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Integrated Connection, LLC Manager, Carrier Procurement
Jan. 2022 - Mar. 2024Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United StatesResponsible for carrier sourcing, data reporting and analytics, trailer leasing program, trailer vendor relationships, carrier vetting and qualification, carrier setup, pricing, bid review and analysis, and technology vendor relationships
Wolf Media, LLCOwner/Content Creator
Mar. 2021Wolf Media is the home of the Villain Support Social Media Channels, with over 500,000 followers across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. In addition to creating entertaining content under the Villain Support Brand, we offer Digital Marketing, Social Media Management, and branded video services for brands of all sizes.
AFS Logistics, LLCManager of Truckload Carrier Procurement
Jun. 2019 - Jan. 2022
CRST LogisticsCarrier Sourcing Manager
May. 2018 - Jun. 2019Cedar Rapids, IowaInitiate, develop and manage strategic relationships with partner carriers in order to optimize customer freight coverage and partner carrier network needs. Train and coach operations staff on best practices and strategies in utilizing sourced partner carriers with maximum efficiency.
CRST InternationalPlanner
Jan. 2018 - May. 2018Cedar Rapids, IowaResponsible for planning company trucks on available freight, ensured efficient fleet utilization while minimizing empty moves and meeting customer service expectations.
CRST LogisticsCapacity Executive - Asset Support
Mar. 2017 - Jan. 2018Cedar Rapids, IowaI sourced and purchased brokered transportation solutions to provide coverage for overflow asset customer freight. I negotiated rates and worked to develop ongoing and repeat strategic business relationships with outside freight carriers.
CRST LogisticsCapacity Executive - Texas/Southeast Region
Mar. 2015 - Mar. 2017
Ovation Networks, Inc.Account Manager
Sep. 2014 - Mar. 2015Cedar Rapids, Iowa AreaWork with existing customer base to provide customer service, process renewals, sell wireless networking equipment and networks. Additionally, I work with new customers through prospecting and referral business to initiate new accounts for 24x7 wifi support services and wireless network upgrades and installations.
hibuDigital Account Executive
Apr. 2014 - Sep. 2014Cedar Rapids, Iowa AreaResponsible for working with multiple outside sales representatives in the Chicago, IL market, which includes Chicago, the suburbs and NW Indiana, to sell digital marketing solutions and websites to existing print advertising customers. I was awarded "Rep of the Quarter" my first quarter at hibu for exceeded sales and revenue goals by over 200%. Achievements:
- Consistently exceed goal targets Primary Responsibilities:
- Contact existing print accounts and sell them digital marketing products and websites services
- Work with customer throughout website and digital marketing product development process until website or digital marketing campaign goes live online Secondary Responsibilities:
- Motivate and, when necessary, train coworkers
- Any other responsibilities, as assigned
R/B Sales CorporationInside Sales Representative
Jan. 2014 - Mar. 2014Responsible for contacting manufacturers of wire, cable and electric components to ensure customers' orders were filled correctly and in a timely manner.
CRST LogisticsCapacity Sales Professional
Jan. 2011 - Jan. 2014Cedar Rapids, Iowa AreaResponsible for contacting trucking and transportation companies and negotiating terms for them to carry our customers' freight from point to point. This included rate negotiation, tracking and tracing of freight progress, facilitating pickups and deliveries and resolution of any issues that might arise during the transportation process. Consistently a top producer and responsible for managing $3,000,000+ revenue annually. Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop relationships with trucking companies and freight carriers
- Negotiate one-time and repeat freight transportation
Allied ElectronicsCustomer Account Representative
Jun. 2010 - Jan. 2011Cedar Rapids, Iowa AreaSold electrical and electromechanical components in Iowa, South Dakota and North Dakota. In addition, was responsible for retaining and increasing the utilization of Allied's catalog by current customers. Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop new accounts
- Manage existing accounts
Ovation NetworksAccount Executive
May. 2009 - Jun. 2010Cedar Rapids, Iowa AreaSold technical support solutions for hotel guests to hospitality companies and organizations. In addition, was responsible for selling upgraded or replacement wireless internet solutions and installations to the hospitality industry. Achievements: - Consistently meet or exceed goal targets Primary Responsibilities: - Develop new accounts - Manage new accounts through first 90 days as customers - Suggest, sell and facilitate wireless network installation Secondary Responsibilities: - Motivate and, when necessary, train coworkers - Any other responsibilities, as assigned
Keller Graduate School of ManagementAdmissions Advisor
Mar. 2008 - May. 2009Greater Chicago AreaI was responsible for enrolling domestic and international students in online graduate degree and certificate programs. Primary Responsibilities: - Enrolled new students - Maintained contact with new students through their first week of classes Secondary Responsibilities: - Motivated and, when necessary, trained coworkers - Any other responsibilities, as assigned
Williams ScotsmanStorage Specialist
May. 2007 - Mar. 2008Greater Chicago AreaI sold and leased jobsite storage solutions to general and subcontractors. Achievements: - Increased storage fleet utilization from under 65% to above 84% target in 3 months Primary Responsibilities: - Developed new accounts - Managed accounts and maintained repeat business Secondary Responsibilities: - Motivated and, when necessary, trained coworkers - any other responsibilities, as assigned
C.H. Robinson WorldwideTransportation Sales
Jan. 2006 - May. 2007Greater Chicago AreaI developed relationships with freight carriers and booked customer freight on carriers' trucks. Primary Responsibilities:
- Booked and tracked freight shipments
- Managed pick-up and delivery schedules and facilitated appointment changes as necessary Secondary Responsibilities:
- Contacted company customers to procure new freight shipments
Network Publishing PartnersContract Proofreader/Editor/Fact Checker
Jun. 2000 - Jan. 2018I proofread, edit and fact-check healthcare and educational publications, utilizing a variety of styles, on a contract basis.
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