Logistics Lead with Safe Operations & Efficiency

WADE ALFORD IV

Email: ***********@*****.*** Phone: 980-***-**** Location: St. Louis, MO

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented logistics professional with extensive experience in transportation management and team leadership. Skilled in safe driving practices, route planning, and mechanical knowledge with strong communication abilities. Proven track record in production management and vendor relations. Dedicated to maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and accountability. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BROWN MANAGEMENT GROUP

Truck Driver/Dispatcher/Broker St. Louis, MO 2020 - 2025

• Operated 18-wheeler trucks making deliveries to major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Dollar General, Sam's Club, and logistics companies such as FedEx and UPS

• Trained and mentored 15+ new drivers, resulting in 95% retention rate and 30% reduction in safety incidents

• Maintained a 99.8% on-time delivery record across 5 years of service

• Optimized routes that reduced fuel consumption by 12% and decreased delivery times by 15%

• Served as broker for 200+ loads annually, generating an additional $175,000 in company revenue

• Managed dispatcher operations for fleet of 25 trucks, improving load efficiency by 22%

• Implemented maintenance schedule that extended average vehicle lifespan by 20% and reduced repair costs by 35%

• Maintained perfect safety record with zero at-fault accidents or DOT violations NIKE IHM

Production Lead II Weldon Springs, MO 2015 - 2020

• Led production teams of 25+ employees, increasing department output by 32% within first year

• Reduced production costs by 18% through strategic vendor negotiations and process optimization

• Maintained quality control metrics at 99.3%, exceeding company standard by 4.3%

• Implemented new workflow system that decreased production time by 25% and reduced waste by 40%

• Managed annual budget of $3.5M, coming in under budget by 7% for 3 consecutive years

• Improved cross-functional communication, resulting in 45% fewer project delays

• Led 3 major product launches that generated $12M in revenue during first quarter EDUCATION

High School Diploma 2013

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A

• Driver's License Class E

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Leadership: Team building, staff training, schedule management

• Transportation: Safe driving practices, route planning, DOT compliance

• Technical: Mechanical knowledge, vehicle maintenance

• Professional: Focus, accountability, discipline, organizational skills

• Communication: Client relations, cross-functional collaboration, vendor management

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