LINDA CAOUETTE Phone # 774-***-****
Attleboro, Massachusetts 02703
OBJECTIVE
Logistics and Distribution po-sition in the transportation industry
utilizing well developed skills acquired
in a World Class, Fortune 500 High Technology environment with demonstrated
performance in the
following proficiencies:
. Scheduling/plannin . Dispatching . Fed/State DOT
g Regs
. Team Dynamics . TraininglInstructi . Safety
on Awareness
. Interviewing/Recru . Power Industrial . Crane lIoist/Sl
iting Truck ing
. Vendor Relations . CDIJDOT Training . HAZMAT
Regulations
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TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, Attleboro, Massachusetts
A $9 Billion World Class, Fortune 500, High Technology Manufacturer of
Sensors and Controls
DispatcherlExpediterlDriver 1983 - 2004
Responsible for performing a variety of coordinating. routing. and material
handling duties to meet
production schedules. Expedited parts to remedy shortage problems. Picked
up and delivered materials
within and outside the company and maintained records on material flow. Was
responsible for ensuring
incoming materials are properly routed. Monitored the flow of materials and
parts between departments in
order to meet scheduled commitments.
Performed the physical and administrative tasks involved in the shipping,
receiving, storing, and
. distributing of materials, parts, supplies and equipment Unpacks and
checks goods received against
purchase. orders or invoices, maintains records of received goods, rejected
unsatisfactory-items where
necessary. Prepared and maintained records of merchandise shipped. Posted
weights and shipping charges
and prepares goods for final shipment Examined, stocked and distributed
materials in inventory and on
manufacturing lines. Prepared kitting packages for assembly production.
In the absence of the Distribution Manager, was responsible for planning
and implementing all aspects of
the traffic function.
Provided cost effective, efficient, and traceable movement of
company products both inbound and
outbound.
Developed, implemented, and maintained policies and systems
relating to monitoring costs and
efficiencies in the department. Ensured that lowest cost
transportation is used to satisfy both
customer and company needs.
Contacted vendors, customers, carriers, etc. to coordinate any
problems such as misdirected
andlor damaged goods.
Coordinated the handling of import and export requirements.
Directed subordinates to achieve assignments using established
guidelines, procedures, and
policies.
Interacted daily with subordinates and/or functional peer
groups. Provided immediate supervision
to a unit or group of employees. assigning tasks and checking work at
frequent intervals.
SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Class B CDL License
Certified defensive training
Power Industrial Truck
Crane Hoist & Sling
Hazardous Material
DOT Controlled Substance
Safety Awareness Training
Excel and Oracle
EDUCATION
Diploma, General Studies, Attleboro High School
Certificate, Dale Carnegie, Texas Instruments, Attleboro, Massachusetts
LINDA CAOUETTE Phone # 774-***-****
28 Pamela Lane
Attleboro, Massachusetts 02703
Calling in tractor and trailer break downs
Arranging DOT Drug and alcohol testing after accidents
Scheduling drivers
Monitoring GPS/directions for drivers
Handling phone calls from customers on late trucks and giving
ETA for arrival time
Responsible for toll reimbursements with cash / refunding
driver for refrigerator trailers for fuel with com checks
Responsible for yard men who are preparing loads making sure
the trailers are safe to drive changing trailers when the trailers are
out of service.
Calling in driver when drivers call in sick to make sure the
load gets out.
Handling back hauls from customers