Joel Bernard
Greensboro
Summary
To find a company that I can grow within that will nurture my current skills while also teaching me new abilities that will allow me to grow both professionally and personally; more importantly a culture of growth and opportunity to which my skills will flourish.
Director Customer Logistics offering strengths in freight cost reporting and operational management. Identified new solutions that reduce cost and improve efficiency. Fosters continuous improvement environment across warehousing, logistics, transportation and customer service operations. Built productive relationships to achieve business objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager/CDL Delivery Driver
JD Consultants
Savannah
08.2022 - Current
- Managed logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Coordinated with suppliers to optimize inventory levels and reduce costs.
- Oversaw warehouse activities to maintain efficient workflow and organization.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in logistics management.
- Utilized software systems for tracking shipments and inventory accuracy.
- Analyzed transportation methods to improve efficiency and reduce delays.
- Worked collaboratively with customers and staff at various levels.
- Managed day-to-day operations related to receiving, storing, packing, shipping merchandise.
- Created reports to track shipment progress, delivery times, and costs associated with transport.
- Developed and managed logistics strategies to improve the efficiency of operations.
- Implemented cost-saving measures such as route optimization for shipments.
- Relayed information between drivers and recipients regarding ETA and potential delays.
Delivery Courier
DBC Transportation, LLC
Greensboro
12.2017 - 07.2022
- Operated delivery vehicles to transport packages efficiently and safely.
- Planned routes to ensure timely deliveries across various locations.
- Conducted vehicle inspections to maintain compliance with safety standards.
- Loaded and unloaded packages while adhering to weight restrictions.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs for tracking purposes.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
- Verified deliveries against shipping instructions prior to delivering to customers.
Warehouse Lead Associate
StaffSource, Inc
Atlanta
04.2017 - 11.2017
- Maintain safety while using necessary equipment (Stand up forklift, hand truck and pallet jack)
- Unload trailers and received through excel program
- Picked items from overstock locations and prepped for shipping
- Operated forklift operator (standup lifts)
Warehouse Associate
UCC Distribution
Greensboro
09.2012 - 04.2017
- Observe and maintain all OSHA safety standards while loading and unloading trailers
- Unload trailers and tag appropriately for future shipping
- Maintain quality and safety of all products within the warehouse
- Self-starter working within production standards
- Notify supervisor of all discrepancies of both inbound and outbound loads
- Maintain safety while using necessary equipment (Stand up forklift, hand truck and pallet jack)
- Work closely with corporate making changes to current customer orders (IE: rerouting, upgrading and returning required items to vendors)
Machine Operator
Select Staffing
Greensboro
06.2010 - 09.2012
- Worked on a conveyor/ production line
- Observed quality of product maintaining company standards
- Observed OSHA safety requirements and reported all issues to maintenance and supervisor
- In charge of general line cleanliness and machine standards
- Maintained 5s and LEAN protocols as directed by the company
Skills
- Logistics management
- Supply chain coordination
- Shipping documentation
- Route optimization
- Transportation management
- Process improvement
- Client relationship management
- Staff training
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Time management
Timeline
Logistics Manager/CDL Delivery Driver
JD Consultants
08.2022 - Current
Delivery Courier
DBC Transportation, LLC
12.2017 - 07.2022
Warehouse Lead Associate
StaffSource, Inc
04.2017 - 11.2017
Warehouse Associate
UCC Distribution
09.2012 - 04.2017
Machine Operator
Select Staffing
06.2010 - 09.2012