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Customer Service Manager

Location:
Augusta, GA, 30909
Posted:
September 11, 2010

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MARK WOOD

Augusta,Ga

706-***-****

abk89z@r.postjobfree.com

DISTRIBUTION / TRANSPORTATION / LOGISTICS / MANAGEMENT

PROFILE Outgoing and goal-driven professional with proven warehouse

operations, distribution, and management qualifications. Possess

a sound business sense as well as strong logistical, analytical,

and problem-solving skills. Sound knowledge of LTL, 3PL, and DOT.

. Consistently successful achieving aggressive deadlines and

objectives in a fast-paced environment

using strong strategic planning and forecasting abilities.

. Highly skilled at implementing operational improvements that

strengthen organization, efficiency,

and service while effectively controlling costs.

. Talented at hiring and motivating a top-performing team and

building strong channels of

communication with all levels of staff.

. Demonstrated ability to identify and meet clients specific

business needs and address service issues

in a resourceful and diligent manner.

2004 to 2007 Serta Mattress Company, Middleboro,Ma/ Grovetown,Ga

Divison of National Bedding Company

Transportation/Shipping Supervisor

. Supervising the shipping, loading, and scheduling of

customers deliveries.

. Increasing operating efficiency and production / delivery

output

. Ensuring the correct shipments of product that are

delivered on time every time.

. Manages drivers and contract haulers in all dot

regulations, policies, procedures.

. Provides leadership with regards to operation efficiencies,

setting expectations, conflict,

. Resolution, disciplinary actions, performance reviews and

hiring a qualified work force.

. Maintain all contract hauler and company driver payroll.

. Organize all government shipments local and overseas.

2002 to 2004 CARDINAL/DEDICATED/DELIVERY/LOGISTICS, Foxboro, MA

Operations Manager (2002 to 2004)

Promoted to oversee set-up, integration, and management of new

Weyerhaeuser account, which represents over $1M in annual revenue.

. Partner with Weyerhaeuser's operations manager to set-up route

and delivery schedules for

hundreds of locations throughout Northeast.

. Recruit drivers to support new operations and set-up fleet of

16 trailers and 11 tractors to

achieve DOT compliance.

. Forecast, prepare, and analyze P&L statements to ensure budget

goals are met.

. Generate weekly account invoices, investigate any overages,

shortages, or damages, and process

any claims.

Senior Delivery Coordinator / Maintenance Coordinator (2002 to 2004)

Quickly promoted to senior coordinator level to dispatch and route 52

independent contractors to 52 Home Depot stores throughout New

England.

. Scheduled all truck and moffitt PM service with companies such

as Ryder and Brodie fork lift.

. Utilized PC Miler and MapQuest to track routes in dense

metropolitan.

. Researched and delivered solutions to customer service issues.

. Completed Solving Problems as a Team, Creating A Strong

Leadership Team, Basics of Effective

Communication, Managing Projects, Preventing Sexual Harassment

For Employees, and Time

Management.

1996 to 2001 NORTHLINE COURIER SERVICES, Wolfboro, NH

Founder and Director of Operations

Led development and growth of this successful courier business

providing pick-up and delivery services throughout MA, NH, and ME.

. Scope of responsibility was extensive and included warehouse

operations, account service, route management, general

accounting, and vehicle maintenance.

. Analyzed piece count reports and resolved any shipment

discrepancies.

. Recruited and delegated assignments to independent contractors.

. Secured major accounts with U.S. Express and W.B. Mason and

continuously increased business

due to outstanding service levels. Negotiated an exclusive

relationship with W.B. Mason for next-

day service in all of NH and ME, including payment and delivery

terms.

. Due to business growth, located and opened 5,000 sq. ft.

warehouse in central NH location.

. Introduced storage service to generate incremental income and

minimize operating expenses.

. Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and remain current with

evolving rules.

MARK WOOD

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EXPERIENCE

continued

1992 to 1996 METRO COURIER NETWORK, Braintree, MA

Warehouse Manager

Supervised all aspects of warehouse operations, customer service, and

distribution of over 4,000 pieces a night. Oversaw the maintenance

of all warehouse equipment, including riding jacks, forklifts,

and tractor trailers. Programmed Nextel radios for drivers.

. Hired, trained, and evaluated 25 independent contractors and

company drivers.

. Tracked and maintained payroll hours.

. Initiated a warehouse reorganization that included introducing

new equipment, centralizing

job functions, and cross-training staff.

. Facilitated monthly drivers meetings to review new strategies

and operational issues.

. Revamped the service area to improve telephone response time

and company's professional

image as well as overall customer satisfaction.

1980 to 1991 JERRY'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE, Braintree, MA

Project Supervisor and Apprentice

Planned and completed both residential and commercial projects.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.

CDL-Class-B

Quincy Vocational, Quincy, Mass



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