Bernard Thomas

*** ************ *** *** ***, Savannah, GA 31404

adts19@r.postjobfree.com

912-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Aggressive, forward-thinking, approachable logistics entrepreneur with immense success in logistics process management in Georgia. Also well versed in transportation knowledge of laws, procedures, and regulations with strong oral and written communication skills. Fair negotiator dedicated to providing clients with world class customer service. Operations-focused, methodical, goal-oriented shipping and expediting professional with great attention to detail and 10+ years of experience in negotiating on behalf of colleagues and clients. Advanced fork lift operating skills, proficient in manufacturing shipping tactics and protocols. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Owner/Operator, Recreate Transport, LLC. Savannah, GA Jan. 2022 – Present

Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights. Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored. Enter shipping information into a computer by hand or by a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods.

Advise clients on transportation and payment methods. Install straps, braces, and padding to loads to prevent shifting or damage during shipment. Arrange insurance coverage for goods.

Direct or participate in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight. Inspect and count items received and check them against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.

Maintain a supply of packing materials.

LDC Sugar Refinery. Port Wentworth, GA

Jan. 2019 – Dec. 2021

Manage crew of five employees while preparing products to be shipped from the factory. Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.

Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels. Operate or tend automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines. Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.

Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records. Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping. Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.

Supervise the work of logistics specialists, planners, or schedulers. EDUCATION

LDC Sugar Refinery Training Program, Port Wentworth, GA Certificate of Proficiency, Forklift Operator, May. 2019 Department of Technical & Adult Education, Columbus, Georgia GED, Jan. 2007

SKILLS

Leadership

Communication Skills

Shipping and Receiving Systems

Logistics Management