Kyle Lester

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Hempstead, Texas 77445

Cell 832-***-****

acw95s@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

For the past twenty- eight years I have been in the transportation field. My specialty has been driving but I have always been a part of management, negotiations, supply chain, and some logistics. Being in a truck is not just going up and down the road, but a learning process for you in shipping and logistics. I was chief negotiator for USW local union in Michigan. I am excited to work with people that need positive change and work ethics. A positive employee whom loves the job can help the company move forward and profit.

Summary

Logistics and transportation professional accomplished in supply and demand planning, distribution requirements planning and inventory control.

I am a highly self-motivated, responsible, hardworking, conscientious individual with over 20 years’ experience in transportation at various levels and negotiator for one of the largest unions (GM) in the country. I have proven ability to meet deadlines. Set budgets, effectively organize, and to work effectively with co-workers to increase productivity. I have an excellent track record of achieving results, implementing new systems or procedures that contribute to saving company costs and time. Known for organizational and persuasive behavior contributes to my strong display of leadership and motivational skills. I am seeking a position in an organization where I can bring immediate value and strengths while developing my current skills further.

Accomplishments

• employee of the month

• Have driven all over the country and seen alot of beautiful sites

• further my knowledge in the same career for 28 years.

Skills

Inventory tracking

Inventory control

Warehouse and fulfillment

Budget management

Vendor Management

Rate negotiations

Shipment consolidations planning

Ground transportation

Detail-oriented

Results-oriented

Decisive

Experience

Local Driver, 2010 – Present

Rock Materials: Spring, TX

Local Driver, 2002 – 2009

Source Providers-General Motors, Lansing, MI

Management and leadership

General Motors driver, USW rep.

Responsible for the scheduling for the day-to-day activities of 170 transportation employees. Met with management daily regarding any issues that needed to be corrected.

Hauling excess height and excess weight trailers for General Motors in the capital city of Michigan.

I learned the aspects of running automated equipment through the vehicle and the machines that

load and unload product automatically to the vendor for on time delivery.

I drove a day cab freightliner with a trailer (14ft 6 in. and 50 ft. long) through the city streets of a

very busy city.

I had seven years at this job with no recorded accidents or violations.

O.T.R. Driver, 2000 – 2002

Jann Knapp Trucking, Perry, MI

Traveling 48 states and Canada delivering product to a variety of businesses in an expedited manner.

This trucking company was leased to an expediting company.

Covered thousands of miles and traveling a multitude of states accident free.

Driver, 1996-2000

North pointe Logistics, Howell, Michigan

Traveling 48 states to deliver freight in a timely manner.

Driver, 1988 -1996

Mr. Rubbish, Whitmore Lake, MI

My duties required me to drive various types of trucks including but not limited to: side loader, rear

loader, front end loader, semi, and pick up.

I learned to work well and learn good traits so I could move up in the company.

I learned to work in a multi-task environment.

Education

SNHU- currently studying for BS Operations Management

H.S .Diploma, 1988

Perry High School, Perry, Mi

GPA: 3.0

Skills

• I have held a commercial drivers license for 22 years with no recordable accidents.

• I have years of verbal communication and management skills.

• I have helped change procedures to better company policy.

• I have never been terminated from a job or asked to leave.

Licenses

•I currently hold a class A commercial driver’s license in the state of Texas

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