Arthur Brown
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Experience
September 2015 – December 2016
Old Dominion Freight Lines - Houston, TX
Outbound Supervisor
Managed 9 dock worker 7 scheduled drivers and 4 W/T drivers
Exceeding company load averaged goal of 35,800 with an averaged of 38,000 and BPH goal of 4.5
with an averaged of 5.2
Maintain Outbound daily reports ( BI Production, ODE/ GTD shipments, Dock Inventory, and all Yard Checks) to all coordinating departments
Assign job tasks to workers according to unloading and loading manifest and ensuring efficient flow of cross docking.
Supervising and ensuring all 15 lanes and any directs close out according to scheduled times
Setup extra meet points when necessary
Ensured all outbound loads for scheduled and W/T drivers met DOT rules and standards before departure from the terminal.
Basic PC proficiency and experience using MS Office products and AS400 system
Ensuring the terminal is armed and secure.
January 2013 – August 2015
Southeastern Freightliner Bossier City, La
Inbound Supervisor / Line haul Dispatcher
Establishes and maintain superior customer relations and achieve outstanding customer satisfaction in all areas, including transit time, claims, and accounting for all pros.
Establishes necessary controls to ensure that inbound and outbound trailers are closed at agreed upon times and line haul schedules are upheld.
Responsible for the integrity of loads originating at the service center with a commitment towards continuous measurable improvement to include: adherence to load plan, physical composition of the load, LTL load average, and opportunities to load direct units.
Communicates effectively with P&D Supervisors to determine customer requirements and work load assessments daily. Communicates with other supervision by providing the location and tally of any distressed freight and the documentation of available empty equipment.
Effective loss prevention plan through the combined efforts of service center personnel, Cargo
Claims/Loss prevention or designee, and by using Process Improvement as the method of development and execution.
Maximizes returns on all investments in the service center.
August 2007 - January 2013
Casco Industries Inc. Shreveport, LA
Corporate Distribution Manager
Created the Fire Sale division for Casco Industries (company website and Fire Sale Distribution Center). Also Instrumental in the expansion of the Law Enforcement division which includes the website, Law Enforcement Distribution Center.
Shipping/Receiving of First Responder equipment which includes: Open new accounts and arrange carrier accounts/ pickup, maintaining shipping records (Verify receipt of shipments against bills of lading, invoices or other records).
Merchandise Allocation: Distribution of merchandise from corporate warehouse to locations across the U.S.
Loss Prevention Asset Protection which includes: Compare the quantity and identification numbers of merchandise against orders. Attach identifying information and shipping instructions on containers. Verify receipt of shipments against bills of lading, invoices or other records. Record shortages and reject damaged merchandise.
May 2007 - August 2007
Casual Male XL Bossier City, LA
PT 2nd Assistant Manager Seasonal
Key holder responsible for opening and closing the store, cash balancing, making company deposits. Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges. Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts.
Safety audits, bookkeeping, maintaining inventory control and loss prevention standards.
May 2007 - August 2007
Haggar Clothing Co. Bossier City, LA
PT Assistant Manager Seasonal
Managing the execution of company directives including visual presentation and merchandise displays and movement and store upkeep.
Store operational compliance, which includes store, maintaining inventory control, loss prevention standards.
July 2006 - March 2007
Forge Industries Staffing Fort Wayne, IN
Staffing Coordinator
Develop and maintain strong business relationships with new and existing clients. Complete necessary pre-employment processes. Orientations, interviewing, recruiting and supervising candidates for current
position. Schedule interviews between customers and candidates for skill order direct hire. Perform reference checks, criminal background checks and drug screening. Participate in an on-call rotation. Responsible for issuing out payroll checks.
March 2005 - May 2006
Total Fleet Service Fort Wayne, IN
Trailer Mechanic Technician
Perform DOT preventive maintenance inspection. Perform basic repairs: wheels, brakes, suspension, and lights. Perform mig and stick welding. Ability to use an acetylene torch. Minor body work and door repairs.
April 2003 - March 2005
Indiana Auto Auction Fort Wayne, IN
Reconditioning Manager
Management of 25 employees. Responsible for opening and closing the facility. Coordinate production activities review reports, set deadlines, interview, recruit, discharge personnel, and prepare work schedules, duties, and day to day operations. Responsible for resolving issues and developing strategies. Improved production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
Purchase, requisition supplies and equipment. Maintain administrative records, negotiate contracts, and control inventory. Motivate staff to exceed sales and maintaining profit goals. Participate in monthly planning meeting with company management and marketing promotion team to achieve higher business goal.
Corresponded schedules and appointment with new customers. Organized material for various training and development sessions.
September 1997 - March 2003
Fort Wayne Vehicle Auction Fort Wayne, IN
Assistant Manager
Evaluate, prioritize, plan, delegated according to company needs. Responsible for ensuring the best quality work done on all new clients demo vehicles. Apply effective cleaning techniques. Monitors all frame and wheel painting of transportation equipment and vehicles. Monitors all degrease jobs, exterior washing, buffing, polishing, and interior cleaning.
Education
Northrop High School
Military
United States Army, Honorably Discharged. (4 years)
Special Skills
Leadership Training and Development
Merchandise Allocation
Loss Prevention
Inventory Specialist
Recruiter