Sales Manager

Chad Geertsema

**** ***** ***** **., *******, FL 33594

813-***-**** Home 813-***-**** Cell

E-Mail: **********@*****.***

Objective

Dedicated service oriented sales representative with extensive transportation experience seeking to secure a position in sales or operations management with a growth company offering advancement potential and employment security.

Summary

An accomplished and seasoned professional with a broad background in numerous aspects of Less-than-Truckload Operations. Over 19years experience with a major international freight carrier with facilities worldwide and a leader in the shipping industry. Successful in dock operations, supervision, dispatch, and sales duties. Energetic and enthusiastic personality that transcends into a strong work ethic with excellent ability to follow up.

Areas of expertise:

• Sales

• Strong operational skills

• Proven in all areas of Customer Relations

• Multi- tasking

• Implementation of Strategic Initiatives

• Extensive working knowledge of Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, and Polk County customer base

Experience

COAST TO COAST TRUCKING

Account Manager Oct.2009-present

Direct Account responsibility for west central Florida. Offering full range of Freight Services that include Less than Truckload, Truckload, International, and Air Freight. Emphasis on LTL solutions for large customer base.

UPS FREIGHT (previously Overnite Transportation Co.) 1990 to October 2009

UPS is the largest package delivery company, a leading provider of less-than truckload services, and a global leader in supply chain solutions.

Account Manager (Feb. 2007 – Oct. 2009)

Direct sales responsibility for multi-county territory in west central Florida. Improved volume from existing account base and gained business from new customers. Managed area with over 2,500 accounts. Awarded Account manager of the Quarter twice for Southeast Region. Top ten producer for technology initiatives and competition targeting campaigns. Pro-active with tailored specific shipping solutions.

Chad Geertsema

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Dispatch Supervisor (2006 – 2007)

Manage activities of approximately 40 drivers. Direct the planning and coordination of the local pick and delivery responsibilities for over 500 customers. Accountable for the time sensitive nature of the freight movements. Constant customer communication regarding shipments, including resolution of problems and issues. Instrumental in supporting the successful implementation of the comprehensive wireless Diads technology project. Strive for improvements in driver morale, productivity, and overall teamwork. Work with local sales representatives to improve customer satisfaction and attended several sales calls with them.

Supervisor Outbound (1992 - 2006)

Directed the activities of 10 support staff and 6 line haul drivers. Responsible for supervising the unloading of local pick up trailers, sorting/segregating shipments, and reloading onto line haul trailers. Aggressive in increasing head loading, reweighs, and decreasing exceptions per delivery leading to reduced costs and improved productivity.

Dock Worker (1990 – 1992)

Part time to Full time

Education

Business Administration (AA)

Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, Florida

Professional Development

• Spin Selling

• Supervisory school

• Hazmat training

• OS & D school

• Handle it Right Training

• Diad Classes (Wireless technology)

• Dispatch reservation system school

• CPR Certification

Knowledgeable:

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Power Point

• Microsoft Word

• Teams

• Oracle

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