CHRISTOPHER DAWSON
**** **** ******, **, ***********, MN 55418 C: 763-***-**** acz348@r.postjobfree.com Objective
I have over 25 years in sales and management experience. I thrive in fast paced environments and work well under pressure. Ideally, I would prefer to find a position utilizing my past experience and talents, however will train for the right opportunity.
Experience
Freight Broker
Dawson Logistics, LLC
* Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping companies
* Advise clients on transportation payment methods
* Track delivery progress of shipments
* Notify consignees of freight arrival and arrange for delivery.
* Contact vendors to resolve shipment problems
Freight Broker
BS Trucking
* Estimate freight and record shipment costs and weights
* Keep records of goods shipped
* Manage database of shipment information using proprietary software
* Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with freight companies
* Advise clients on transportation and payment methods
* Track delivery progress of shipments
* Notify consignees of freight arrival and arrange for delivery Sole Proprietor
Homestead Retread Inc.
* Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
* Confer with owners, contractors and design professionals to resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints or construction issues
* Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
* Take action to deal with the results of delays, bad weather and emergencies at work site.
* Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
* Direct and supervise workers.
* Requisition supplies and materials as necessary.
* Investigated to ensure proper procedures were being met. 03/2012 to 08/2016
Simi Valley, CA
02/2009 to 04/2011
El Paso, TX
01/2007 to 12/2008
Minnetonka, MN