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Kurt R. Tellesch is a seasoned logistics and transportation professional with over 20 years of experience in managing operations, sales, and customer service. He has held various roles, including Terminal Manager at West Group Logistics, LLC, and Operations Supervisor at UPS and YRC Freight. Kurt has also worked as a Sales Manager at Dot-Line Transportation and a Senior Account Executive at EGL Eagle Global Logistics (M) Sdn. Bhd.

Experience

    • Terminal Manager
      • Dec 2018 - Feb 2021
      • Rancho Dominguez

    • Terminal Operations Manager
      • Nov 2015 - Dec 2018

      Responsible for managing the 32 person clerical staff, including hiring, training, coaching and performance management. Review and approval of all daily payroll and overtime. Oversee the recording and maintenance of all terminal employee information, such as personal and medical data, compensation, benefits, tax data, attendance, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations and separations/terminations of employment.Review and maintain all B.I.T. (Biennial Inspection of Terminal) files daily for the more than one hundred line haul and P&D drivers of the Fontana facility. Assist corporate Risk Management Team in implementing local internal audit while addressing all SOP's of invoice management, bill processing, OS&D improvements, claim reductions, facility maintenance and safety procedures.

    • Account Manager
      • Jan 2013 - Nov 2015

      Manage a three-city Southern California sales territory for less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, consistently meeting and exceeding ever-increasing monthly sales targets. Clients include major box retailers, among other companies, with freight spanning a variety of consumer goods.

  • YRC Freight
    • San Bernardino
    • Operations Supervisor
      • May 2011 - Jan 2013
      • San Bernardino

      Led 60+ employees in high-volume distribution center. Supervised, motivated, and trained staff in a union environment. -Contributed to revenue growth by leading team members to improve load factor for trailers.

    • Student
      • Nov 2009 - May 2011
      • Pasadena, California

      Student at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Pasadena, CaliforniaAssociate of Occupational Studies DegreeHigh Honors Student

  • Dot-Line Transportation
    • Greater Los Angeles Area
    • Sales Manager
      • Feb 2007 - Jul 2009
      • Greater Los Angeles Area

      Led team of company representatives and commission-based agents in account acquisition and account management with a focus on small to mid-sized businesses; and personally handled sales and customer service for select accounts and prospects. Reported directly to owner.

    • Senior Account Executive
      • Jul 2004 - Jun 2005
      • Greater Los Angeles Area

      Sold ocean container freight, domestic and international air freight, and LTL freight; generated 100% of own leads through prospecting and cold calling, and managed all phases of sales cycle.

  • YRC Worldwide, Inc.
    • Greater Los Angeles Area
    • Account Manager
      • Nov 1998 - Jun 2004
      • Greater Los Angeles Area

      Acquired and managed major transportation accounts, consistently exceeding quota by 10-50%. Ranked #4 out of 350 sales representatives nationwide in 2003.

  • UPS
    • Greater San Diego Area
    • Operations Supervisor
      • Jun 1992 - Jul 1998
      • Greater San Diego Area

      Supervisor in the San Diego Twi-Light Operation.

  • United States Marine Corps
    • Camp Pendleton, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait City
    • Land Surveyor
      • Nov 1987 - Oct 1991
      • Camp Pendleton, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait City

      Land Surveyor/FDC 0844

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