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TRUCK DISPATCHER
Summary

I believe my common sense has most defiantly given me the opportunity to be successful in nearly every work position I've had.

Knowledgeable Dispatcher and truck driver with many years of experience. Adept at checking on personnel I was supervising and solving concerns with self-directed and flexible approach. Great team management and complex problem-solving skills. Resourceful multitasking with proven skills in scheduling as well as optimizing routes and prioritizing calls.

Dependable Dispatcher highly effective at maintaining tight delivery schedules and keeping customers satisfied. Enthusiastic about driving improvements to business operations. Offering over 20 years' of experience.

Dedicated to lead with good team management and complex problem-solving skills.

Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.

Motivated to apply abilities to enhance operations. Eager to learn new skills and advance knowledge with hands-on experience.

Skills
  • Monitoring field personnel
  • Customer relationship management
  • Delivery procedures
  • Adjusting routes
  • Database maintenance
  • Improving operations
  • Delegating work
  • Product Pick
  • Team Building
  • Customer Service
  • Entry Management
  • Stock Rotation
  • Organization
  • Forklift Operation
  • Team Management
  • Communications
  • Invoice Generation
  • Equipment Operation
  • Supervision
  • Budgets
  • Safety Inspections
  • Business Operations
  • Bills of Lading
  • Inventory Management
Experience
Truck Dispatcher|Self - S. Ogden, UT|03/2013 - 12/2015
  • Supervised driver dispatching, route planning and vehicle tracking for one driver.
  • Alerted my driver of road and weather hazards in real time to accomplish all driving days without driver accidents.
  • Reviewed all routes and daily traffic and weather conditions and adjusted plans to meet daily requirements.
  • Reported delays, or other traffic and transportation situations to brokers, load pickup customers and receiver customers.
  • Maintained daily contact with driver in and all completed deliveries or delays.
  • Utilized Quick Books software to compile data gathered from various sources.
  • Improved operations by working with driver and customers to find workable solutions.
Welder/Supervisor|Lifetime Products Inc. - Clearfield, UT|06/2011 - 11/2012
  • Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding specifications and type.
  • Inspected and repaired components to implement corrective action.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components.
  • Followed all safety guidelines, including proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings prior to weld applications for precision and waste reduction.
  • Supervised approximately 10 employees. Conducted meetings with employees to recognize work done well, work not done so well and to improve communication with employees and to increase production, quality and safety.
Truck Driver|Self - Plattsburgh, NY|07/1986 - 08/2010
  • Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
  • Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
  • From time to time wrote receipts for loads picked up and collected payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
  • Operated pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods across the United States and Canada.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT record keeping demands.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
  • Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.
  • Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
  • Ensured timely delivery by conducting pre-inspections and ensuring truck was maintained for reliable, safe operation.
  • Conducted preventative maintenance, checking gages, readings and fluid changes while executing truck cleans and completing advanced mechanical repairs.
Education and Training
Saint Clemens Catholic School||Queens, NY|06/1968High School Diploma
Hobbies

Boating, fishing, primitive camping and hiking with friends and family. Playing sports with my children , such as basketball, football, baseball and target practicing with fire arms as well as bow and arrow. Enjoy spending quality time with family whenever I can.

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Self
  • Lifetime Products Inc.

School Attended

  • Saint Clemens Catholic School

Job Titles Held:

  • Truck Dispatcher
  • Welder/Supervisor
  • Truck Driver

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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