Kayode Ogunro
Halifax,NS
Summary
Dynamic Freight Broker with a proven track record at Day & Ross Freight and Canada Drayage Inc., excelling in negotiation and customer engagement. Achieved significant cost savings for clients while enhancing retention through exceptional service. Skilled in compliance monitoring and relationship building, I thrive in fast-paced environments, ensuring seamless logistics and proactive issue resolution.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freight-broker
Canada Drayage Inc.
01.2025 - Current
- Monitored market and negotiated rates based on trends.
- Developed strong relationships with carriers and shippers, fostering trust and loyalty.
- Negotiated competitive rates with carriers, resulting in cost savings for customers.
- Contacted existing customers to update accounts and confirm deals.
- Secured repeat business through consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations regarding both pricing and delivery times.
- Tracked shipments and trucks out on deliveries.
- Enhanced customer retention rates by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns proactively.
- Coordinated shipments, ensuring seamless transportation from origin to destination points.
- Maintained compliance with federal regulations by closely monitoring carrier performance and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Coordinated insurance coverage for goods and packages.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve challenges and improve productivity.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks.
- Originated and implemented operational processes and procedures, amplifying productivity.
Freight Broker
Day & Ross Freight
03.2023 - Current
- Monitored market and negotiated rates based on trends.
- Developed strong relationships with carriers and shippers, fostering trust and loyalty.
- Negotiated competitive rates with carriers, resulting in cost savings for customers.
- Contacted existing customers to update accounts and confirm deals.
- Tracked shipments and trucks out on deliveries.
- Secured repeat business through consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations regarding both pricing and delivery times.
- Enhanced customer retention rates by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns proactively.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing and resolving freight-related issues.
- Coordinated shipments, ensuring seamless transportation from origin to destination points.
- Maintained compliance with federal regulations by closely monitoring carrier performance and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Implemented innovative tracking systems to ensure timely and accurate shipment updates for clients.
- Coordinated insurance coverage for goods and packages.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve challenges and improve productivity.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to improve efficiency and comply with regulations.
- Utilized proper lifting techniques to facilitate safe and efficient handling of freight.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks.
- Blocked and braced freight to prevent shifting and product damage during transport.
- Originated and implemented operational processes and procedures, amplifying productivity.
Freight Broker
Classic Freights
03.2023 - 09.2023
Education
Bachelor Of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Portharcourt
Rivers State, Nigeria12.2008
Skills
- Customer engagement
- Transportation regulations
- Data entry
- Shipment tracking
- Route planning
- Transportation management systems
- Freight documentation
- Compliance monitoring
- Negotiation
- Logistics management
- Contract management
- Shipment services
- Third-party logistics
- Issue response
- Handheld scanners
- Rigging
- Type tool use
- Hand saw safety
- Tagging
- Freight tracking
- Hand truck safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Invoicing
- Risk assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Analytical thinking
Languages
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
An astute entrepreneur, starting up KAYLOL Integrated Services Ltd in 2022 and grown and stabilized the company within 2years.
Also, as a certified Project Management Professional, I managed multi-million dollars project in the Oil and Gas industry with a multicultural team members delivering the project within budget and on schedule.
Certification
1. Project Management Professional
2. Certified Reliability & Maintenance Professional
Timeline
Freight-broker
Canada Drayage Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Freight Broker
Day & Ross Freight
03.2023 - Current
Freight Broker
Classic Freights
03.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor Of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Portharcourt
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