Bryan Appleyard
Box 1682 Stonewall,Mb.
Summary
Looking to bring long term dedication and hard work to the table, as a highly motivated, well spoken, professional, with 4 years successful supervising and dispatch experience including Valard Construction Winter Road Haul Program 2021 2022 and 2023. As well as, 10 years of proven inside and outside sales experience, basic mechanics experience and proven effective problem-solving skills. Organized and work well with planning systems to maximize efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Coordinator / Trucking Supervisor
Valard Construction
, Ontario
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Winter Road Trucking Supervisor(responsible for all dispatching as well as managing the truckers on Watay Transmission Project Winter Haul (group 2 of 3) 2021,2022,2023. (This was the largest infrastructure project in North America at the time)
- Dispatched & Scheduled Helicopter needs in the summer months as well as coordinated materials.
- Worked closely with personnel and contractors to resolve problems.
- Motivated workers to exceptional performance through implementation of new strategies.
- Managed labor assignments and equipment allocations and met transportation, operations and production goals.
- Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
- Balanced schedule and customer demands against team capabilities and available resources to meet performance objectives.
- Recommended measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and team operation and productivity.
- Coordinated responses to emergencies by dispatching vehicles/ helicopters and bringing in additional personnel.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Enhanced supply chain efficiency by optimizing shipping schedules and routes.
- Streamlined inventory management for reduced waste and improved cost control.
- Continuously monitored performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement within the logistics process.
- Worked closely with Project Managers and supervisors to ensure all logistic needs were met.
Dispatch/Operations
John Eichel Trucking
6 2020 - 4 2022
- Brokering/ Dispatching loads
- Organizing trips and ensuring proper paperwork is in place
- Planning moves/ Orchestrating and scheduling Drivers
- Planning, ordering and ensuring proper permits, pilot cars and police escorts are in place for overweight/over dimensional loads
- Experience with Green Eye border crossing
- Monitoring road restrictions
- Procuring proper parts for various equipment
- Planning schedule of repair and maintenance for company and owner operator equipment
- Negotiating price with carriers and brokers
- Dispatching Valard Constructions Winter Road Haul
- Assisting in minor repairs including air lines, fittings, air bags, valves, freeing up frozen trailers etc
- Assisting in loading of equipment and material in the yard
- Maximizing trailer space and ensuring efficiency through backhaul when possible (saving money)
- Organizing haul plans, keeping track of paperwork and uploading into Valard system
- Worked within Valard's Pronto Material Management System
- Proficient using Excel and Adobe Pro separating and organizing scanned incoming and outgoing shipping documents
- Work well unsupervised maximizing time and always completing requested tasks on schedule
- Communicating with various levels of management to ensure plans are followed as requested and ensuring plan changes are acknowledged and adjusted
- Sub Contracted to Valard Construction in Winter Months
Outside Sales/ Account Manager
Fleet Brake
06.2017 - 04.2020
- Summary of Responsibilities and Performance:
- Increased outside numbers year over year consecutively.
- Worked to ensure accounts were properly managed, visiting all main accounts on a weekly basis
- Managed my time to cost effectively produce results
- Quoted & Sold a variety of aftermarket and OE heavy truck/trailer products and services
- Measuring & Identifying axles, cross referencing lighting, air bags, hubs, brake components (drum and air disc), valves, suspension components, shocks engine kits, turbos, oil, batteries etc
- Participated in trade shows and industry events to increase brand visibility and expand professional networks.
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Committed to making sure all new products were made aware of and demonstrated to clients
- Maintained current business by tracking product quality and special pricing to be competitive with the marketplace
- Helped with any aspect of customer service
- Responsible for my own schedule and day planning with proven results
- Worked with shipping and receiving department to ensure on time delivery
- Worked closely with purchasing to ensure product was readily available at most competitive cost
- Drove service work to the service department
- Guided customers through warranty processes.
Sales Consultant/ Internet Management/ Finance
Vickar Nissan/ Vickar Mitsubishi
08.2010 - 04.2017
- Increased individual sales by 10-15% each year for 6 years consecutively
- Attended Nissan sales training events, as well as, outside sales training events
- Competitively prospected new business
- Performed comprehensive research on competitors' products and dealerships
- Demonstrated vehicles or products on or off site
- Generated increased sales revenue through effective lead generation and follow-up efforts.
- Drafted sales proposals and contracts for finance department
- Understanding and experience in dealer finance
- (Prime and Sub-Prime Lending)
- Planned and organized daily tasks/appointments to maximize opportunity
- Answered customer's questions regarding products, price and availability
- Emphasized product features based on analysis of customer needs (feature, advantage, benefit)
- Experience with most CRM tools
- (Programs listed in Education)
- Management of all online services including response to sales inquiries (Vickar Mitsubishi)
- Was part of a sub-prime 3rd party outside sales department focusing on credit challenged customers while doing inside sales at the dealership.
Sales Consultant/ Customer Service/ Accounting
Surplus Freight Furniture
11.2009 - 08.2010
- Duties include working each customer thoroughly through the Surplus Sales Program and ultimately; making a sale! Working files, ordering stock, cash out/ bank deposit, and providing customer service
- Offered Management position before leaving to pursue car sales.
- Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
Warehouse Worker /Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Procurity Inc
02.2008 - 11.2009
- Selecting/Shipping and Receiving
- Summary of Responsibilities, Duties include the organizing/selecting/picking/shipping orders to various pharmacies in central and western Canada through Purolator
- These orders were very expensive and contain many prescription medications so mistakes weren't an option
- Shipping and receiving experience.
Manufacturer
Pentagon Security
10.2007 - 01.2008
- Manufacturer of Rolling Security Shutters
- Collaborated with team members to achieve targets, resulting in increased productivity and timely order fulfillment.
- Duties include building parts and manufacturing security shutters.
Truck/ Trailer Service Mechanic Apprentice
Hugh Munroe Construction
06.2007 - 10.2007
- Summer employment after graduation
- Duties include pulling transmissions, oil changes, changing air bags and brake pods, trailer brakes, shocks, wiring, hydraulic hoses, air systems, wheel bearings, tire changes
- Any and every basic mechanics application that was needed
- Also, sandblasting experience blasting burnt Cat loader cabs
- Front end loader, shop crane and parts experience
- Moving all kinds of equipment around the yard
- Previously worked for Ken and Ward Francis servicing and washing their trucks and trailers in Stonewall as well.
Cashier / Key Holder / Manager
Quarry View Esso
06.2004 - 06.2007
- Duties include retail sales, customer service, scheduling, placing stock orders, payroll, car wash and property maintenance, opening and closing store, etc
- Helped run this family owned business for most of high school.
Education
Project Management
Project Management Institute
On Line Certificate Coarse2024
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
WHIMIS Training
Winnipeg, MB2023
Incoming / Outgoing Professional Phone Training
Vickar Nissan
Winnipeg, MB2010
Lean Training (developed By Toyota) - Marketing Sales Skills
Vickar Nissan
Winnipeg, MB2010
First Aid Certificate - First Aid
CPR / AED
Winnipeg, MB2008
Operation Overhead Cranes Certificate - Warehouse Training
Carte International
Winnipeg, MB2008
Class 3 Pallet Jack / Forklift Certification - Warehouse Training
Carte International
Winnipeg, MB2008
High School Diploma -
Stonewall Collegiate Institute
Stonewall, MB06.2007
Red Cross Life Saving Certificate -
Red Cross
Winnipeg, MB2007
Skills
- Sales & Sales Management
- OSHA Compliance
- Shipment Tracking
- Transportation activity management
- Route optimization
- Carrier negotiations
- Continuous Improvement
- Policy and procedure adherence
- Logistics Management
- Shipping Documentation
- Safety regulations implementation
- Schedule Management & Coordination
- Dispatch Software
- Telephone Etiquette
- Customer Service
- Material Distribution
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator / Trucking Supervisor
Valard Construction
04.2022 - 06.2023
Outside Sales/ Account Manager
Fleet Brake
06.2017 - 04.2020
Sales Consultant/ Internet Management/ Finance
Vickar Nissan/ Vickar Mitsubishi
08.2010 - 04.2017
Sales Consultant/ Customer Service/ Accounting
Surplus Freight Furniture
11.2009 - 08.2010
Warehouse Worker /Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Procurity Inc
02.2008 - 11.2009
Manufacturer
Pentagon Security
10.2007 - 01.2008
Truck/ Trailer Service Mechanic Apprentice
Hugh Munroe Construction
06.2007 - 10.2007
Cashier / Key Holder / Manager
Quarry View Esso
06.2004 - 06.2007
Project Management
Project Management Institute
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
WHIMIS Training
Incoming / Outgoing Professional Phone Training
Vickar Nissan
Lean Training (developed By Toyota) - Marketing Sales Skills
Vickar Nissan
First Aid Certificate - First Aid
CPR / AED
Operation Overhead Cranes Certificate - Warehouse Training
Carte International
Class 3 Pallet Jack / Forklift Certification - Warehouse Training
Carte International
High School Diploma -
Stonewall Collegiate Institute
Red Cross Life Saving Certificate -
Red Cross
Dispatch/Operations
John Eichel Trucking
6 2020 - 4 2022
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