Alan Supovitz
E. Setauket, NY 11733
acx2p7@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
WORK EXPERIENCE
Stony Brook University
Animal Husbandry Supervisor: 2001-Present
Supervised over 20 staff members in overseeing the health of thousands of laboratory animals, including rodents, dogs, swine, poultry, fish, and reptiles.
Coordinated the feeding, watering, cage and bedding changing, and convalescent care of facility animals
Assigned work schedules for laboratory care
Verified assignments were completed in compliance with standard operating procedures
Collaborated with research investigators, facility managers, and staff to resolve special issues
Consulted with specialized staff in regards to performing non-routine, difficult or unusual tasks
Completed accurate and timely performance programs, evaluations, interventions, and discussion regarding both positive and negative aspects of staff work performance
Entenmann's/George Weston Bakeries
Transportation/Dispatch and Logistics Coordinator: 1991-2001
Organized multi-million dollar loads of baked goods for distribution for locations as far west as Chicago, north to Maine, and south to Florida
Coordinated 30 drivers of BHL transportation
Communicated with long haul sleeper teams across the United States
Efficiently cubed box trucks, as well as 28, 48, and 53 foot trailers
Collaborated with co-packers to ensure efficient storage space for transportation of out of bakery goods
Maintained responsibility for complying with Department of Transportation regulations
Utilized pup trailers, refrigerated trailers, box trucks and 48 and 53' trailers across the Northeast to backhaul bakery ingredients
Inspected and organized Cadec driver logs for 30 drivers
Responsible for tractors, trailers, and equipment leased for George Weston
Coordinated overloads utilizing subcontracted carriers for less than truckload (LTL) and truckload (TL) deliveries
A-P-A Transport
Outbound Supervisor/End of Day Dispatcher: 1989-1999
Processed overages, shortages, and damages (OSD) for shipments inbound to terminal, as well as shipments returned as refused
Reprocessed refused shipments for delivery or collaborated with claims department for salvage
Confirmed proper OSD notations and processing on delivery receipts and bill of loadings
Interfaced with consignees, as well as shippers, in regards to freight condition and distribution
Performed afternoon dispatch of 30 drivers
Coordinated outbound operation of a 60-door freight terminal
Scheduled evening drop-and-hooks
Collaborated with linehaul operation in constructing direct or break bulk loads using pup trailers, refrigerated trailers, box trucks, and 48 and 53 foot trailers
EDUCATION
Stony Brook University: Stony Brook, NY 1986
Bachelors of Science in Psychology
Suffolk County Community College: Selden, NY 1982
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts
CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS
Forklift Certification 1989-2001
DOT Hazardous Materials Certification 1989-2001
Lab Animal Technologist 2003-present
SKILLS
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Proficiency and familiarity with Windows XP, Vista, 7, and smartphones