WM. SCOTT RAY

***** * **** *******, *******, KS *6226 · 913-***-****

ady5r0@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

JANUARY 2023 – JULY 2023

REGIONAL HUB PLANNER, YELLOW

Prior to Yellow company failure and layoffs of all 30,000+ nonunion employees, I was responsible for working with terminal managers and DC Managers to develop daily load plans for the movement of Yellow’s daily shipments across the network to reduce transfer of shipments and improve service to customers. Reviewing live shipment data in several technology applications and optimizing the static load plan to reduce transfers, match driver and trailer resources and meet service requirements. Looking for direct point-to-point load opportunities and directing drivers to destinate distribution loads. Guaranteeing daily load plan is met to compliance standards, ensuring direct lead load percentages and on-time service goals were met. Developing load plans ensuring departure time compliance targets are met. Coordinating with Velocity DC manager to set dock doors for optimal load and dock plan. Generating and reviewing metrics such as KPI reports to meet load plan objectives. Reviewing freight flow patterns and implementing actions necessary to minimize empty or partially loaded miles. Maintaining knowledge of intermodal and purchase transportation departure and availability times. Participating in daily meetings to communicate issues and deviations to the plan along with courses of corrective action.

FEBRUARY 2022 – JANUARY 2023

MARKET DISPATCHER, BEACON BUILDING PRODUCTS

Responsible for all delivery routes by managing and dispatching appropriate staff. Reliable communication link between sales team and customer. Scheduling of all daily deliveries, manage truck loads with DOT regulations, uphold safety standards and procedures to staff, efficiently and effectively plan delivery routes. Ability to multitask. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Customer relations, time management, knowledge of DOT requirements, knowledge of product lines and solid computer skills.

SEPTEMBER 2021 – FEBRUARY 2022

DISPATCHER II, Johnson Controls

Coordinate, schedule, and dispatch technicians to various high-profile clients. Serve as liaison between technicians and upper-level management. Conduct frequent client communications. Support field technicians while ensuring daily tasks and workloads are being met in compliance with service objectives. Accountable for establishing strong professional relationships with Service Technicians, Installers, Inspectors, Sub Contractors and Service Team Managers to ensure robust service delivery for our customers. Apply established relationship to partner with the field personnel to deliver the company vision, mission and values. Create, modify and direct technicians service schedules to ensure optimal productivity and customer commitments are met. Coordinates Third Party Vendor Meets. Accurately and quickly utilize computer-based systems as necessary.

NOVEMBER 1998 – SEPTEMBER 2021

ATDA DISPATCHER, RETIRED, Kansas City southern railroad

Direct and coordinate railroad traffic, issue permits and authorities, monitor all rail movements and maintain computerized records of all activities. Know assigned territory and keep informed of changes in the physical characteristics or changes in train orders and schedules. Maintain familiarity with scheduled runs, destinations, times of arrivals and departures. Communicate with personnel on weather or any environmental conditions affecting train movement, as well as reroute, stop or change speed of trains. Monitor computerized train control panels that indicate location of train by lights. Operate controls to activate track switches and traffic signals. Apply and remove blocking devices remotely. Report alleged violations of operating rules and any irregularity relating to the movement of trains. Plan in advance for smooth and effective movement of priority trains, trains containing hazardous material or restricted shipments and meets/passes to avoid unnecessary delays. Coordinate track usage with Engineering Department personnel.

JANUARY 1996 – NOVEMBER 1998

DRIVER, halliburton Energy

Drove fracking and coil tubing units to oilfield sites and operated trucks while drilling.

JUNE 1994 – JANUARY 1996

DIRECTOR OF SURVEILLANCE, horseshoe casino

Monitored the security video system, observed the movements and activities of employees and patrons; protected the assets of the establishment.

EDUCATION

MAY 1982

B.S. INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY, Northwestern State University

Degreed in Industrial Technology with a minor in drafting. Member of the Division IAA Northwestern State University Football Team.

SKILLS

Demonstrates superior personal and analytical skills.

Exhibits a strong aptitude for utilizing information systems and thrives in a fast-paced, pressure-filled work environment with changing priorities.

Has the ability to speak clearly, read and understand operating and safety rules, exercise superior judgment, analyze problems and develop corrective action.

Displays the ability to multitask.

MEMBERSHIPS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Member in good standing, American Train Dispatchers Organization

GCOR certified

MCS Certified

TMDS Certified

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Ms. C. Chalayne Sayes, CEO MBC & Associates, Nashville, TN 615-***-****

Mr. Jerry L. Sanders, President and Owner Creditplus, Inc., Shreveport, LA 318-***-****

Mr. Jake Thies, Piping Coordinator Black & Veatch Engineering, Mobile, AL 913-***-****

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