ROBERT W. MEIER
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Objective:
To pursue career opportunities where my experience in the transportation industry and my strengths in leadership,
public relations, and customer service, will continue to have a positive influence toward customers and my employer.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BENNETT INTERNATIONAL GROUP 8/2006-present
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-
7/2006
ATLANTA, GA/PHOENIX, AZ
Regional 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
• Actively recruited new management
• Head management trainee program
• Conduct quarterly customer reviews for dedicated accounts to ensure account performance and to introduce
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
KLLM
• Responsible for planning regional trucks and line haul support
MORROW, GA
3/1991-5/1999
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
• Hired and managed all warehouse personnel
• Insured 801 Hardage Farm Dr, Marietta, GA 30064Meat-Buyers Guide specifications
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• Responsible for inventory control
• Analyzed selection of delivery carrier based on rates and service
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