Experience

Freightquote

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Coordinator

  • Aug 2011 - Present

  • Conduct extensive business development functions, including a high volume of cold calls, up to 150 calls daily to generate qualified leads and expand clientele base. • Close sales by building rapport with potential customer; explaining service capabilities; preparing quotes and overcoming individual concerns for specific pricing. • Provide customers with rate quotes, assisted in booking customers shipment, verified trucking companies received proper paperwork, followed up to verify that shipments were picked up and delivered on time • Contacted. trucking companies as well as owner operator truckers to negotiate rates at the app to enable customers shipments to be picked up, verified that trucking companies where in compliance before dispatch, set final pickup and delivery appointments with carriers to meet customers’ expectations. • Act as a point of contact for the carriers and customers, proactively follow up with both parties to continue to build relationships. Discus and resolve any issues as they arrive.



The Home Depot

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Merchandise Execution Associate

  • Sep 2009 - Aug 2011

  Ensure set compliance with planogram Straighten, clean and merchandise product to planogram and ensure merchandise is presented in a visually appealing manner Maintain copy of most recent planogram inside upright beam adjacent to product set Perform pack down on low stock and out-of-stock products utilizing store lift equipment Build displays and maintain display material Maintain, order, and install Point Of Purchase material/signage Replace damaged or missing price labels Maintain aisle cleanliness and shop-ability so that merchandise is accessible and customers are able to move throughout the aisles easily Partner with store leadership to markdown all damaged or un-sellable merchandise Walk cross-merchandising locations and fill product as needed per Merchandising Execution Manager in accordance with Merchandising Action Planner (MAP) Execute one-off projects as required by store, district, and regional leadership Deliver training on various products to store associates as needed for projects: Describe features and benefits of product Explain steps needed to complete project and products needed Suggest related items/ services outside of department that customers may need Execute seasonal resets Utilize store systems to access key merchandising reports. Read, interpret, and execute action based on findings Partner with store representative to conduct inspections of returned and damaged items for Return to Vendor



Advanced Granulating Solutions, INC

• Savage, MN

• Sales and Logistics Supervisor

  • Apr 2008 - Oct 2008

  • Negotiated trucking service rates by conducting phone quotes. Routinely saved $4800 per month in freight costs. • Created a Material Receiving System by developing an excel format and training key personnel. Increased inventory control and improved Accounts Payable accuracy and efficiencies by 75%. • Acquired the company’s two largest suppliers. • Interviewed potential employees and coordinated employee training through communications with other managers. • Developed and fostered sound supplier relationships focused on total customer satisfaction.



Weyerhaeuser

• United States
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Jul 2005 - Apr 2008

  • Served as a liaison between the supplier and the plant to ensure a timely, accurate information flow. • Evaluated supplier’s needs and offered recommendations to fulfill those needs while striving to generate and maintain overall profits, and achieve unit objectives and business goals.Implemented new computer based Supplier information program used in daily communication with dispatchers. • Ensured that all material receipts were appropriately and accurately applied to customer accounts in a timely manner so receivables and payables between companies are accurate. • Reorganized Accounts Payable filing system which established maintenance records and allowed managers to be aware of any billing information. • Reorganized filing systems to save time in researching accounts payable and receivables inquiries. • Updated all facility maintenance records online thus allowing management easy access to vital information.