Vernon Max Costner II
Guymon, OK 73942
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CAREER
OBJECTIVE
To use my skills, positive attitude, and teamwork ability to become an asset to the company. Focused on operational success with a “do it right the first time” mentality.
KEY
COMPETENCIES
Highly motivated leader with team building and coaching skills. Effective in problem solving with clear thought and decision making. Skilled in maximization of key objectives and operational processes using data and measurement systems. Able to multitask strategically and adapt to the situation for optimal performance. Experienced in conflict resolution and emotional resilience focused on customer satisfaction. Execute plans and gives insight on identifying opportunities for improvement.
CURRENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
Gardner Trucking Inc.
Transportation Manager (on site) at Commencement Bay Corrugated
March 2007 to April 2019
As a Transportation Manager, responsible for the daily arrangement of product delivery by coordinating with customer service, scheduling, and production to insure on time delivery. Build strong relationships with customers to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction, and handle any conflict resolution with superior customer service. Manage drivers to insure safety and equipment compliance. Lead weekly safety meetings with crews, participate in daily production meetings, as well as weekly safety and operational conference calls.
oStrong problem solving and analytical skills
oMaintain profitability with decision making and identifying opportunities for improvement
oMultitasking in a fast paced and high demand environment
oAble to use multiple sources and systems to schedule
oHighly motivated and able to produce and track results
oApply company visions and key objectives into strategic plans and execute solutions
oCoach and train employees or colleagues to maximize work load
oManage conflict resolution with emotional resilience
oLead multicultural workforce
PREVIOUS
BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE
Commencement Bay Corrugated
Working Foreman
June 2003 – March to 2007
Responsibilities:
oLead crew of 10-15 shipping and packaging support personal to prepare product for loading and transportation to the end user.
oResponsible for producing bill of ladings and maintain accurate records of packaging, loading, and shipment to insure proper order fulfillment, billing, and overall customer satisfaction.
oMake decisions as needed for continual operation of the department with problem solving.
oPromoted to Traffic Manager the last 2 years before job was outsourced to Gardner Trucking where I transitioned to with a much larger role and responsibility.
Boeing Commercial Airplane Company
Operator B Man/Overhead remote-control crane operator
July 1997 to November 2002
Responsibilities:
oPerformed various operations of the handling, transporting, and production of commercial airplane wings in the Wing Responsibility Center.
oMoved raw materials to machines, supported the production of them, and manufactured to specifications.
oActive in supporting changes to the work process to maintain quality and safety as number one.
oSafety Team member and took certification classes
EDUCATION Associates of Applied Technology September 2000-2002 Dean’s List Honor Roll
Clover Park Technically College
Interested in furthering education
ACTIVITIES/ Tacoma City of Destiny Award-2016 Youth Development (STUSC)
VOLUNTEER Board Member(volunteer) 2014-2017 for South Tacoma United Soccer Club
ASSOCIATIONS Actively coach multiple kids sports in the community
Support local activities and events