Rommel Powell
Rahway, New Jersey 07065
Phone 732-***-****
Cell 732-***-****
*************@***.***
Objective Seeking a position that utilizes my skills and
abilities.
Work Experience 1998-Present Riveredge Transportation
Edison, NJ
Traffic Manager
Responsible for all incoming and outgoing freights
and the breakdown and distribution of commodity out
of warehouse. Dispatch 68 drivers, in-house and
owner operators. Handle all drivers trip sheets and
logs. Responsible for fuel rates for company
tractors. Move daily an average of 100 containers
out of North Jersey and Philadelphia piers and rail
yards. Daily communication with brokers worldwide,
(Japan, Italy, Korea, New York and Israel).
Intercede with customs daily. Email customers to
check for availability, clearing customs and freight
releases, to ensure accounts do not go into
demurrage, also ensured all containers were returned
in a timely manner to eliminate per diem charges.
Knowledge of OSHA and DOT. Experienced in warehouse
management.
1991 - 1998 USF Red Star
Newark, NJ
Warehouse Operator/ Customer Service
Shipping and Receiving. Compare and identify packing
slips. Schedule daily deliveries of incoming
traffic. Inspect and reject defective parts. Load
and unload trailers. Stand-up forklift driver,
Experience with carton clamp and pallet jack. Work
well independently. Respond to customer
complaints; troubleshoot and resolve problem
elements. Computer skills.
1989 - 1991 Watkins Motor Freight
Newark, NJ Assistant Dispatcher
Act as dispatcher set up pick-up and deliveries,
update computer, route drivers, customer service,
troubleshoot. Check log for accuracy and DOT
regulations. Explain procedures to and review work
of new drivers to assure accuracy of paperwork.
Interact with other terminals regarding problem
solving
1984 - 1989 Crossfield Products Roselle,
NJ
Lab Technician
Color matching and batch making. Perform
complicated calculations and apply formulas;
interpret more difficult drawings along with working
to specifications and applying control charts.
Ordered supplies and maintain inventory. Organized
equipment and materials. Conduct demonstration of
product for seminars.
1980 - 1984 Omni Lab
Edison, NJ
Quality Control Clerk
Maintain files, charts and reports on work in
progress and inspections. Create intricate set-ups
and use tools and inspection techniques to inspect
with maximum efficiency and minimum supervision.
Education Upsala College - Business Management
Skills Windows 95,97,98 Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook