Service Training

SAMUEL K. RUSSELL Jr.

**** ****** **** ? Ravenna, OH 44266

330-***-**** (H) ? 330-***-**** (C) ? ***.***********@*****.***

TRANSPORTION & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Accomplished manager with proven shipping and receiving experience with a

strong record of achievement. Energetic leader skilled in manpower &

equipment scheduling, picking / packing / staging operations,

transportation and process improvement. Core competencies and expertise:

. Supervision / Leadership . Scheduling & Routing

. Operations Training . Cost Control Programs

. Yellow Transportation & Roadway . Internal Controls / Safety

Express Routing Systems Regulations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

YRCW CORPORATION, Akron, OH

2000 to 2009

The largest LTL Freight Carrier in the world.

Regional Service Coordinator (July 2008 to Sept. 2009)

Managed the priority of long haul freight movement within Regional Service

Centers across the country to expedite priority loads, maximize service,

achieve delivery dates & times, and minimize overall costs. Coordinated

the scheduling of dockworkers, drivers and equipment to meet scheduled

dispatch times. Resolved day-to-day freight issues and plan changes due to

driver utilization and customer requirements.

. Collaborated with other Regional Service Coordinators on plan changes

to contain costs and ensure power is positioned to effectively improve

service.

. Utilized forecasts to develop and implement a 1 - 3 day operating

plans to keep the network fluid.

. Provided input on operation planning and budgeting for the

development of long term strategic forecasts.

. Conducted daily shift change huddles to communicate the status of

shipments, issues, deviations to the plan and the course of action.

. Reduced terminal backlogs by adjusting network speed through the use

load plans.

. Trained Field Management in an upgrade of the transportation routing

system, which consolidated Yellow Transportation and Roadway Express

into one network, providing improved oversight and control of the

business.

. Monitored and revised routing during the consolidation of the two

companies and transition to one system.

. Worked cross-functionally with Regional Service Managers, Customer

Support, Dispatchers, Field Managers and Dock Personal to achieve

planned service levels.

City Planner (Feb. 2000 to June 2008)

Managed city freight deliveries to expedite priority loads, maximize

service, achieve delivery dates & times, and minimize overall costs.

Coordinated the scheduling of city drivers and equipment to maintain

service levels and comply with government regulations of driver hours of

service. Resolved day-to-day freight issues and plan changes due to driver

utilization, breakdowns and customer requirements.

. Maximized trailer cube to minimize the number of loads for cost

effectiveness.

. Followed the matrix plan of available drivers and equipment to meet

daily goals.

. Ensured drivers comply with D.O.T. and Hazmat regulations.

. Held daily driver meetings to discuss a safety topic of the week,

expected weather conditions, obstacles, construction, roadblocks,

updated customer information, etc.

. Trained new drivers regarding company policy, customer requirements

and safety.

KRAFTMAID CABINETRY CORPORATION, Middlefield, OH 1992

to 2000

The largest semi-custom cabinetry maker in the country.

Home Delivery Head Dispatcher (Feb. 1998 to Feb. 2000)

Managed a staff of 80 Delivery Drivers, 20 Shuttle Drivers, 50 Laborers and

5 Schedulers responsible for local and long distance deliveries.

Coordinated equipment scheduling and maintenance. Directed daily delivery

scheduling.

Shipping Department -Team Coordinator (Jan. 1995 to Jan. 1998)

Managed a staff of 20 Dock Handlers, scheduled daily workload plans,

ensured safety compliance within the department. Monitored and maintained

required stock levels for J.I.T. inventory.

Shipping Department - Dock Handler (Nov. 1992 to Dec. 1994)

Loaded fleet trucks for customer delivery and put-away J.I.T. inventory in

the warehouse.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Problem Solving & Time Management Courses

Total Quality Management Training (TQM)

Respect In The Workplace Courses

Hazardous Materials Training

Labor Training Courses

DuPont Safety Training

TECHNICAL SKILLS

IBM AS400 iSeries

Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Roadway Express Routing, Equipment & Labor Scheduling System

Yellow Transportation Routing, Equipment & Labor Scheduling System

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