Manager Sales Transportation Manager, Transportation Operations Manag
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KEVIN EASTVOLD
**** * ************* ******, ***** City, Iowa 50401 641-***-**** ac6ucu@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated Sales and Logistics Manager with 30 plus years of experience combining management and customer service expertise in the transportation industry. Skilled at negotiating and implementing cost saving measures without compromising quality. Adapt quickly to the changing needs of fast-paced and growing organizations.
EXPERIENCE
REGIONAL MANAGER JP TRANSPORT, LLC, MARSHFIELD, MO AUG 2017 – APR 2018
Led, planned, marketed, and managed the startup of JP Transport’s Iowa Division.
Brought on the Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota business accounts through my network and contacts.
Negotiated fuel equipment and service and maintenance agreements with local vendors.
Hired, managed, scheduled and dispatched drivers.
Conferred with potential customers regarding equipment needs and advised customers on type of equipment to purchase.
Monitored customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
SALES DIRECTOR KILLORAN TRUCKING, BUFFALO, ND MAY 2015 – MAY 2017
Marketed Killoran Trucking and Brokerage.
Sought out potential outside carriers and owner operators for additional seasonal business.
Brokered loads to cover overflow of businesses.
Negotiated contracts, pricing, and arranged transport of goods with shippers and customers.
Contacted new and existing customers to discuss their needs, and to explain how these needs could be met by specific modes and services.
Managed transportation needs and logistics for many major highway construction paving projects.
Identified prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations and clubs, and attended trade shows and conferences.
SALES BAY & BAY TRANSPORTATION, BURNSVILLE, MN MAR 2007 – APR 2015
Marketed and promoted Bay and Bay Transportation Dry Bulk Division.
Planned, led, started and managed Bay and Bay’s Dry Bulk Brokerage (Added $3 million in revenue per year at 19.8% net profit after expense).
Collaborated with dispatch, billing and other support staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
Special Project Management – Managed transportation and logistics needs for many major highway construction paving projects.
Pricing and rating for the dry bulk division.
Sought out potential new business and made cold calls.
Attended conferences, scheduled visits and meetings with customers, and led driver training sessions and driver safety meetings.
KEVIN EASTVOLD
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Extensive Industry Knowledge
Forward Thinking
Strong Analytical Skills
Sound Judgment and Decision Making
Time Management
Negotiation Skills
Service Oriented
Complex Problem Solving
Team Player
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
REFERENCES
Dave Evans
Owner, Dave Evans Transports
1122 Cedar Ave
Superior, WI 54880
ac6ucu@r.postjobfree.com
Bob Kolbet
Retired, Bulk Plus Logistics
311 20th Place SW
Mason City, IA 50401
Jayne Miller
Distribution Manager, Lehigh Cement
700 25th Street NW
Mason City, IA 50401-9403
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