Operations/Transportation Manager

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Ernie Wall, Jr.

***** ******* *****, *******, ***** 77429; 832-***-****; *****.****@***.***

Highly motivated self-starter that will meet all project deadlines and requirements while performing multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment. Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to quickly develop positive relationships with clients, company executives, and staff members.

Experience Summary

 20 years Excellent Client/Vendor/Employer Relations

 18 years Transportation/Operations Management

 15 years Distribution Management

 15 years Shipping / Receiving, Storage & Warehouse Management & (WMS)

 12 years Freight Negotiation

 12 years FTL / LTL experience

 9 years Inventory Control

 7 years Purchasing

 7 years Dock Management

 Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Deacom, ESC Dispatch/Delivery System

Work Experience:

Scholl Forest Ind. Houston, Texas (February 2004 – August 2008); Transportation/Shipping Manager

 Manage -56 contingent and permanent workers

 Manage-25 to 30 Drivers on a daily basis

 Manage client and vendor relationships including risk management, priority fulfillment, inventory balancing, customer service and contract terms/negotiations

 Oversee Logistics/Distribution/ Warehouse operations of Building Materials

Mark VII/TBI Delivery. Houston, Texas (November 1998 – December 2003); Operations/Warehouse Manager

 Oversee all OTR (FTL / LTL) brokerage operations

 Rate negotiation

 Create specific lane rates (i.e. Compaq, Stewart & Stevenson & Igloo corp.)

 Outside sales Management

 Managed office personnel of eight employees

 Managed daily warehouse operations including 10 warehouse personel

Morgan Southern Transportation, Nationsway & Southeastern Transport. Houston, Texas (Nov. 1994 – Nov. 1998); Terminal / Operations Manager, OTR / Intermodal

 Managed fleet of 40 company owned trucks and 25 owner/operators

 Dock Supervision (Cross-Dock System)

 Supervised Inter-modal department

 Rate negotiation

 Payroll

 Purchasing

Sullivan Transfer and Storage Company, Houston, Texas (Jan. 1993 – Nov. 1994); Warehouse/Distribution Manager

 Supervised crews of 15 to 40 people

 Labor Schedules, time cards

 Budget analysis and cost tracking

 Knowledge of DOT Regulations

 Knowledge of Teamster contracts (Local 988)

 UPS computer trainer and operator

 In charge of all building and grounds security and maintenance

 In charge of all convention and storage freight

 Shipping and Receiving supervision

Cahokia Flour Co., Houston, Texas (Nov. 1991 - Dec. 1992); Operations/Transportation Manager

 Delivery schedules

 Budget analysis and cost tracking

 Office and warehouse payrolls

 Knowledge of DOT Regulations

 Purchased all warehouse equipment and materials

 Maintained all company vehicles

 Accident reporting, investigating and litigation preparation

Bavarian Wholesale Grocery, Sparks, Nevada (Sept. 1987 - Sept. 1991); Assistant DC Supervisor

 Certified in forklift operation and company trainer

 Supervised crew of 15 employees in all departments of the warehouse including Meat, Frozen, Dry, Deli, Produce, Receiving, Shipping in a Distribution Center

 Completed weekly and quarterly inventory reports

Senior Warehouseman

 Order Fulfillment/ Receiving

Education

2003-2004 Cy-Fair College, Houston, Texas

3.0 GPA, Business Major

1983-1984 Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas

Baseball Scholarship

1982-1983 Hill Junior College, Hillsboro, Texas

Baseball scholarship

1978-1982 Cy-Fair High School, Cypress, Texas

Graduate, President - Agriculture Chapter, President - Parliamentary Procedure Group, Varsity Baseball, Fellowship of Christian Athletes

References Furnished Upon Request

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