and deliveries to all ports in Houston and the surrounding areas. In addition, was responsible for hiring and managing all drivers as well as handling all DOT issues.

05/2009 – 09/2010 Cherry Crush Concrete, Inc. Houston, Texas

Plant Manager / Dispatcher

Managed all aspects of a plant. Implement and followed company polices and procedures on a daily basis. Receive orders from customers and dispatch material appropriately. Also responsible for keeping the plant clean and in compliance related to environmental, DOT and safety issues.

02/2002 – 10/2008 Campbell Concrete, Inc. Cleveland, Texas

Plant Manager

Started and managed all aspects of a new plant which included staffing the plant with up to 14 employees. Implemented and followed company polices and procedures on a daily basis. Received orders from customers, scheduled and dispatched appropriately. Ensured product was ordered timely to avoid contamination and stock shortages. Also responsible for keeping the plant clean and in compliance related to environmental, DOT and safety issues.

08/1997 – 02/2002 Custom Crete, Inc. Houston, Texas

Concrete Driver/Dispatcher

Responsibilities included delivering concrete, being the designated trainer for all new drivers and a back-up dispatcher. Occasionally drove a tanker/tractor trailer picking up and delivering raw material.

03/1993 – 04/1997 Comp USA, Inc. Houston, Texas

Supervisor/Manager

Held several different positions in management including:

• Warehouse Supervisor – Supervised and maintained a workflow for a staff of 10 employees. Completed data entry for shipping and receiving, scheduled vendors for delivery, and assisted the Manager with daily activities.

• Customer Service Supervisor – Supervised a staff of 5 employees, created work schedules, handled customer complaints and product exchanges/returns.

• Software/Accessories Manager – Supervised a staff of 15 to 20 employees, sustained good working relationships with sales representative, clients, and vendors, tracked inventory, and created and maintained floor displays.

• Parts Manager – Supervised a staff of 5 employees, scheduled workflow, maintained procedures for checking in and distributing product, and tracked/maintained inventory worth $3 million.

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