U. Elliott Buchanan
General Management
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Highly capable and accomplished professional with 20+ years of experience in Operational Management. Accustomed to working with multiple entities to achieve business goals for efficiency, cost containment and contract integrity. Works quickly and maintains focus while providing top-notch customer service. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Excellent interpersonal, phone and digital communication skills.
Experience
E Buchanan, LLC.
Self Employed
March 2020 – Present
•Conducted successful loan signings, ensured documents were completed accurately and returned promptly to avoid funding delays.
•Maintained compliance with state notary laws and lender requirements.
•Built relationships with title companies, signing services, and local escrow officers.
•Provided mobile notary services, traveling to clients’ homes, workplaces, and public venues.
Terminal Owner
ARL Logistics – Miami, FL October September 2021 - May 2023
•Responsible for discovering potential clients and securing business
•Oversee rate negotiations, securing equipment, negotiating rates on various lanes throughout the country
•Build and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers and establish policies and procedures required for effective operations
•Review, research and analyze Accounts payable, Receivables, audits, financial statements and collections.
Director of Carrier Sales
Rite Way Logistics – Coral Springs, FL
February 2019 to September 2021
•Sourced carriers for all of our nationwide transportation needs
•Managed the day-to-day operations for all carriers and drivers
•Managed accounts receivable and payables for customers and carriers
•Managed calendars, driver logs and Elogs for daily shipments
General Manager- Refrigerated Division
Smith Transportation – Sunrise, FL
March 2005-Feburary 2019
•Increased sales from 8 to 22 million
•Managed and maintained refrigerated division and all assets
•Responsible for rate quoting, carrier sales, lane analysis, routing and tracing various modes of transportation via land, air and ocean both Domestic and International
•Managed payroll, insurance, budgets and accounting
Education
Bachelor of Science, College of Journalism and Communications
University of Florida – Gainesville, FL
May 2003