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Ashley McKinney

Mackinaw

Summary

Proactive professional with over 20 years of customer service experience and a proven knowledge of customer and carrier management, contract transportation services and dedicated logistics operations. Aiming to leverage my experience and leadership skills to contribute innovation and efficiency in my next professional role.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Specialist

GROWMARK, Inc.
09.2023 - Current
  • Manage end-to-end creation of purchase orders for direct vendor purchases by barge, rail, and into-stock transfers for Growmark inventory locations
  • Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to track and manage barge and rail shipments
  • Assist with vendor invoicing and inventory reconciliation to maintain data accuracy
  • Relay shipment and PO information to Customer Care for timely sales order documentation
  • Identify and propose process improvements to enhance operational efficiency

Sales Executive

UC Group
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Executed truckload and LTL sales
  • Conducted RFP generation
  • Responsible for onboarding new clients
  • Built and developed strong relationships with new and existing clients

Sales Pooling Specialist

Flock Freight
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Initiated shipment verification to ensure a successful pooled shipment
  • Identified pooled shipment problems, determined possible solutions and actively worked to resolve the problem
  • Implemented process improvements for effective workflows

Account Coordinator

Flock Freight
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Managed load board with over 15 loads a day
  • Ensured and verified shipper and receiver information was correct
  • Served as a liaison between internal teams and management

Logistics Representative

TMC, a division of C.H. Robinson
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Develop strong interpersonal relationships with clients built on trust and mutual respect
  • Ensure transportation arrangements are made for effective execution of customers supply chain operations
  • Contribute to a team effort through clear communication to effectively manage tasks and exceptions on behalf of the customer
  • Quickly identify and resolve issues using critical thinking to determine best approach

Account Coordinator

TMC, a division of C.H. Robinson
08.2018 - 07.2020
  • Coordinated logistics from order to cashflow for multiple Bridgestone/Firestone facilities across America
  • Communicated shipment updates timely and accurately ensuring a customer centric approach
  • Leveraged C.H. Robinsons global technology platform to generate reports, analyze load data and exceed customer expectations
  • Proactively identified opportunities to improve operational efficiency
  • Headed a committee with 4 other fundraisers each year to raise $10,000 for Special Olympics

Assistant Manager

MUGSYS PUB
12.2003 - 07.2018
  • Oversaw employee work to ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and food/alcohol safety guidelines
  • Controlled costs by accurately keeping inventory and ordering merchandise
  • Developed & maintained relationships with food, beer and liquor representatives

Education

Bachelor of Science - Parks and Recreation Administration

Illinois State University
01.2005

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Navisphere
  • Salesforce
  • SAP

Timeline

Supply Specialist

GROWMARK, Inc.
09.2023 - Current

Sales Executive

UC Group
01.2023 - 09.2023

Sales Pooling Specialist

Flock Freight
01.2022 - 11.2022

Account Coordinator

Flock Freight
06.2021 - 01.2022

Logistics Representative

TMC, a division of C.H. Robinson
07.2020 - 06.2021

Account Coordinator

TMC, a division of C.H. Robinson
08.2018 - 07.2020

Assistant Manager

MUGSYS PUB
12.2003 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Parks and Recreation Administration

Illinois State University
Ashley McKinney