Logistics, Procurement, Purchasing

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JULIE ANNE ARCHER

Warfield, VA 23889

434-***-**** ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Remote Freight Dispatcher and Logistics Specialist with 30+ years of experience in freight coordination, fleet dispatching, procurement, carrier relations, and sales. Skilled in load- board sourcing, route planning, freight-rate negotiation, shipment tracking, and coordinating time-sensitive deliveries. Familiar with DOT/FMCSA requirements, Hours of Service (HOS), ELDs, rate confirmations, and shipping documentation. Experienced in independent 1099 operations, remote work, customer service, and process improvement. Work Preference: Remote / 1099

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Owner, Independent Logistics & Agricultural Operations Archer Vector Logistics, Warfield, VA July 2017–Present Oversee freight transport and logistics coordination for heavy machinery, industrial equipment, and agricultural commodities across multiple states. Coordinate route planning, load securement, delivery timing, and communication to support reliable service and minimize disruptions. Provide independent 1099 consulting in logistics operations, transportation contract renegotiation, and administrative process improvement. Procurement & Freight Logistics Specialist

Major Manufacturing Corporation, Vancouver, BC 2002–2014 Managed freight and supply-chain activities from raw-material sourcing through final delivery, coordinating vendors, carriers, brokers, and receiving facilities. Negotiated vendor agreements and freight arrangements, contributing to reported structural and operational savings of 20%–35%.

Supported purchasing and logistics operations for mid-sized organizations as a point

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of contact for carriers and brokers.

Worked with competitive spot markets and contract terms to help manage freight- rate volatility and improve shipping efficiency.

Developed warehouse and shipping procedures, including just-in-time (JIT) practices, to reduce carrying costs and support production continuity. Sales Manager

Danka Business Solutions, Williams Lake, BC 1998–2002 Developed new business through cold calling and retained existing clients by identifying opportunities for equipment upgrades.

Managed sales from pricing and purchasing arrangements through financing, paperwork, and client-record maintenance for businesses of varied sizes. Used Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, for sales administration, reporting, and client communication. Coordinated service personnel, followed up on equipment issues, and managed inventory to support reliable service and customer satisfaction. Maintained corporate and client records and consistently ranked among the top 100 salespeople in North America.

Delivered above-average gross sales and net-profit performance. Night Logistics & Fleet Dispatcher

Lignum Ltd, Williams Lake, BC 1996–1997

Managed real-time dispatching, routing, and communications for a fleet of 26 commercial trucks during time-sensitive night and transition shifts. Monitored driver compliance and transit schedules, with attention to FMCSA safety guidance, Hours of Service (HOS), and delivery timelines. Coordinated with freight brokers, carriers, and receiving facilities to resolve delays, clear transit issues, and verify rate confirmations. Helped maintain a 98%+ on-time delivery metric by adjusting routes and responding quickly to delivery-window issues.

EDUCATION

BBA

CORE SKILLS & TECHNOLOGY

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Freight Dispatching & Routing

Fleet Coordination

Load Board Optimization: DAT, Truckstop, 123Loadboard Freight Rate Negotiation

Spot Market Sourcing

Route Optimization

Carrier & Broker Relations

DOT/FMCSA Regulations

Hours of Service (HOS)

Electronic Logging Devices (ELD)

Rate Confirmations

Bills of Lading (BOL)

Shipment Tracking

Flatbed, Dry Van & Hot Shot Operations

Procurement & Purchasing

ERP Systems

CRM Tools

EDI Software

Microsoft Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint

Google Sheets

Customer Communication

Vendor Relationships

Contract Renegotiation

Cost Reduction

Recordkeeping

Remote 1099 Operations

Team Leadership

Issue Resolution

LANGUAGES

English

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Certified Professional Purchaser

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