DAN NELSON

Overland Park, KS 316-***-**** adu8xj@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

High-energy logistics management professional offers proven skills in strengthening operational procedures, enhancing team productivity and streamlining processes. Adaptable in changing environments with strategic decision-making skills. Performance-oriented and hardworking to create approaches to boost long-term business success.

Skills

Procedural Optimization

Team Leadership Expertise

Business Operations Knowledge

Google Drive

Strategic Planning Skill

Employee Discipline

Training Initiatives

Corrective Actions

Workload Planning

Staff Management

Training and Development

Operational Standards

Work History

Associate General Manager 08/2021 to Current

Carvana – San Antonio, TX

Set schedules with clear understanding of coverage needs and employee abilities.

Mentored and motivated team members to achieve challenging business goals.

Delegated tasks to team members in order to maintain transportation and warehouse productivity.

Taught staff strategies for completing work and smoothly carrying out senior management directives.

Cultivated performance-based culture based on individual accountability, goal attainment and team achievement.

Motivated, trained and disciplined employees to maximize performance.

Driver Lead 10/2017 to 08/2021

Carvana – Kansas City, KS

Coordinated with drivers to organize timely pickup and delivery.

Addressed driver communications and provided required data to drivers.

Developed and maintained long-term, positive relationships with assigned drivers to enhance morale and productivity.

Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.

Counseled drivers on violations of company policy or service standards to improve performance.

Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced work environment.

Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Driver 04/2017 to 10/2017

HD Supply – North Kansas City, MO.

Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.

Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.

Obtained customer signatures to complete and process paperwork.

Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location.

Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.

Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.

Lead Truck Driver 03/2008 to 04/2017

The Coleman Company – Gardner, KS

Responsible for staging doors for shipping and receiving.

Dropped and hooked trailers and changed the configuration of equipment.

Responsible for maintaining inventory and maintenance records for all equipment on the lot.

Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.

Create spreadsheets with updated data on yard movement and equipment at the facility

Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.

Truck Driver 05/2000 to 03/2008

M Bruenger – Wichita, KS

Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.

Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.

Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.

Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.

Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.

Maintained current Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.

Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.

Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.

Education

Commercial Driver License 1993

Liberal Area Vocational Technical School - Dodge City, KS

Certifications

CDL Class A License - 1993

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