Eric Chacone

**** ****** ***** **.

Riverside, CA 92509

(951) 660 – 7753

adhvrb@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-chacone-baa11b15

OBJECTIVE

Seeking an opportunity to work for a transportation or logistics company that can utilize my managerial experience to help meet company goals.

SUMMARY

Directed research, development, and implementation of Flatbed program. Successfully managed Logistics programs for multi-national corporations. Experience with multi-level management. Multi-tasking specialist and an experienced problem solver.

Professional EXPERIENCE

Cargo Solution Express. Fontana, CA

General Manager: Jan 2018- Feb 2020

-Managed, implemented and established Cargo Solutions brokerage avg $1.8 million Freight revenue & $45k profit per month. Developed SOP and directly reported to the CEO and Senior VP

- Successfully managed and established cargo solutions intermodal brokerage. Established relationships w/ Mode transport & Matson (rail carriers) negotiated pricing to the next level.

-Successfully managed and established cargo solutions LTL. Established relationships w/ global tranz and priority one negotiated pallet pricing and zone pricing

-Worked w/ outside sales team in establishing rate quotes and lead generation

-Managed in house brokerage team had 6 direct reports ensured SOP was followed & customer service remained the priority & profitability

-Led Cross functional supply chain teams focused on developing logistical processed across the USA working with terminal managers to maximize profit per trailer sent back to the Fontana terminal and vice versa.

-Worked with cargo solution Agent network provided FTL (Full truck load), LTL (Less than truck load) pricing including pricing international shipment to Canada and Mexico

-Completed all pricing and bidding in cargo solutions brokerage Ventura Foods, Nestle, lee kum kee, Nature bounty, Bisco America

-Managed intermodal team ( rail) which included the pick-up and delivery of rail containers from the ramp to delivery- managed intermodal pricing

-Develop a vendor rationalization plan and strategy to optimize all vendors, which included quality, capacity, systems, and responsiveness

-Identify opportunities across vendors to gain efficiencies

-Provides leadership and strategic direction to the Vendor Management group

CCX. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Operations Supervisor: March 2016- Nov 2017

-Manage, route and dispatch partner carriers for accurate calculations for on-time arrival across 48 states on a day-to-day basis

-Provide rates to customers and carriers on a timely basis set forth by company

-Resolve conflicts and issues common to the industry, i.e. breakdowns, delays, repairs, etc.

-Negotiate contract terms with other brokers and customers through competitive quotes and bids

-Recruit & Negotiate for rates with for hire carriers

-Develop and maintain accurate record keeping for measurements, ensuring overall safety for state and federal requirements

-Oversee carrier compliance and risk on insurance and contracts

-Analyze market trends to make the best truckload & LTL quotes/rate decisions directly

-Manage our 2 biggest Accounts Ventura Foods & Ace hardware- Successfully negotiated bid contracts for yearly dedicated freight.

-Planned routes and scheduled drivers and helpers to provide the most efficient service to customers. Resolves missed pick-ups or additional pick-ups

Cardinal Logistics. Ontario, CA

Operations Supervisor (AutoZone Dedicated): July 2012- March 2016

-Managed 45 Drivers: All aspects Pay, Routing, Vacation & Discipline

-Familiarity w/ DOT Hazmat Regulation

-Provided Prompt Feedback & solutions to Customer (AutoZone)

-Worked w/ Transportation Manager to cut cost on (Master Schedule) as well as improve efficiency

-Increased Driver retention by 20% integrating Driver safety bonus.

-Integrated a Driver inbound PU program (improved efficiency for both cardinal & AutoZone)

-Worked w/ Maintenance Manager to create PM (preventative maintenance) spread sheet to help curb maintenance cost.

-TMW trained/ Appian Logistics (Routing)

-Established Cardinal West Coast Brokerage

-Assist management of the P&L of the AutoZone Account.

U.S. Xpress Global Systems. Colton, CA

Dedicated Account Manager (Staples Dedicated) / Fleet Manager: August 2011 - June 2012

-Managed $10 Million Staples Dedicated account, started from Ground-up 5 Drivers and Grew the Account to 58 drivers.

-Directly Managed 32 Truck Drivers: All aspects from Driver Pay, Routing, Vacation, Pay,

Discipline

-Directly Managed 2 account Supervisors; Pay, management advice, discipline/reward, Vacation.

-Turned a 5 Driver account to a 32 Driver account (Rialto, CA) Staples DC, Turned 0 driver account

-16 Driver account Staples Dedicated (Terre Haute, in), Established a 10 drivers Start-up (Hagerstown, MD)

-Worked w/ Regional Sales Manager to create Band pricing (sliding scale) which created more business USX and decreased cost for Customer

-Under aggressive 3-day time frame, staffed drivers repositioned equipment for Hagerstown, MD Staples DC

-Established equipment rotation which increased efficiency: by keeping drivers tractors/trailers ready for usage and in good repair

-Knowledge of FMCSA rules & regulations. AS400 trained & Microsoft office trained

Ch. Robinson Worldwide INC., Claremont, CA

Transportation Management/ Sales, March 30 2006 - August 11, 2011

-Researched, Developed, implemented and monitored Flatbed program within CH. Robinson Claremont office

-Managed Drop trailer program for AVON products- which generated freight increase from Avon products- Managed trucks for customers Arrowhead, Dole, Smuckers, and Target. Took preventive measures to head off potential problems as well as streamlined Shipping and receiving process

-Managed and established Shipper and receiver relationships- operations managers, shipping managers, supervisors, buyers. Enhanced customer satisfaction and drove relationships to the next level

-Experience with White glove service and ensuring receiver satisfaction at delivery

-Primarily Managed the Freight lanes of California, Nevada, and Arizona inbound and Outbound

-Successfully booked freight in state and out state- regardless of borders

-Quoted Freight lanes and adjusted rates for seasonality

-Negotiated Rates/ Managed drivers/ and established relationships with over 100 trucking companies- notably JB Hunt, Fox transport, U.S. express and many owner operators Truck companies

-Improved efficiency by integrating majority loads covered by carriers who had 10 trucks or more

-Decreased Problem logs- by integrating “The daily click” checking on every load in transit and addressing situations immediately

-Managed Truck fleets approximately 40-50 Drivers. Fixed problems regarding payment, made sure drivers had work, confirmed pick-up and deliveries and making sure BOL and POD were received in a timely manner.

EDUCATION

Spring 2002- winter 2006

California State Polytechnic University Pomona

Bachelor of Arts. Psychology

Bachelor of Arts. Sociology emphasis criminology

Cal Poly Pomona GPA: 3.14

Degree conferred: March 17, 2006

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