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Overview
Work History
Education
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
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John E. Knerr

Loda

Summary

Seeking a position as a HSSE Manager.

Transportation Manager with 10 years of experience overseeing teams of drivers to meet efficiency and performance targets. Strong understanding of effective routing and transportation cost-saving measures. Deep knowledge of Logistics and DOT compliance requirements. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy with commitment to customer service and meeting deadlines. Driven leader to motivate and develop employees.

Service-focused Transportation Manager with superb background in logistics management. Highly skilled at efficiency management, cost reduction and performance maximization. Dedicated to continuous productivity improvements through training as well as timely and efficient transportation operations. Stellar problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation Manager

RPC Express
08.2024 - Current
  • Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop and implement transportation strategies to move goods efficiently and cost-effectively.
  • Fleet & Asset Management: Oversee vehicle maintenance, inspections, and repairs to ensure roadworthiness and safety.
  • Logistics & Routing: Manage dispatching, routing, and tracking of vehicles, and optimize routes to minimize costs and delivery times.
  • Budget Management: Create and manage transportation budgets, and negotiate contracts with carriers and vendors for competitive rates.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all transportation-related safety rules, union contracts, and government regulations.
  • Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze transportation costs, delivery times, and carrier performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • Team Leadership: Supervise and train transportation staff, and manage performance to meet operational goals and company standards.

Regional Transportation Manager

Davis Mail Services
11.2016 - 08.2024
  • Operational Oversight: Supervise and manage regional transportation and logistics operations, including all terminals, carriers, and assets.
  • Cost Control: Implement strategies to control transportation costs, manage budgets, and ensure cost-effective distribution and logistics solutions.
  • Route Optimization: Analyze and optimize delivery routes to improve efficiency, reduce transit times, and enhance service levels.
  • Carrier Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers, suppliers, and third-party logistics providers.
  • Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with all transportation laws, safety regulations, and industry standards.
  • Performance Monitoring: Develop, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure delivery performance and drive continuous improvement.
  • Staff & Team Leadership: Manage and develop subordinate transportation staff, ensuring high levels of productivity and customer service.
  • Logistics System Improvement: Provide input and recommendations for the development and implementation of improved logistics systems and software.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with internal departments and management to coordinate activities and establish company standards and policies.

Security Officer

ERDC
10.2014 - 11.2016
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
  • Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.

Senior Guard Shift Supervisor

U.S. Consulate
09.2012 - 09.2013
  • Risk Assessment: Identifying and evaluating potential threats and vulnerabilities to develop strategic security plans.
  • Advance Planning: Conducting thorough pre-mission planning, including route and site surveys.
  • Protective Formations: Leading and maneuvering in secure formations during walking and motorcade movements to provide protection.
  • Threat Identification: Recognizing and reacting to hostile situations to divert threats and ensure the safety of the protected person.
  • Tactical Operations: Executing complex security tasks, including vehicle and building defense, tactical casualty care, and emergency response.
  • Secure Transportation: Planning and executing secure transport for individuals or groups under their protection.

Diplomatic Security Emergency Response

U.S. Embassy
04.2011 - 06.2012
  • actical crisis response: Deploy on short notice to augment security at embassies or consulates facing heightened threats, terrorist attacks, political unrest, or natural disasters.
  • High-threat protection: Provide enhanced protective security for the Secretary of State, visiting foreign dignitaries, and other U.S. diplomats traveling to dangerous locations.
  • Counter-assault missions: Operate in hostile environments to secure U.S. diplomatic officials, often involving small-unit operations with little outside support.
  • Contingency support: Assist embassies in preparing for and managing fluid, unstable security environments by providing vulnerability assessments and planning support.
  • Re-establishing diplomatic presence: After a mission suspends operations due to instability, emergency response teams help re-establish an official U.S. presence on the ground.
  • Operational planning and intelligence: Provide advanced operational planning, logistics, and intelligence analysis to support on-the-ground diplomatic missions.

Assistant Senior Police Desk Sergeant

Fort Monroe, VA Military Police
11.2008 - 05.2010
  • Supervision and Coordination: Oversees all activities at the Military Police station desk, serving as the primary point of contact for incoming information and requests.
  • Communication and Dispatch: Receives and records messages via radio, telephone, and in-person; relays instructions to patrol officers, and dispatches personnel as needed.
  • Information Management: Maintains the desk blotter and station log, ensuring accuracy of all entries and documents.
  • Administrative Oversight: Reviews and signs off on various reports and paperwork submitted by officers, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
  • Emergency Response: Makes critical decisions on appropriate actions during emergencies and serves as the supervisory officer.
  • Policy Enforcement: Informs officers about changes in policies and procedures, ensuring they understand and follow regulations.
  • Officer Support: Provides guidance and expertise to patrol officers, drawing on their extensive experience to help with investigations and daily duties.

Personal Security Detail Team Leader

HHC, 1-3 BTB
09.2005 - 07.2008
  • Command and Control: Directing the PSD team's actions and movements to ensure the safety of the protectee.
  • Operational Management: Managing all aspects of security operations, including tasking, reporting, and responding to incidents.
  • Equipment Accountability: Ensuring the serviceability and proper use of all team equipment, such as armored vehicles.
  • Training and Briefing: Conducting team briefings, providing training, and ensuring team members maintain standards of conduct, dress, and turnout.
  • Safety and Compliance: Managing health, safety, and environmental protection measures within the team and ensuring compliance with laws and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Military Police Officer

Fort Stewart, GA Military Police
11.2000 - 04.2004
  • Law Enforcement: Enforce military laws, regulations, and orders to maintain good order and discipline on military installations.
  • Crime Prevention & Investigation: Investigate crimes, collect evidence, and implement crime prevention programs to keep bases secure.
  • Security: Provide personnel protection, guard installations, and conduct counterintelligence investigations.
  • Traffic Control: Manage traffic flow on and around military facilities.
  • Detainee Operations: Handle and escort detainees, ensuring proper procedures and security measures are followed.
  • Emergency Response: Respond to and assist during various emergencies and incidents on base.
  • Support: Provide support during battlefield operations and assist civilian police when necessary.
  • Asset Protection: Protect military assets and property.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
07-2020

Skills

  • Class A CDL
  • Continuous improvement
  • Fleet management
  • Schedule control
  • Safety management
  • Budget control
  • Dispatch operations
  • Staff recruitment
  • Materials management
  • 160 Hour Tractor/Trailer training
  • Safety regulations implementation
  • Internal loss prevention
  • Performance maximization
  • Cost control and tracking
  • Hazardous material tracking
  • Shipping cost reduction
  • Route optimization
  • Transportation regulations

Training

  • Physical Security Course
  • Land Navigation Course
  • Chemical Detection and Decontamination Course
  • Infantry Squad Leader Techniques I
  • Composite Risk Management Certificate
  • Basic Army Driver and Operator Training Course
  • VCIN/ NCIC Qualification
  • Traffic radar operator Certification
  • Law Enforcement Certification (ASP, OC spray, etc.)
  • Traffic Collision and Investigation Course
  • Personnel Security Detail Operations
  • Action Officer Development Course
  • Manager Development Course
  • Supervisor Development Course
  • Domestic Violence Intervention Training
  • Combat Life Saver Course
  • Military Internment/Resettlement Specialist Training

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

  • Supervision
  • Instructed, supervised and evaluated the performance of groups of up to 5 resulting in a more proficient work group
  • Trained a staff of five in procedures, daily operations and assisted in upgrading work skills
  • Completed written and verbal evaluations for assigned staff
  • Planned, directed and reviewed the activities of personnel engaged in force protection, law enforcement activities and personnel security
  • Responsible for the accountability of over $700,000 of sensitive items inventory with zero loss
  • Supervises 51 local national guards on a daily basis
  • Supervises and trains 60 drivers as a Private Contractor to the USPS
  • Investigation
  • In-depth knowledge of investigative techniques, laws of evidence, rules of criminal procedure and precedent court decisions on admissibility of evidence and other laws
  • Experience in conducting covert investigations, handling confidential sources and sensitive information
  • Planned and conducted investigations of felony and misdemeanor criminal offenses with a zero case loss record
  • Proficient in investigations concerning controlled substance violations, preliminary testing and collection of evidence
  • Law Enforcement
  • Working knowledge of federal, state and military codes, laws and statutes, and knowledge of laws and procedures pertaining to the rights of individuals suspected of committing crimes
  • Experience in the operation detention cells and operating the Virginia Criminal Information Network/National Crime Information Center (VCIN/NCIC)
  • Trained in enforcing traffic regulations, interrogations of suspects and conducting searches
  • Security
  • Knowledge of security planning, VIP and escort techniques for mobile and foot operations
  • Trained in evasive driving, engaging hostile fire from a moving vehicle, reacting appropriately to threats and evacuation procedures of VIP’s
  • Proficient in conducting reconnaissance operations, area search and screening, and command and control, responsible for assignment of team personnel within various positions
  • Able to analyze Personal Security Detail operations and develop corrective courses of action for security plans
  • Conducted over 600 combat missions as a Personal Security Detail (PSD) Team Leader
  • Responsible for the planning and execution of PSD missions for VIP’s such as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen Peter Pace, the Deputy Secretary of State, John Negroponte, and many others

Timeline

Transportation Manager

RPC Express
08.2024 - Current

Regional Transportation Manager

Davis Mail Services
11.2016 - 08.2024

Security Officer

ERDC
10.2014 - 11.2016

Senior Guard Shift Supervisor

U.S. Consulate
09.2012 - 09.2013

Diplomatic Security Emergency Response

U.S. Embassy
04.2011 - 06.2012

Assistant Senior Police Desk Sergeant

Fort Monroe, VA Military Police
11.2008 - 05.2010

Personal Security Detail Team Leader

HHC, 1-3 BTB
09.2005 - 07.2008

Military Police Officer

Fort Stewart, GA Military Police
11.2000 - 04.2004

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix
John E. Knerr