Ivaylo Kirov
Elk Grove Village
Summary
Experienced Logistics and Dispatch Specialist with over 15 years of success managing local and over-the-road freight operations. Proven ability to dispatch high-volume fleets, source and secure loads for company trucks, optimize routes, and manage customer accounts while ensuring on-time delivery and regulatory compliance. Strong communicator and problem solver with extensive experience using Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Specialist
Nationwide Cargo Inc
East Dundee, IL, USA
06.2017 - Current
- Manage daily dispatch operations for up to 15 company drivers, ensuring efficient routing and on-time deliveries.
- Source, book, and assign loads for every truck to maintain continuous driver utilization and minimize empty miles.
- Coordinate pickups and deliveries with drivers, brokers, and customers across local and OTR operations.
- Track shipments in real time and resolve scheduling, routing, and delivery issues to reduce downtime.
- Maintain accurate documentation including load sheets, driver logs, and proof of delivery (POD).
- Manage key customer accounts and monitor driver performance to ensure service quality and compliance.
- Contribute to improved operational efficiency through proactive planning and communication.
Logistics Coordinator
Magnum Transport Inc
Elk Grove Village, IL, USA
06.2013 - 06.2017
- Coordinated dispatch operations for a fleet of company trucks operating nationwide.
- Matched freight loads to available drivers based on equipment type, freight requirements, and delivery timelines.
- Communicated with customers and drivers to provide real-time shipment updates and resolve operational issues.
- Managed customer accounts to support repeat business and on-time service performance.
- Ensured accurate documentation and compliance with company and customer requirements.
Dispatcher
DSI Logistics
Elk Grove Village, IL, USA
06.2007 - 06.2013
- Dispatched and coordinated up to 40 local trucks daily throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.
- Managed multiple dedicated customer accounts while ensuring on-time pickups and deliveries.
- Planned and optimized local routes to maximize efficiency and driver productivity.
- Conducted dock checks and collaborated with warehouse staff to ensure smooth freight movement.
- Maintained accurate records of load assignments, delivery confirmations, and driver activity.
- Provided proactive customer communication and issue resolution to maintain service reliability.
Education
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL01-2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Maine West High School
Des Plaines, IL01-2007
Skills
- Local & OTR Freight Dispatch
- Load Sourcing & Freight Coordination
- High-Volume Driver Management
- Route Planning & Optimization
- Load Planning & Dock Coordination
- Shipment Tracking & POD Verification
- Customer Service & Issue Resolution
- Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Documentation Accuracy & Compliance
- Logistics analysis
- Documentation management
- Resolving problems
- Freight forwarding
- Logistics software proficiency
- Shipment tracking
- Transportation management
- Driver scheduling
- Fleet management
Additional Information
Bilingual, Flexible schedule, including weekends, Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, Detail-oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement
Personal Information
- Title: Logistics Specialist
- Availability: Flexible schedule, including weekends
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Bulgarian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Logistics Specialist
Nationwide Cargo Inc
06.2017 - Current
Logistics Coordinator
Magnum Transport Inc
06.2013 - 06.2017
Dispatcher
DSI Logistics
06.2007 - 06.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Maine West High School
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
Oakton Community College