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Kerry Atherfold

Kelowna,BC

Summary

Commended for my expertise. Tech-savvy and adaptable with 25 plus years of freight industry experience, and a solid understanding of all admin functions and operations. Promoting a positive can-do spirit with a dedication to safety

Work History

Regional Admin Coordinator

Day & Ross Freight
Kelowna, BC
2014 - Current
  • Supporting a team both Regionally and Nationally, providing training and a point of contact for all administrative functions for all levels of employees
  • National OS&D Support and Training
  • Hosting Conference calls and motivating a Team of OS&D Coordinators to follow the SOP’s and procedures which in turn improved service and reduced lost freight and claims
  • Regional Cash Shipment support and training for Western Region Terminals on working cash pro shipments to reduce financial loss to the company
  • Outstanding amounts over 30 days past due went from $180,000 to zero
  • Implementing a process for the Kelowna Warehousing division and setting up and creating an entire Excel program for Inventory Control that is used in multiple terminals to control and invoice warehousing division freight
  • Currently focusing on prepping the Kelowna terminal admin processes to function more efficiently for go live through various reports.

Terminal Admin Coordinator

Day & Ross Freight
Kelowna, BC
2006 - 2014
  • Meeting deadlines with Broker Pay, Payroll and Payables for mid month and month-end cutoffs and ensuring accuracy
  • Covered other admin responsibilities and Customer Service, including Dispatch, Inbound Admin, Outbound Admin, OS&D and Cash Shipments for both Freight and Commerce Divisions.

Operations Manager

Okanagan Trucking
Kelowna, BC
2005 - 2006
  • Responsible for daily operations with 8 staff including drivers, of TL and LTL freight.

Co-Owner

T & K Trucking
Kelowna, BC
1998 - 2004
  • Started with one truck and worked up to three, performing household moves across BC and AB on time and claim free.

Education

Business Administration - Operations Accounting - Business Operations

Okanagan University College
Kelowna, BC
06-1998

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Customer Service
  • Payroll Administration
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Analytical Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Credit and collections
  • Decision-Making
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Team building

References

  • Mark Bird, Operations Manager – Day & Ross Freight, (780) 232-4524
  • Jason Calhoun, Terminal Manager – Day & Ross Freight, (236) 380-1529
  • Mike Thomsen, Operations Manager – Day & Ross Freight, (403) 596-4851

Timeline

Regional Admin Coordinator

Day & Ross Freight
2014 - Current

Terminal Admin Coordinator

Day & Ross Freight
2006 - 2014

Operations Manager

Okanagan Trucking
2005 - 2006

Co-Owner

T & K Trucking
1998 - 2004

Business Administration - Operations Accounting - Business Operations

Okanagan University College
Kerry Atherfold