Stephen R. Gillette
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Toledo, Ohio 43613
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LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Sales & Marketing Contracts
Rate Negotiator New Business Development
DOT Regulations P & L Responsibility
. Improved gross revenue over 50%.
. Increased profit margin by 5%.
. Organized new LTL, volume, and flatbed resources.
An innovative and energetic leader, skilled communicator, and adept
negotiator. Proven mentor and team builder who maximizes staff performance
through a supportive and empowering management style. Able to analyze and
understand an organization and see opportunities for growth, then introduce
solutions that improve performance.
EXPERIENCE
Midwest Logistics, Inc., Toledo, Ohio 12/ 2002 - 01/2009
Operations and Sales Manager
Complete responsibility for operations including three dispatchers and
overseeing outside sales staff,
. Doubled gross revenue
. Introduced new marketing plans
. Reduced carrier costs through negotiations
Mid-States Express, Inc., Toledo, Ohio 04/ 2002 - 12/2002
District Manager
. Improved efficiency of terminal operations, city and break bulk
. Supervised driver recruitment
. Monitored pick up and delivery performance
. Maintained 25 city drivers & 8 road drivers
Watkins Motor Lines, Inc., Toledo, Ohio 05 /1996 - 11/2001
Terminal Manager
. Directed terminal operations and guided sales staff
. Enforced compliance of D.O.T and corporate procedures
Watkins Motor Lines, Inc., continued
. Doubled the size of the Toledo operation in 4 years
. Held P & L responsibility
EDUCATION
University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio Associate Degree in Business
Management
Memberships
Maumee Valley Transportation Association
Toledo Transportation Club
Council of Logistics Management