Transportation Manager Resume Example Holland American Princess Alaska

TRANSPORTATION MANAGER

Professional Summary

Transportation Manager with 20-year of experience overseeing teams of drivers to meet efficiency and performance targets. Strong understanding of effective routing and transportation cost-savings measures. Deep knowledge of [Area of expertise] and DOT compliance requirements. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy with commitment to customer service and meeting deadlines. Driven leader with ability to motivate and develop employees.

Skills

Operations & Team Development
Fleet Management & Logistics
Driver Safety Programs
Accident / Incident Reports
Forecasting & Budgets
OSHA requirements knowledge

Commercial driving expertise
DOT Regulatory Compliance
Dispatching
Accounting & Payroll
Global logistics

Work History

Transportation Manager02/2014 to Current
Holland American - Princess Alaska – Anchorage, Alaska

Evaluated needs, new strategies, policy changes, trends and analytics including attrition rates, to prepare for Alaska's busy tourism season beginning every year in January and running until September
Sourced, interviewed and hired 120-new and returning seasonal drivers to meet company, state, and federal guidelines
Attained compliance with DOT regulations by maintaining driver qualifications files, permits, and equipment files
Seasonally hired and trained 7-Transportation Supervisors, 2-Administrative staff members
Led daily operations
Schedule all staff members
Ensured that drivers completed required safety training and attended quarterly driver safety meetings
Closely monitored operations and performed regular safety audits to ensure staff adhered to administrative policies and compliance regulations
Provided leadership and mentoring in carrier management, transportation analysis, and Motor-Coach processes improvements
Scheduled repair and preventive maintenance of vehicles and other equipment
Adhered to Federal Motor Carrier Safety and Hours of Service to ensure driver's safety
Collaborated with third-party vendors communicate Driver Expectations
Coordinated quarterly business reviews alongside senior management
Created and managed departmental budget of $[Amount].

Assistant Transportation Manager04/2004 to 01/2014
Holland America Line - Princess Alaska – Anchorage, Alaska

Closely monitored operations and performed regular safety audits to ensure staff adhered to administrative policies and compliance regulations
Implemented [Technique] to improve working conditions for all employees and fostered work environment that maximized employee morale and engagement
Executed [Type] and [Type] programs to bolster safety and create working environment maximizing employee involvement, morale, and engagement
Attained compliance with DOT regulations by maintaining driver qualifications files, permits, and equipment files
Trained new Motor-Coach Drivers
Ensured drivers compliance with all Safety and Department of Transportation, federal and state laws
Prepared daily dispatches for transportation and tour needs of guest with only 65 drivers and 60 motor coaches
Responsible for assisting embarkment and disembarkment of 2,200 passengers on Cruise Ships
Safely operated Motor-Coaches fully loaded with passengers across Alaska's rugged terrain
Proved informational and entertaining narratives for passengers based on Alaska's history and legends
Adhered to all Company, Federal and State Laws
Planned and established transportation routes, work schedules, and assignments
Ensured that drivers completed required safety training and attended quarterly driver safety meetings
Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors
Reported carrier-performance metrics and monthly costs reports to executive team.

FINANCIAL BUSINESS ANALYST12/2009 to 09/2010
Carter Financial Group – Anchorage, Alaska

Administered accounts payable, conducted general ledger and bank reconciliations and prepared monthly sales and used tax returns
Performed complex financial and budget analysis to determine budget requirements, improve internal controls and justify requested funding from [Number] departments while managing $[Number] annual budget and supervising [Number] accounts payable clerks
Analyzed financial information related to payroll, capital projects, operating expenses, professional service contracts and office supplies and equipment to examine budget needs
Monitored and analyzed financial, statistical and operational data trends
Help clients meet their accounting and financial goals and needs through providing daily accounting functions by entering accounts receivable, accounts payable, processing payroll, create budgets and control spending
Prepare monthly financial statements; analyze budgets and compare to actual monthly numbers to help clients reach their financial goals
Identified budget variances and recommended corrective actions, avoiding overruns and maintaining positive cash position

Education

Associate of Applied Science: AccountingUniversity of Alaska Anchorage- Anchorage, AK

Certifications

Class B CDL Truck Driver

Air-brakes Endorsement

Passenger Endorsement

DOT Medical Card

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Holland American - Princess Alaska
Holland America Line - Princess Alaska
Carter Financial Group

School Attended

University of Alaska Anchorage

Job Titles Held:

Transportation Manager
Assistant Transportation Manager
FINANCIAL BUSINESS ANALYST

Degrees

Associate of Applied Science : Accounting

Transportation Manager Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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