Owen Hodson
Operations Manager at Versant Supply Chain, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Versant Supply Chain, Inc.
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Oct 2015 - Present
Opperations Manager for Truckload and LTL Operations for Versant Supply Chain
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Logistics Team Lead
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Mar 2015 - Oct 2015
Promoted to as an operational team lead. Served as a primary contact for our customers needs. Executed Air Charter, Air Expedite, LTL, Truckload and Expedited operations on a daily basis. Held responsible for directing a team of Logistics Specialist.
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Logistics Specialist
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Jan 2014 - Mar 2015
International OperationsHandled air and ocean exports.Ensured that all air shipments were in accordance with TSA regulations.Kept track and handled FCL ocean import business for one of our dedicated accounts. This included working with drayage companies to ensure delivery appointments were met.Worked with Mainfreight brokers to clear shipments through customs.Responsible for providing quotes and routing freight for overseas offices.Upheld high customer service to Mainfreight customers.
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Mainfreight Americas
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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400 - 500 Employee
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International Operations
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Jan 2013 - Aug 2013
Handled air and ocean exports.Kept track and handled FCL ocean import business for one of our dedicated accounts. This included working with drayage companies to ensure delivery appointments were met.Worked with Mainfreight brokers to clear shipments through customs.Responsible for providing quotes and routing freight for overseas offices.Upheld high customer service to Mainfreight customers.
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Domestic Opperations
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Aug 2011 - Jan 2013
Responsible for Inbound and Outbound operations within the Memphis, TN area.Worked with our local cartage agents to ensure that shipments were picked up and delivered on time.Responsible for processing customer and vendor invoices to ensure they are being paid on time.Managed an in house account that included various task such as warehousing, routing shipments, tracking, and customer service.In charge of being on call on a rotational basis, ensuring reliable customer service after hours and on weekends.
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Knight Transportation
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Driver Manager, Driver Development (Recruiter), Regional Safety Director
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Mar 2009 - Aug 2011
Regional Safety Director Monitored and managed any hour violations, executed disciplinary actions when needed. Responsible for progressively disciplining drivers that could not maintain a safe driving record. Notified corporate office of any accidents or incidents that occurred. Ensured that each was documented correctly. Documented and filed all paperwork to ensure compliance within Department of Transportation standards. Driver Development (Recruiter) Managed recruitment of driver associates and keeping a fleet of trucks full. Interviewed potential driver associates to determine if qualified. Promoted the company by advertising driving opportunities. Driver Manager Responsible for production and revenue growth of assigned fleet of driving associates. Developed and managed driver associates to meet expectations in five tools: safety, production, maintenance, service and communication. Managed home time, fuel consumption, performance reviews and disciplinary actions that included verbal counseling, written warnings, probation and termination. Taught Professionalism in orientation to incoming driver associates.
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Education
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University of Mississippi - School of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General -
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General