J Douglas Roseland
Phone: 321-***-**** *** Hamlin T Lane, Altamonte Springs, Fl 32714
email: *********@***.**.***
Senior Transportation Professional
Business Development - Building Partnerships - Organizational
Leadership - Operations
An organizational leader who enjoys hard work and focus on the facts to
efficiently accomplish goals. I analyze the situation first before acting, make
decisions based on objective reasoning and dependable to understand and solve
problems in the following areas:
Business Management Administration Management
Distribution Management
Operations Management Safety Director Team
Building
Accounting and Finance Customer Development
____________________________________________________________
_____________________
ACHIEVEMENTS
Business Management: Established successful trucking business from the
ground up by collaborating with an experienced operational team, the business
grew from increased profitability and recognition in the market place. Results:
Grew from 2 trucks to 50 trucks in 10 years.
Administration Management: Setup control systems to ensure data integrity by
implementing a Transportation Management Software System and training
numerous users. Results: Improved quality and efficiency of data processing
without adding additional staff as business continued to grow.
Distribution Management: Implemented system for consolidating shipments
for truck loads and developed partnerships with customers to provide efficient
routing for shipments on a truck load basis. Results: Lowered customers
shipping cost by average of 25%.
Operations Management: Organized a operational plan that utilized drivers,
equipment and loads to maximize efficient use by communicating and training
dispatchers and drivers through meetings and incentives to ensure quality work.
Results: Improved numerous customer's satisfaction and for 40+ employees
retention.
Safety Director: Lowered insurance rates and awarded refunds for excellent
safety record by implementing a Driver Safety Bonus Program based on safety
standards and production. Results: Lowered insurance rates by 50%, kept the
rates low and kept the drivers awareness to safety standards high. Excellent
safety record qualified for return of premium type policy.
Team Building: Directed and trained management personnel and drivers to
embrace operational plan, "Together Everyone Accomplishes More". Results:
Business grew from start up to $6 mil annual revenues and 5% net income.
Accounting and Finance: Prepared quarterly and yearly financial statements
for $6m operation and negotiated bank loans for equipment purchases by
keeping financial statements current with the bankers ensuring confidence while
negotiating loans terms. Results: Favorable loan terms that lowered interest
rates and increased cash flow.
Customer Development: Worked closely with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. to
ensure timely handling of shipments by always keeping driver and equipment on
standby for emergency shipments. Results: Saved Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Co. $100's k in expensive fines from Auto Manufacturers.
J Douglas Roseland
Page 2___________
Professional Experience
Vice President Operations Jan
2007 to Dec 2008
J T Carriers, Inc Sorrento, Fl
Founded company with 2 partners and grew to $1m with 5 trucks in 2
years.
President Aug
2001 to Dec 2006
Owned Trucking Business, Apopka, Fl
Grew to $1.5m with 8 tractors in 5 years.
President July
1984 to July 2001
Beatrice Freight Line, Lincoln, Ne
Founded, directed and grew to $6m in 14 years.
Education
Nebraska Wesleyan University
BS Business Admin Major in Accounting
Professional Development
I have attended several seminars about safety, accounting and insurance.
I have been responsible for DOT audits and made corrections when
needed.
Have been recognized by Liberty Mutual Insurance for Outstanding Safety
Record for several years during the 80's and 90's.