Transportation / Operations
Resume:
Edward A. Tingley
**** ******** **. ( Durham, NC. 27707 ( *********@*****.*** ( C
Transportation
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. DEDICATED OPERATIONS, TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS PROFESSIONAL WITH MORE
THAN 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE.
. Maximize resources to achieve customer satisfaction and increased
productivity, meet deadlines and goals. Implement and coordinate both
strategic and tactical plans to enhance performance.
. Skilled with DOT and OSHA compliance and ICC regulations.
. Experienced with equipment acquisition, asset management, budgeting and
financial management.
. Solid experience with JIT delivery and state transportation licensing and
permits.
. Strong warehouse and inventory control management experience.
. Adept and experienced in problem solving and providing solutions.
Persuasive, with ability to communicate effectively with culturally
diverse audience.
. Computer skills include MS Office Suite and Frog Design Inventory System.
Oracle, Red parie
Professional Experience
TRANSPORTATION MANAGER
SLEEPYS MATTRESSES
2012 TO PRESENT
A Premier leader for quality mattresses
. Manage fleet of Home delivery contractors.
. Track and maintain On Time Performance.
. Manage cost and proficiency.
. Support for retail store.
Director of Operations 2006 to 2011
Broyhill Galleries by Hudson / Chloes Furniture Lenoir,/ Clayton, NC
A premier source for quality furniture.
. Manage warehouse, inventory control, product distribution, home
deliveries, payroll and personalized customer service.
. Ensure proper shipping, receiving, inventory and merchandising of fine
furniture.
. Provide timely home delivery of furniture.
. Manage all aspects of stand alone store operations.
Third Party Logistics Accounts Manager 2003 to 2006
Cory Home Delivery Lakeland, FL
One of the oldest and largest specialized delivery carriers in US.
. Managed accounts of companies including Rooms To Go, Thomasville
Furniture and Drexel Furniture.
. Supervised home delivery teams achieving 85% customer satisfaction per
ongoing survey results.
. Balanced and prepared profit and loss statements.
. Handled payroll operations.
President, General Manager 2001 to 2003
Lighthouse Logistics Canaan, ME
Independent logistics trucking company.
. Provided brokerage for fleet owner operators.
. Performed contract negotiations.
. Served as 48 state transportation authority and New Brunswick, Canada.
. Ensured state and federal DOT compliance.
Third Party Logistics Operations Manager 1997 to 2001
Lily Transportation Auburn, ME
Contract carriage systems for transportation, delivery and distribution.
. Managed transportation operations for large freight carrier.
. Developed cost-effective methods for transporting customer materials.
. Handled communications with customers providing personalized customer
service.
. Ensured full compliance with all DOT, state and federal regulations.
. Maintained company payroll, accounts payable and receivables.
Production Supervisor/Transportation Manager 1989 to 1997
White Rock Distilleries Company Lewiston, ME
Leading manufacturer and importer of fine spirits and liqueurs
. Served as Production Supervisor and Transportation Manager for Maine's
only distiller with 80 employees and annual sales volume of $60 million.
. Supervised up to 25 personnel and prepared income, expense, and fiscal
budget reports.
. Coordinated shipping across the US for timely and efficient distribution.
. Ensured compliance with all state and federal regulations.
. Performed intensive cost analysis recommending fleet and staff downsizing
and increasing use of
common carriers.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING SPECIALIST
1978 to 1982
UNITED STATE ARMY
FT. Bragg, NC
. Served as second in charge of warehouse, shipping and receiving of
merchandise, inventory control, purchasing, and operations.
Education And Training
ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SCIENCE OR ARTS
UniverSity Of Maine Auburn, ME.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
. Commercial Drivers License
. HAZMAT certification
. 30 hour OSHA training
. Dale Carnegie course
. Warehouse and Distribution certificate
Affiliations
. FATHER OF THE YEAR, MAINE, 1999
. Business Man of the Year, Maine, 2001
. VFW member
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