Robert W. Meier
*** ******* **** **, ********, GA 30064 T: 404-***-**** acbp8d@r.postjobfree.com
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Professional Experience
Bennett International Group
McDonough, GA
Operations Manager, Power Only Division
6/2008-present
Developed new division to supplement waning revenues in mobile home division
Utilized existing company assets to develop previously undeveloped market
Increased revenues and positively affected driver retention
Communications Manager
8/2006-6/2008
Developed loss prevention strategies and integrated action plans across nation-wide
terminal system
Focus on high values claim issues and salvage efforts
Appointed to overhead task force to review prevention processes, claims, and
disciplinary actions.
Swift Transportation 6/1999-7/200
Atlanta, GA/Phoenix, AZ
Regional Dedicated Operations Manager
6/2002-7/2006
Monitor and analyze financial performance of accounts; develop corrective action plans as needed to
enhance profitability
Place and develop management for dedicated accounts
Headed management trainee program
Conduct quarterly customer reviews for dedicated accounts to ensure account performance and to introdu
external customer-improvement initiatives
Officiate quarterly internal safety meetings
Initiate new customer start-ups, staffing, equipment, and processes
Oversaw the following successful customer start-ups:
The Home Depot, Atlanta, GA
J.C. Penney, Lakeland, FL
Family Dollar, Marianna, FL
Dollar General, Jonesville, S.C.
Exide Technologies, Alpharetta, GA
Fleet Manager
June 1999- June 2002
During this time our fleet grew from 250 trucks to over 500 trucks
Overcame immense payroll difficulties
Improved productivity, safety performance, and driver manager accountability
South East Regional Planner
3/1999-June1999
Responsible for planning regional trucks and line haul support
KLLM
Morrow, GA
Driver Manager
1994-2002
Fleet enjoyed lowest turnover in company
Managed fleet with the highest utilization and best safety record in company
Local Dispatch
1992-1993
Liaison between area load planner and service facility manager
Responsible for all customer live loads in greater Atlanta area
Extended Coverage Team
1991-1992
Handled all after-hour duties for terminal
The Steak Specialist 9/1978-2/1991
Warehouse Manager
1978-1991
Insured all raw materials met quality standards and Meat-Buyers Guide specifications
Loss Prevention, hired and managed all warehouse personnel
Responsible for inventory control
Analyzed selection of delivery carrier based on rates and service