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Logistics Coordinator Truck Driver

Location:
Houston, TX
Posted:
January 22, 2023

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Resume:

La’Kel D. Bass

314-***-****

***********@*****.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

With nearly a decade of experience in logistics and contracting with a specialization in construction and project management, I aspire to be a leader in a growing organization and contribute towards building strong and performing teams that ensure sustenance in delivery and the success of the organization. I handle everything from basic procurement to inventory and warehouse management and customer service. I am versed in vendor and supplier management; in acquiring good quality products; and in supporting companies in meeting their objectives. My expertise lies in negotiating prices and contracts, ensuring profitability for the organization, and understanding the overall business process and forecasting demand, ensuring the timely delivery of different materials. I have good working knowledge of computers and enterprise resource planning packages like SAP. I am looking forward to an opportunity where I can continue to grow, mentor, and train teams to efficiently meet the expectations of the organization.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Data Analysis

Negotiation

Cost Management

Financial Acumen

Procurement Policies

Purchase Orders

Shipping and receiving

Sales & Marketing

Project Management

Risk Management

Invoicing

QuickBooks/Bookkeeping

Procurement Management Tools Software

Sourcing

Strong math and analytical skills

Strong interpersonal skills

EDUCATION

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Bachelor of Arts degree in Multidisciplinary Studies December 2017

Relevant Coursework

Communication – Business & Professional Speech & Professional Development

Kinesiology – Anatomy & Management Theory

Sociology – American Identities & Self and Society

Roadmaster Driver School December 2020

Commercial Driving License Class A

Relevant Coursework

General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles

Hours of service & Trip Planning

Pre-Trip Inspection

Backing & Skills

Road Driving Test

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

(Security Manager)

Heavy Duty Protection -Texas January 2018 to Present

Employ de-escalation strategies during conflicts

Actively address, assess and resolve customer needs

Establish and maintain productive trust relationships with peers and customers

Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company assets, employees, quests, or others on company property.

Supervise subordinate security professionals, performing activities such as hiring, training

assigning work, evaluating performance, or disciplining.

Analyze and evaluate operations to identify risks or opportunities for Improvement.

Collect and analyze security data to determine security needs, security program goals.

Compliance with security policies and regulations.

Identify, Investigate, or resolve security breaches.

(Truck Driver/Logistics)

Samkay trucking - Houston, TX July 2021 to May 2022

Assist in loading and unloading items from delivery trucks

Pick orders from storage areas and verify the accuracy of order from order sheets

Prepare pallets for handling objects appropriately

Perform minor troubleshooting activities when needed

Negotiate rates and commercial terms with new vendors and work with the legal, finance and stakeholders for timely executions of contracts

Count quantity of items asked for by the customer and ensure that any broken things are isolated and reported to the supervisor immediately

Transport items to the delivery pallets safely and urgently

(Truck Driver/Logistics)

Schneider National - Converse, TX January 2021 to July 2021

Assist in loading and unloading items from delivery trucks

Pick orders from storage areas and verify the accuracy of order from order sheets

Prepare pallets for handling objects appropriately

Perform troubleshooting activities

Count quantity of items asked for by the customer and ensure that any broken things are isolated and reported to the supervisor immediately

Transport items to the delivery pallets safely and urgently

(Logistics Coordinator)

Amazon – San Antonio, TX June 2019 to October 2020

Responsible for drafting of templated documents such as NDA, Term

Letters, Amendments, TSLA and Ad/hoc documents as volume entails

Develop Category Plans and implement Category Management Strategies including approaches to supplier search and selection, on-going assessment and RFI/RFP/RFQ activity

Coaching & training internal stakeholders on procurement processes, advises on contract requirements, corporate polices and on procurement procedures

Support day to day procurement functions such as new vendor onboarding, renewing contracts, review and approve purchase requisitions, process contingent worker forms etc.

Resolve problems/tactical procurement issues such as queries related to Invoices, POs, eForms etc. within the relevant portfolio of projects

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST



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