Transportation / Logistics Manager

DON PRESLEY

*** ****** **** ***** • Lewisville, TX 75067 • 469-***-**** • **********@*****.***

TRANSPORTATION / LOGISTICS MANAGER

Regional Distribution Management / Process Improvements / Project Management / Logistics / Hazmat /

Vendor Relations / Audits / Remediation / Investigations / Negotiation / OSHA / Safety Multi-Site

Led and directed transportation and logistics in 17 locations within transportation, distribution, and warehousing, environments for Georgia-Pacific and Unisource. Ensured compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Reduced costs while maintaining customer satisfaction and employee safety. Skilled at developing, implementing, executing, and measuring replicable processes that achieve sustained results.

• Streamlined operations and improved efficiencies, saving Unisource $7M annually

• Revamped policies and procedures, reducing out-of-service rates for vehicles by 23%, drivers by 10.9%, and Hazmat by 18%

• Reduced third party freight costs, saving $1.3M in first year

• Evaluated and replaced material handling equipment, saving $700K annually

Key Skills: Strong leader and problem solver. Innovative and creative mentor, team builder, and coach. Intuitive decision-maker with excellent written and verbal skills. Builds strong business relationships and possesses high intellectual horsepower. Resourceful with high business acumen. Handles multiple projects simultaneously.

Certificates: Certified Transportation Professional, National Private Truck Council. Certified Director of Safety and Certified Driver Trainer, North American Transportation Management Institute. OSHA Certified, State of Georgia.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Streamlined operations and improved efficiencies, saving Unisource $7M annually. Promoted to manage region with excessive equipment and high operating costs. Evaluated situation and devised plan. Reduced number of distribution centers and drivers without sacrificing customer service. Optimized routing efficiency and reduced number of unused vehicles. Saved $3M in wages, $2.5M in annual facility costs, and $1.5M miscellaneous costs.

Revamped policies and procedures, reducing out-of-service rates for vehicles by 23%, drivers by 10.9%, and Hazmat by 18%. Roadside inspection out-of-service rates were sky high for vehicles, drivers, and HazMat. Evaluated situation and identified areas of improvement. Performed spot checks with HazMat, ensuring proper documentation. Trained managers to hold drivers accountable. Achieved world-class results.

Reduced third party freight costs, saving $1.3M in first year. Promoted to region where third party freight costs were at all time high and continued to rise. Researched 28 carriers and created cost analysis per shipment. Identified lowest cost vendor and reduced carriers to eight. Decreased freight costs and produced $800K savings over next two years.

Evaluated and replaced material handling equipment, saving $700K annually. Material handling equipment (MHE) was old and had been neglected. Conducted MHE audits to determine what equipment to keep or repair. Reviewed and researched maintenance records and new equipment. Reduced amount of regional equipment. Generated significant regional savings.

CAREER HISTORY

Senior Transportation Process Analyst, XATA Corporation. Hired in 2007. A $15M transportation company. Established best industry practices. Handled daily operations, maintenance, fuel efficiency, labor costs, and safety.

Promoted to positions of increasing responsibility with Georgia-Pacific and Unisource Worldwide, 1995 to 2007

Area Safety Manager. Oversaw safety for 47 locations. Taught H&S standards, OSHA, and DOT regulations. Managed $2M budget.

Regional Transportation Manager. Monitored all aspects of transportation including distribution, equipment, and third party freight. Ensured OSHA compliance and handled incident and investigations. Managed staff of 300 and $23M budget.

DOT Fleet Safety Supervisor, Georgia-Pacific Corporation. Established safety policies, procedures, and processes for 3000 truck fleet. Ensured DOT and OSHA compliance throughout US. Monitored DOT drug and alcohol testing and driver files. Managed staff of four.

Earlier: Facility DOT and OSHA Safety Coordinator/Freight Coordinator, Georgia-Pacific. Backhaul Coordinator, Leaseway Personnel Corporation. Operations Manager, Ayers Transportation.