1. KATIE BECHTEL
1330 E. Apollo Road
Phoenix, AZ 85042
619-315-9029
OBJECTIVE To obtain a position with a quality company that will utilize my varied
experience in all areas of transportation logistics.
EXPERIENCE Xpress Global Systems - 2014 to Present, Phx, AZ & San Diego, CA
Operations Clerk/Driver Settlement Specialist
Verify submission of 80 driver's daily reports.
Verify and confirm driver's manifest and documentation.
Provide drivers with written notification when necessary to ensure
prompt and accurate settlement.
Submit settlement to corporate settlement department timely and
error free.
Support safety requirements and provide document verification
based on driver’s submission of required paperwork/documents.
Provide administrative support to Service Center Operations.
Perform clerical functions including answering phones, making
copies, data entry, prepare standard reports and general
correspondence.
Ensure BOL's and POD's are generated and entered in
accordance with company and industry standards.
Respond to external and internal customer questions and
requests.
Interface with customers via telephone, e-mail and in person.
Interface with customers regarding routes, deliveries and pick-ups.
May schedule driver appointments and assist in driver route
assignments.
Dispatch drivers.
Assist will-call customers in picking up freight.
Assist in ensuring compliance with OSHA, Department of
Transportation and Federal and State regulations.
Assist in loading or unloading freight.
Reason for Leaving: (verydiscreet – please do not call!) No
room for growth.
Rapid Transfer Express, San Diego, CA
Transportation Specialist - September 2013 to November 2013
2. Maintain daily driver logs utilizing electronic and paper logs.
Responsible operation of refrigerated and dry van equipment.
Maintain excellent customer relations with shippers and
consignees.
Perform daily trip planning.
Consistent on time delivery.
Responsible for the practical training of newly licensed
Commercial Drivers.
Responsible for brokering loads and operating of equipment for an
independent trucking company.
HAZMAT ENDORSEMENT; DOUBLES ENDORSEMENT;
TANKERS ENDORSEMENT; TWIC CARD.
Reason For Leaving: injured arm (not on the job) had to be off
work for too long, gave two week notice.
Centerline Drivers LLC/Penske Logistics, Santa Ana, CA
Transportation Specialist – March 2013 to September 2013
(Same job description as Rapid Transfer Express)
Reason for Leaving: driving 14 hours a day/5 days a week, felt
unsafe, gave two week notice.
Interstate Distributors, Tacoma, WA
Transportation Specialist – October 2012 to March 2013
(Same job description as Rapid Transfer Express)
Reason for Leaving: working inconsistent hours, not getting paid
for hours worked, gave two week notice.
Wel Companies, De Pere, WI
Transportation Specialist – November 2009 to July 2012
(Same job description as Rapid Transfer Express)
Reason for Leaving: Divorced, moved to be closer to family,
gave two week notice.
Celadon, Indianapolis, IN
Driver Manager, September 2007 to November 2009
Maintain daily functions of 60 drivers.
Ensure all drivers are in compliance with local, state, and
federal regulations.
Oversee quality assurance.
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly performance evaluations
of my fleet to include disciplinary actions.
Work with planners and customer service to maximize
efficiency of my fleet.
3. Maintained high level of retention of my fleet.
Perform training as needed with my drivers on company
procedures.
Reason for Leaving: needed to make more $, decided to be a
driver, gave notice.
United States Navy
Master Training Specialist, 1994 to 2002
Responsible for training 84 personnel in basic sound principles
and operations of required equipment.
Performed as career counselor to enlisted personnel.
Maintained personnel files.
Curriculum Developer
Ensured over 150 personnel had all required training for
advancement.
Organized and maintained 20 instructor’s schedules for
required training.
Maintained and ensured all required paperwork was updated
in personnel records.
Administrative Assistant
Ensured all performance evaluations were updated and in
records for department personnel.
Scheduled all meetings and appointments for department
head.
Maintained all scheduling for conference rooms.
Public Affairs Officer
Maintained Base public relations
Direct liaison for commander of base and departmental public
relations.
Published weekly newsletter for base.
Damage Control Petty Officer
Overall responsible for safety, integrity, and cleanliness of
division spaces.
Managed 5 personnel in shipboard safety, integrity, and
cleanliness.
Master At Arms
Managed 35 personnel work schedules
Incorporated certification programs for
o CPR
o Basic Firefighting skills
o Basic shipboard qualifications
o Physical Readiness
Publications Petty Officer
4. Maintained, categorized, and ensured all updates were
installed in over 500 division publications.
SKILLS
AS400 Logistics Tracking
Microsoft Windows (XP, Vista, 7)
Microsoft Office Suite
Quicken
D/E 75-100WPM
10 Key By Touch
Multi Phone Line Systems (7 lines)
COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT
Christmas in July home repairs and renovations for
underprivileged families in San Diego, CA
Mentor Programs for teens in San Diego, CA
Neighborhood Watch in San Diego, Ca
Registered Member of the Highway Watch
Las Vegas, NV Christmas Bike Run
Toys for Tots organizer in Las Vegas, NV
Special Olympics of Wisconsin