Transportation Supervisor

Kenneth L. Reed

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management, May 1998

Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, Florida

Pending Completion of Masters in Human Resource Development & Administration

Barry University, Miami, Florida

Two courses remain before Masters Degree is complete.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES;

Weight & Inspection Coordinator, November 2012 to Present

Responsible for the monitoring, verifying and correcting of the weight and classification of freight coming in and going out of the South Houston Terminal. I also assist Southeastern Account Managers, through customer visits, by informing their customers on how to classify their freight correctly, plus give recommendations on how to better package and palletize our customer’s freight so that the density of the freight could be increased.

METAL RECYCLING SERVICES;

Transportation Supervisor, December 2010 to October 2012

Ensure the Companies are in compliance with DOT requirements, as well as all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, statutes and ordinances. Ensure all inspections and compliance audits are completed, management of any areas out of compliance. Management of, and participation required in, development and execution of driver safety and training. Monitor and evaluate safety performance of drivers. Enforcement in the regard to safe operation of commercial motor vehicles and transportation equipment. Management and participation in yard core teams to investigate accidents and incidents where drivers are involved. Ensure all documentation and recordkeeping is properly completed and maintained. Oversee development of staff. Supervise and ensure timely dispatching of drivers.

Analyze driver performance in order to maximize performance and efficiency.

YRC North American Transportation;

Weight & Inspection Coordinator, June 2007 to April 2010

Responsible for the monitoring, verifying and correcting of the weight and classification of freight coming in and going out of the Charlotte Roadway Terminal. I also assist Roadway Sales Executives in informing their customers on how to classify their freight correctly, plus give recommendations on how to better package the customer’s freight so that the density of the freight could be increased. This allows the Sales Executive to give the customer a greater discount.

WALGREENS;

Dispatch Supervisor, October 2006 to April 2007

Assist the Transportation Manager in the operations of the Bethlehem Transportation Department by supervising 5 office employees and 2 Dispatchers. Effective management of 140 drivers that deliver freight to 770 Walgreen stores. Direct activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking store deliveries through operations staff. Weekly completion of the payroll process for all the drivers delivering for the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Distribution Center.

Dispatcher, October 2004 to October 2006

Responsible for dispatching, routing, and tracking Walgreen merchandise to ensure product is replenished promptly and accurately to Walgreen stores. Effective management of 50 drivers that deliver freight to 260 Walgreen stores. I was also responsible for the loading and delivering of Ocean Container loads to 68 Walgreen stores located in Puerto Rico. My responsibilities also included the safe and efficient operation of the 2nd Shift along with the weekly completion of the payroll process for all the drivers that ran out of the Orlando, Florida Distribution Center.

WATKINS MOTOR LINES;

District Training Coordinator, December 2003 to August 2004

Responsible for the training of all the employees hired to work in any of the 10 shipping terminals in the Florida District. The positions I was specifically responsible for were as follows; Terminal Manager, Sales Executive, Dock Supervisor, Dispatcher, Billing Clerk, Office Secretary, Over Short & Damaged Clerk, and Appointment Clerk. I was responsible for training employees in how to carry out their responsibilities in each of their positions and in the use of all new equipment and computer programs.

District Weight and Research Supervisor, November 2001 to December 2003

Responsible for the monitoring, verifying and correction of the weight and classification of freight coming in and going out of the Florida District. This responsibility included a total of 10 terminals. I also assisted Watkins Sales Executives in informing their customers on how to classify their freight correctly, plus give recommendations on how to better package the customer’s freight so that the density of the freight could be increased, which would allow the Sales Executive to give the customer a greater discount.

Operations Supervisor, August 1998 to November 2001

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Inbound Shift and Outbound Shift of the Watkins, Palm Beach County, Terminal. As a supervisor, I was in charge of a dozen dock workers handling cross-dock operations, fifteen company truck drivers and ten contract drivers at any given time during the day. When on the Outbound shift I was responsible for the City Dispatch for the rest of the evening. I coordinated and delegated the cost efficient movement of freight from shipper to customer. I was in charge of handling most of the daily customer complaints and various problems that may arise. Part of the shift rotation included working as the full time City Dispatcher for at least one quarter each year. All supervisors were responsible for the profitability of the terminal and are held accountable for the efficiency of their shift.

COMMUNITY SAVINGS;

Customer Service Representative, January 1997 to September 1997 & April 1998 to August 1998

Problem solving for customers in person, by phone, or by mail. Opening and closing Certificates of Deposit, IRA’s, personal & commercial checking accounts, savings accounts, and money market accounts. Work performed by data processing. Daily operating responsibilities include balancing procedures, servicing and maintaining the ATM machines, and most of all, customer satisfaction.

Personnel Department Assistant, September 1997 to April 1998

Responsible for processing monthly employee review. Downloaded all changes to employee computer files. Maintained all hard copy employee files. Assisted the Personnel Dept. Manager in daily operational procedures, which includes answering employee benefit questions, new applicant processing, and employee payroll questions.

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (UPS);

Parcel Sorter, October 1996 to June 1997

Sort boxes by zip code to multiple conveyor belts.

CONTINENTAL CATERING;

Wait Staff, September 1994 to December 1995

Waited on tables. Setup and take down main dining hall of the Kravis Center in Palm Beach County, FL.

COMMUNITY SAVINGS;

Bank Teller, December 1992 to August 1994

Made deposits and withdrawals for customers in their checking and savings accounts. Sold travelers checks and other bank related services. Teller Of The Month five times in one year.

CITY CENTER SECURITY;

Security Officer, August 1989 to July 1990

Performed security duties for hotels, office buildings, and street level storefronts, both on foot and in roving vehicle. Assisted the Martial Arts Trainer, of the private security force, in self-defense and suspect apprehension classes.

UNITED STATES ARMY, Fort Bragg, NC.

Specialist Forth Class-E4/Mechanic/Paratrooper, September 1984 to June 1988

Repaired and maintained company vehicles. Continued jump status proficiency. Received an Honorable Discharge, along with the 82nd Airborne Division Certificate of Achievement, and the U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal.

SKILLS

Computer: Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, Scrap Runner, AS 400, Direct Route, Wave Wizard

HONORS & AWARDS

Provost’s List at PBA

Certificate of Appreciation from PBA

Dean’s List at PBA

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