Chet Barrows
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Tony Maher
Chet's attention to detail and knowledge of the transportation industry enabled KIK to implement a web based TMS and load tendering system seamlessly. This system helped generate over $1MM in freight savings and operational efficiency gains in the first year of operation.
Stacey Gorka
Chet is an excellent manager and colleague. He was my boss at KIK for 3 years. He is extremely easy to work for and is constantly looking for ways to help you grow in your career. You can go to Chet with any issues or concerns and Chet will always find a way to help you through the problem. He is intelligent, a hard worker, and I learned a great deal from Chet. He has been a key part of helping me get to where I am today.
Tony Maher
Chet's attention to detail and knowledge of the transportation industry enabled KIK to implement a web based TMS and load tendering system seamlessly. This system helped generate over $1MM in freight savings and operational efficiency gains in the first year of operation.
Stacey Gorka
Chet is an excellent manager and colleague. He was my boss at KIK for 3 years. He is extremely easy to work for and is constantly looking for ways to help you grow in your career. You can go to Chet with any issues or concerns and Chet will always find a way to help you through the problem. He is intelligent, a hard worker, and I learned a great deal from Chet. He has been a key part of helping me get to where I am today.
Tony Maher
Chet's attention to detail and knowledge of the transportation industry enabled KIK to implement a web based TMS and load tendering system seamlessly. This system helped generate over $1MM in freight savings and operational efficiency gains in the first year of operation.
Stacey Gorka
Chet is an excellent manager and colleague. He was my boss at KIK for 3 years. He is extremely easy to work for and is constantly looking for ways to help you grow in your career. You can go to Chet with any issues or concerns and Chet will always find a way to help you through the problem. He is intelligent, a hard worker, and I learned a great deal from Chet. He has been a key part of helping me get to where I am today.
Tony Maher
Chet's attention to detail and knowledge of the transportation industry enabled KIK to implement a web based TMS and load tendering system seamlessly. This system helped generate over $1MM in freight savings and operational efficiency gains in the first year of operation.
Stacey Gorka
Chet is an excellent manager and colleague. He was my boss at KIK for 3 years. He is extremely easy to work for and is constantly looking for ways to help you grow in your career. You can go to Chet with any issues or concerns and Chet will always find a way to help you through the problem. He is intelligent, a hard worker, and I learned a great deal from Chet. He has been a key part of helping me get to where I am today.
Experience
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Red Technologies
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Client Engagement
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Kuebix | By FreightWise
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Executive, Southeast
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Apr 2020 - Feb 2022
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Implementation Project Manager
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Jan 2019 - Mar 2020
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Christie Lites
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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100 - 200 Employee
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VP Transportation
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Dec 2016 - Jan 2019
Oversee 9 person team supporting US and Canada LTL, TL, Expedited, and Air Oversee 9 person team supporting US and Canada LTL, TL, Expedited, and Air
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LeanLogistics
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Orlando, FL
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Logistics Account Manager
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Jul 2012 - Dec 2016
Oversee 13 person team for daily operations and strategic planning of a multi-mode $80MM transportation spend. Responsible for sourcing, personnel, service, financial performance, reporting, and TMS utilization. Oversee 13 person team for daily operations and strategic planning of a multi-mode $80MM transportation spend. Responsible for sourcing, personnel, service, financial performance, reporting, and TMS utilization.
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TJ Stidham
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Plant City, FL
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Director of Operations
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May 2011 - Jul 2012
Turn around situation to ready company for sale Oversee daily operations, strategic planning, and P/L of a 30 truck asset based carrier. Sourced and implemented a SaaS ERP within first 60 days. Grew sales profitably 25% by adding business that complimented the network and reduced empty miles. Consultative selling technique focused on solving problems first. Turn around situation to ready company for sale Oversee daily operations, strategic planning, and P/L of a 30 truck asset based carrier. Sourced and implemented a SaaS ERP within first 60 days. Grew sales profitably 25% by adding business that complimented the network and reduced empty miles. Consultative selling technique focused on solving problems first.
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KIK Consumer Products
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Transportation
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Jan 2005 - Apr 2011
• Direct inbound and outbound transport of equipment, raw materials, and finished goods via truck, rail, ocean, air, expedited; $15MM annually and 50K movements. • Responsible for all carrier and 3PL selections, relations, contract negotiations, budgets and planning • Ownership of US & Canadian customs brokerage and compliance, C-TPAT, DOT • Persistently lobbied, funded, sourced, and integrated a world class TMS • Supply Chain skills are diverse from experience in… Show more • Direct inbound and outbound transport of equipment, raw materials, and finished goods via truck, rail, ocean, air, expedited; $15MM annually and 50K movements. • Responsible for all carrier and 3PL selections, relations, contract negotiations, budgets and planning • Ownership of US & Canadian customs brokerage and compliance, C-TPAT, DOT • Persistently lobbied, funded, sourced, and integrated a world class TMS • Supply Chain skills are diverse from experience in manufacturing, distribution, and sales • Skilled at removing obstacles, focusing attention, and solving the core problem Show less • Direct inbound and outbound transport of equipment, raw materials, and finished goods via truck, rail, ocean, air, expedited; $15MM annually and 50K movements. • Responsible for all carrier and 3PL selections, relations, contract negotiations, budgets and planning • Ownership of US & Canadian customs brokerage and compliance, C-TPAT, DOT • Persistently lobbied, funded, sourced, and integrated a world class TMS • Supply Chain skills are diverse from experience in… Show more • Direct inbound and outbound transport of equipment, raw materials, and finished goods via truck, rail, ocean, air, expedited; $15MM annually and 50K movements. • Responsible for all carrier and 3PL selections, relations, contract negotiations, budgets and planning • Ownership of US & Canadian customs brokerage and compliance, C-TPAT, DOT • Persistently lobbied, funded, sourced, and integrated a world class TMS • Supply Chain skills are diverse from experience in manufacturing, distribution, and sales • Skilled at removing obstacles, focusing attention, and solving the core problem Show less
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Business Development
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Jan 2002 - Sep 2004
• General responsibilities included: Create persuasive verbal or written introductions, technical engineering, prepare labor forecast for employees and subcontractors, project pricing, proposal writing, contract creation with vendors and customers, project management oversight, supplier partnering, and closing sales. • Exceeded sales and margin goals each year. $900,000 in revenue in 2002, $1,200,000 in 2003, over $7,000,000 in 2004 • General responsibilities included: Create persuasive verbal or written introductions, technical engineering, prepare labor forecast for employees and subcontractors, project pricing, proposal writing, contract creation with vendors and customers, project management oversight, supplier partnering, and closing sales. • Exceeded sales and margin goals each year. $900,000 in revenue in 2002, $1,200,000 in 2003, over $7,000,000 in 2004
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Kellogg Company
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Transportation Manager
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Nov 1998 - Jun 2001
• Bottom line accountability for most of the center’s $3.7 million operating budget. • Beat budgeted labor and maintenance targets for facility by 10% • Oversaw fleet, facilities, warehouse, and transportation operations • Same day delivery implementation contributed to our zone twice winning National Sales Zone of the Year on $50MM rev. • Reduced refusals 90% to 30 per 48,000 cases/wk, collaborating with 100 employees • Oversee 2 pick lines, shipping, receiving, and… Show more • Bottom line accountability for most of the center’s $3.7 million operating budget. • Beat budgeted labor and maintenance targets for facility by 10% • Oversaw fleet, facilities, warehouse, and transportation operations • Same day delivery implementation contributed to our zone twice winning National Sales Zone of the Year on $50MM rev. • Reduced refusals 90% to 30 per 48,000 cases/wk, collaborating with 100 employees • Oversee 2 pick lines, shipping, receiving, and assisted in inventory management for main facility and 2 cross dock facilities • Optimized routing for over 1,000 DSD locations to respond to customer requested smaller, more frequent deliveries. • Center’s Safety Leader: conducted meetings, materials handling training, upheld OSHA and DOT regulations. • Reduced grievances from 8-10 per year to 1 Show less • Bottom line accountability for most of the center’s $3.7 million operating budget. • Beat budgeted labor and maintenance targets for facility by 10% • Oversaw fleet, facilities, warehouse, and transportation operations • Same day delivery implementation contributed to our zone twice winning National Sales Zone of the Year on $50MM rev. • Reduced refusals 90% to 30 per 48,000 cases/wk, collaborating with 100 employees • Oversee 2 pick lines, shipping, receiving, and… Show more • Bottom line accountability for most of the center’s $3.7 million operating budget. • Beat budgeted labor and maintenance targets for facility by 10% • Oversaw fleet, facilities, warehouse, and transportation operations • Same day delivery implementation contributed to our zone twice winning National Sales Zone of the Year on $50MM rev. • Reduced refusals 90% to 30 per 48,000 cases/wk, collaborating with 100 employees • Oversee 2 pick lines, shipping, receiving, and assisted in inventory management for main facility and 2 cross dock facilities • Optimized routing for over 1,000 DSD locations to respond to customer requested smaller, more frequent deliveries. • Center’s Safety Leader: conducted meetings, materials handling training, upheld OSHA and DOT regulations. • Reduced grievances from 8-10 per year to 1 Show less
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Education
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Strayer University
MBA, Business -
Bryant University
BS, Finance