Mike Chilcoat
**** ***** ******** *****, ******, TX 76248 ? 678-***-**** ?
************@*****.***
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Logistics, Transportation, Distribution, and Supply Chain Professional
Action oriented transportation and logistics executive with demonstrated
capabilities in managing full range of P&L responsibilities including
revenue growth, key account management, human resources, last mile
logistics and warehousing solutions. Proven track record of improving
operational efficiency while simultaneously building sound customer
relationships.
Areas of Expertise
Operational turnaround & start up ? Key Account Management ? Warehouse Team
Development
? P&L Management ? Customized Supply Chain Solutions ? Pool Distribution?
Retail 3PL Operations Direct To Store (DSD) ? Business Development ?
Project Management ? Supplier Relationship Management
professional experience
Forward Air Solutions, Inc.
7/2010-1/2015
Vice President, Service /District Manager, Dallas/North Texas Market
. Functioned as senior business leader for the company's largest
warehousing & retail brand distribution operation in North America.
. Managed full P&L including sales, business development, customer
service, warehousing, and transportation/customized delivery.
. Accountable for all KPI's including on time delivery, revenue growth,
lost and damaged claims, and operating result.
Key Accomplishments:
. On time delivery (2 hour window) improved to 98.71%
. Lost and damaged cargo claims improved to .32%
. Improved Operating Result 13% since Jan 2013 through aggressive
restructuring of routes and network.
. Grew company's largest account from $6m to $22m including development
of customized product offering (Direct to Store network (DSD) and
dedicated 3PL solution)
. Designed agent structure to expand coverage area in west Texas
(including New Mexico)
. Led expansion and contraction efforts in multiple markets, nationwide.
. Re-negotiated rates with third party owner operators and agents
improving margin by 15.5%
. Developed new hire training curriculum for front line supervision to
improve bench strength
. Led new business startup projects in multiple markets
7/2007 - 7/2010
Vice President, Service, Atlanta, GA
. Function as national and regional operations leader from subsidiary
startup acquisition through region re-alignment. 21 locations, 1800+
associates and contractors
. Accountable for service objectives, customized service solution
development and nationwide market growth
. Responsible for company-wide standard policy and process development
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Key Accomplishments:
. Led operational components of startup division from $35m to $123m
(current)
. Operations leadership team through 3 major company acquisitions and
network expansions over 2 years
. Partnered with VP of Sales and Marketing in customer RFI/RFP, and RFQ
processes.
. Led cost reduction initiative enabling company to sustain economic
downturn of 2008-2010
. Facilitated operations design of proprietary distribution technology
platform now sold as a value-add service.
. Led multiple property acquisitions including facility lease
negotiations for expansions and network enhancements
. Facilitated network contraction efforts in underperforming markets
. Directed location based turnaround initiatives in Montgomery,
Nashville, Houston, San Antonio and Des Moines - All facilities
restored to sustainable profitability
DTI Logistics, Atlanta, GA
3/2003 - 7/2007
Vice President and General Manager
. Functioned as the senior leader for Dedicated 3PL and Truckload division
. Full P&L, operational and sales responsibility
. Directed strategic business transition and turnaround
Key Accomplishments:
. Restructured struggling division to profitable enterprise with a sub
90% Operating Ratio
. Added dedicated 3PL and direct to store retail service offering which
became largest growth contributor and increased division revenue 240%
. Designed owner/operator lease plan creating flexibility for capacity
expansion
. Restructured and relocated operations control center for improved
service and customer communications
Drug Transport, Inc. Atlanta, GA.
11/1999 - 3/2003
Director of Human Resources and Safety
. Functioned as Human Resource/Training Department and Safety department
leader for $40m regional LTL, Truckload and Air Freight provider.
Key Accomplishments:
. Developed and implemented Driver recruiting, on-boarding, and training
process which improved capacity hiring and reduced turnover by 28%
. Maintained DOT satisfactory rating through extensive post-accident audit
. Revised Owner/operator lease program to enhance recruiting and provider
capacity
Previous positions include:
Senior Operations Manager - Pepsico Food Systems/AmeriServe Food Dist.,
Atlanta, GA. 1996-1999
Director of Quality, Training, and Safety - Rocket Express/Red Arrow
Delivery, Atlanta, GA. 1993-1996
Advanced Production Manager - Milliken and Company, LaGrange, GA 1988-
1993
EducatioN
. Auburn University, Auburn, AL, Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration - Management