Karen Cole
** *** ********* ****, *********, GA *0253
678-***-**** **********@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Received Bennett Motor Express Leader of The Quarter 2014
Received Bennett Motor Express Department of The Quarter 2016
Successful history of managing and developing client relationships
Superior proficiency in analyzing reports/issues creating Streamline Process
Development of program to increase profit by 5% on Accounts Payable
Proficiency in work with P&L issue to allocate credit and debit for accuracy
20 years of experience in Internal and External Customer Service
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Great foresight in the ability to identify, research and resolve issue
Experience
Bennett Motor Express LLC McDonough, GA 10/06 – 9/17
Heavy Haul Customer Service Manager
Led a Permit Specialist Staff locally and externally within the US
Review and Prequalify Vendors, preparation of contracts for various services
Serve as a business unit leader for shaping the direction to maximize efficiency
Manager A/P staff for State Payment, and various vendors with direct release payment
Effectively accomplished special billing with respect to request of various customers, agents, and owner operator payments
Effective developed SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators for entire staff.
Actively participated in committees for continuous improvement in all area of the company
Reviewed claims for Heavy Haul Drivers and make charges accordingly, along with the internal claims department.
Review Customer Issues in regards to service, deliveries and various other inquiries
Effective prepared Payroll, scheduling vacation etc. or staff
Truckers Express Inc. Marraro, LA & Conyers, GA 5/03 – 910/06
Terminal Manager/Ops Manager
Efficiently plan driver assignment to ensure Customer Requirements
Manager and Direct Customer Service, with pricing, terms of condition, and scheduling requirement
Project Management and Disaster Relief Transportation after Katrina
Successfully handled sales call, equipment control, review of P&L to ensure quarterly bonus for terminal
Manage terminal Expense for terminal, Prepared contracts, and staffing
Transport Specialist Inc. Gulfport, MS 4/02 – 4/03
Vice-President of Sales/Terminal Manager
Efficiently plan driver assignment to ensure Customer Requirements
Manager and Direct Customer Service, with pricing, terms of condition, and scheduling requirement
Project Management and Disaster Relief Transportation after Katrina
Successfully handled sales call, equipment control, review of P&L to ensure quarterly bonus for terminal
Manage terminal Expense for terminal, Prepared contracts, and staffing
Effectively manage and control non-revenue miles to maximize profit to terminal
Actively made Outside Sales Calls to increase revenue
Trism Specialized Carriers Kennesaw, GA 5/89 – 2/02
Director of Sales (Eastern US)
Efficiently Manage and Direct Customer Service Team to effectively increase service and increase revenue
Successfully supported the Team in solicitation and contracting freight movement
Handle Customer issue/problems and complaints to effectively retain the customer with quick and effective resolutions
Oversee equipment availability, control non-revenue miles, driver utilization and idle down time to maximize profit
Campbell Soup Company Maxton, NC 5/83 – 8/88
Forklift Operator
Operated sit down forklift for high stacker of soup pallets
Operated Push-Pull and Clamp Truck to load vans and rail cars
Education
Graduate of Scotland High School, Laurinburg, NC
Member of Beta Club
National Honor Society
Skills
Excellent Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point
Superior knowledge of AS400, CRM and TMS