Kyle Rapson
****.******@*****.***
Current Address:
Lakewood, OH 44107
216-***-**** (cell)
Objective To maintain a career in the professional world
based on my education and prior experiences as well
as the dedication of my eagerness to succeed.
Education 2004-2009 Lorain County Community College
Elyria, Ohio
2009-2010 Devry University
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Associate Degree(s) in Marketing and Business
Bachelors of Science in Business Technical
Management
Experience Feb 2010-Current Kaplan Trucking Company
Cleveland, Ohio
Supply Chain Analyst / Operations
Manage up to 600 drivers within a central
operations system that offers owner-operators the
chance to communicate effectively with the
corporate office.
Worked as a project analyst for warehouse
optimization project to determine the most
efficient day to day operations.
Responsible for creating step-by-step purchasing
guide for drivers to purchase numerous forms of
equipment.
Played the role of a liaison between our steel
customers and drivers to fulfill the needs of both
parties.
Entrusted by management to handle a 24/7 drivers
account with upwards of $100,000 available.
Communicated with numerous steel manufactures and
processors in order to ensure the delivery of
products in a timely fashion.
Coordinated a detailed marketing program with other
peers in order to promote numerous advantages that
Kaplan Trucking offers.
Implemented numerous operational procedures in
order to better understand the changing and growing
demands of our customers.
Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate outbound loads
for owner/operators on a daily basis.
2008-Feb. 2010 J & J Construction and Property
Mgmt. Sheffield, Ohio
Landscape laborer/ Day shift Manager
Operator and instructor of various heavy machinery
Management of several exclusive properties within
the Cleveland, Ohio area
Booking, record keeping, and bidding on properties
to assure both the satisfaction of the client and
profitability for the company as a whole
Maintain proper communication with customer to
insure contentment of all jobs performed for the
customer
2005-2008 Schill Landscaping
Sheffield, Ohio
Landscape Laborer/Second shift Supervisor
Key holder for all of second shift co workers
Worked on "5-S" committee to improve operations and
communications within management and staff
Supervised second shift night responsibilities of
co-workers
Worked in conjunction with management to develop
landscape designs that met the needs and desires of
the customer
Interned with the marketing dept. and took a more
involving and direct role in advertising for one
landscape season (Spring 2008)
Was promoted to "Team Leader" within the landscape
division and was honored in The Morning Journal
newspaper for excellence
Rewarded each year with annual bonus for
demonstrating excellence and willingness to go
above and beyond the call of duty
2004-2005 Spitzer Autoworld
Sheffield, Ohio
Car and Parts Porter
Performed day-to-day exchange of sales
Checked in autos to assure they were free of any
defects and that they correlated with the order
which was placed
Transported autos from dealership to dealership
Handled daily monetary transactions that exceeded
$1000
Other Skills
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office. (Access, Excel,
Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
Able to communicate effectively through email and
the Internet
Coordinated SEMA Show booth in 2005 with PPG
Automotive.
Traveled Ohio and western Pennsylvania with PPG
Automotive marketing team in order to provide
support and customer service to suppliers.
Interests
Personal fitness and sports, watching and helping
with multiple forms of auto racing, traveling
around the country with a professional drag racing
team, personal upkeep of cars, working in teams and
groups in order to complete goals and finish
projects.