CHESTER W. HAWKINS, JR.

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DeSoto, Texas 75115

469-***-**** -home

469-***-**** - mobile

acyqdc@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

15+ years of experience in a fast-paced, large volume, high-intensity environment, with strong focus on meeting/exceeding measurable expectation.

5 years experience in a logistics/distribution center environment utilizing SAP, Manhatten System, PC Miler, TMS, and WMS technology.

15+ years experience in logistics management/administrative/dispatch experience in the transportation (Air Parcel/Ground, 3PL, LTL Ground, Heavyweight/freight forwarding) and distribution center industry.

2 years experience in Smith System Certified Safety Trainer.

5 years experience as an Insurance Sales Representative - selling financial security by offering protection coverage: auto, home/condo, commercial, life, health, and annuity. Generating $600,000 premium volume revenue.

Marketing and securing new Internet business for notary loan signing business. Oversee the daily operations responsibilities for efficient, accurate, and timely processing of refinance homeowner loans. Notary commission in the State of Ohio and Texas.

Member of the National Notary Association for 7 years.

Proficient knowledge level of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook Exchange. Excellent typist - 50+ words per minute (wpm).

Accomplishment

Received cash bonus for maintaining 99.98 % (standard 99.6%) for FY Quarters 2008/2009

Received the highest employee’s survey rating for the corporation logistic centers 2 years in a row.

Implemented the Japanese Housekeeping Five S’s program.

Redesigning and implementing shipping operations new packing workstations for the logistics center. Improving productivity for packers by 70%.

Implementing and conducted quality focus meetings. A quality action tool to improve efficiency, quality life, and productivity of the logistics center.

Received cash bonus for redesigning and implementing operations procedures for small aircraft freight shuttle between regional cities..

Increase sales revenues more that 150% for six consecutive calendar quarters in the insurance agency business.

Logistics/Transportation Operations

Interviewed, selected, trained, scheduled, conducted performance appraisals, and motivated 40 hourly employees, including Line Haul Drivers, Dispatchers, Lead Coordinators, Clerical Personnel, Merchandise Processors, Dock Handlers, and Couriers. Provide education and monitor the employees’ performance.

Knowledge of Line-Haul LTL and Small Parcel rate structures.

Manages 3PL office administration, route scheduling/invoicing (billing)/drivers settlement, backhaul load tender confirmation, creating route trip sheet, equipment PM scheduling, outbound operations, and Smith System Training certified safety driver trainer.

Experience with worldwide small package and / or truckload transportation industry, including knowledge or relevant carriers and high-volume small package/line haul operations.

Proficiency with government regulations including Sarbanes Oxley, OSHA, and Hazard Material needed in operating Distribution Center, Transportations Docks or Cargo Warehouse environment.

Developing, implementing, and directing: Japanese Housekeeping 5 S’s program, equipment PM programs, safety programs, and facility building/grounds maintenance programs.

Performed workflow analysis/time studies, and traced the processing of each warehouse and terminal operations tasks. Make recommendations to management for productivity and safety improvements.

Meets customer and company KPI’s and SLA’s on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.

Dispatching drivers and coordinating vendor pickups with the correct paperwork for on-time to deliver of products/merchandises. Using Transportation Management Software system to keep accurate trip/driver records.

Auditing driver Hours of Service (HOS) logbook for exceptions and violations of DOT regulations.

Preparing and filing bills of lading and shipment paperwork for compliance with all DOT and hazmat regulations.

Preparing daily and weekly reports of payroll, delivery variance, and expenses.

Ensure all Overage, Shortage, Damage (OSD) is identified and processed in a time manner.

Directed loading/unloading of vans, trailers, and aircrafts to facilitate - utilizing proper freight transfer equipment.

Develop plan for distributing break loads to achieve cut time goals.

Experience operating stand up pallet lifts, cherry pickers, and standard forklifts.

Supervised the loading of long-distance “line-haul” units/vans for the effective of freight on-time departure.

WORK HISTORY

SIMOS Insourcing Solutions (Wal Mart) 2015 to Present

Fort Worth, TX

Operations Supervisor

Uti (The Home Depot RDC) 2013 to 2015

Dallas, TX

Operations Supervisor

Yellowbook USA 2011 to 2013

Hurst, TX

Associate Distribution Manager

Strategic Distribution Inc (American Airlines) 2010 to 2011

DFW Airport, Texas

On-Site Warehouse Operations Lead

Cardinal Logistic Management Corporation (Office Depot) 2008 to 2009

Arlington, Texas

Operations Supervisor

Tech Data Corporation 2005 to 2008

Fort Worth, Texas

Area Manager

“I AM” Financial Services Group (Independent Insurance Agency) 2003 to 2005

Columbus, Ohio

Agency Owner

ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY 1999 to 2003

Columbus, Ohio

Agency Owner

LIMITED, INC 1997 to 1999

Columbus, Ohio

DC Operations Supervisor

Viking Freight System Inc. (purchased by Federal Express) 1995 to 1997

Columbus, Ohio

Transportation Operations Supervisor

Federal ExpressCorporation 1981 to 1995

Memphis, Tennessee

Station Operations Manager

Senior Ramp Handler

Personnel Information Control Center Specialist

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Texas Southern University, Memphis State University: working toward a BA Degree

Mountain View Communitany College, Dallas, Texas:

Center of Excellent Processing/Outbound Operations Training - The Home Deport - 2014

Smith System Certified Trainer – Cardinal Logistics - 2008

Interaction Management and Safety Training

1996 -- Viking Freight

1994 -- Federal Express

Management Development Program, 1994 -- Federal Express

Personnel Services and Legal, 1994 -- Federal Express

Facilitator Training, Total Quality Management, 1994 -- Federal Express

LC’s Receiving and Shipping Manager Training 2004

Six Sigma Management Training – Yellow Belt Certification - 2007

Total Quality Management Training, 1987 -- Xerox Corporation

Owner, Development Program, 1999 – Allstate Insurance Co.

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