Manager Sales

Summary of Qualifications

I have ** plus years in the Logistics industry, I have worked all facets of transportation and logistics, from operating equipment, dispatching truck fleets to managing entire projects with 100 + employees. I have a thorough knowledge of federal and state regulations related to CSA and DOT transportation systems. I have been involved with customer sales and service in maintaining a good working relationship with both existing and new customers.

I have a:

• Proven ability to plan, organize, coordinate, prioritize, assign, problem solve and evaluate situations “on the fly”.

• Ability to maintain a variety of technical records and adapt records systems for computerization.

• Ability to make accurate computations and cost projections.

• Solid ability to communicate effectively, both orally, written and to prepare reports in a variety of complex technical natures.

• Exceptional ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, sub-contractors and the general public.

• Excellent work history and attendance record.

Professional Experience

2011-2012

Global Environmental Solutions South Portland, ME

Transportation & Logistics Manager

Duties were to manage all transportation needs including DOT regulations, scheduling with customers as well as customer relations with existing and potential new customers. I was responsible for all driver recruitment.

2009 – 2011

George R Roberts Co. Alfred, ME

Transportation Sales & Safety Manager

At George R Roberts Co. I managed the daily trucking needs of construction customers. I daily took orders and scheduled deliveries of construction products throughout New England.

I was responsible for the safety of the drivers and production facility, implementing safety procedures that met or exceeded OSHA and DOT standards. I was responsible for all driver recruitment and employment.

2005 - 2008

Pike Industries Inc. Fairfield, ME

Northern Trucking Manager

Management duties included managing all employee situations – from accidents to Safety Meetings; helping resolve differences to administering praise/discipline when due, as well as employee evaluations. Using fairness and sound ethics, I was able to bring to Pike a large fleet of 45 – 75 hired trucks. I was promoted to Northern Trucking Manager in May of 2007. In addition to the Hired fleets, I managed 28 Company drivers. On a daily basis I handled a mass of equipment moves as well as Aggregate/Asphalt sales supplying 4 asphalt plants and customers with over 1.5 million tons of aggregate. I was able to utilize not only Excel and other database utilities but also spear headed the implementation of GPS tracking software and devices to facilitate the daily regime.

1996 - 2005

Northeast Forest Products/Madison Lumber Skowhegan, Maine

Procurement Manager/Operations Manager

Managerial and contractual duties included maintaining current and finding new markets for forest products. Researching the New England area for prospective expansion yards. Managing satellite yards in four states, as well as the personnel in each location. Supervised 500 contractors / customers, and managed more than a dozen corporate contracts. My schedule fluctuated between the New England states and Canada on a daily/weekly basis. Strictly adhering to and meeting all weekly/monthly deadlines for Reports, Financials and Contracts was a priority.

Daily/Nightly dispatching truck brokers for pickup/deliveries – maintaining a working and friendly relationship between customers and Brokers was a priority to keep things running smoothly.

Computer skills

Microsoft Office Suite: Intermediate to Advanced in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet Explorer as well as IT tech. I have basic knowledge of MAS90 accounting software.

Licenses and training

Dale Carnegie supervisor’s courses, numerous computer courses (Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Maine class A (20 years).

Personal references available upon request

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