Kevin Farr
Port Dover,ON
Summary
highly adaptive individual with exceptional learning skills and flexibility in managing and prioritizing multiple projects Experienced Logistics Manager proficient at monitoring operational pulse to deliver relevant information to all major internal customers and stakeholders. Accustomed to working with multiple entities to achieve business goals for logistics efficiency, cost containment and contract integrity. Works quickly and maintains focus while providing top-notch customer service.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
RENTALS/LOGISTICS MANAGER
CANLIFT EQUIPMENT
02.2020 - Current
- Over saw fleet size increase by 90% within first 3 yrs of in position
- YOY Reveune increased by 30% and 44% 2021-2022-2023
- Instituted complete paperless digital dispatch within first 14 months
- Reduced rolling fleet expenses by over 40% withing first 12 months using
- Reduced staffing requirements by 25% within first 6 months
- Manage staff performance, directing and supervising, and evaluating
- Selected to be member of business development within first 6 months
- Aligned with all departments (upper Management, Sales and Service) to provide high quality customer servicd
- Evaluate individual branches and instituted centralized operations, further reducing overall expenditures.
Inside Sales Manager/Dispatcher
Skytec Rentals Inc
04.2012 - 01.2020
- Monitor department performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective action where necessary
- Communicate with service department to determine status/availability of rental equipment
- Evaluate rental operations to identify opportunities to streamline operations and make recommendations for future equipment purchases
- Coordinate with other rental houses to locate equipment required to fill orders and optimize equipment utilization
- Optimize delivery fleet by scheduling to meet demand peaks and planning routes to deliver rental equipment to customer job sites on time and in a cost-effective manner
- Schedule and dispatch rolling fleet and utilize 'outside hauling' when required to facilitate on time deliveries
- Utilize GPS tracking software (RAM) to maximize fleet efficiency and minimize expenses
- Manage performance of all staff by providing direction and supervision, completing performance reviews, recommending promotions, pay increase, disciplinary actions, etc
- Acted as a core member of management team working towards customizing, implementing and defining new business processes
- Over saw start up rental company triple in fleet size (300 pieces to over 900 pieces) within first 8 yrs of conception
Rentals Department Manager/Dispatcher
United Rentals
10.2006 - 04.2012
- Work with Management, Sales and Service Departments to ensure quality customer service and efficient product delivery
- Determine work procedures, prepared work schedules and expedited workflow
- Evaluate operations of individual branches to ensure adherence to company standards
- Prepare reports, summarizing findings and including recommendations in operational procedures and purchase requirements
- Supervise 19 employees, schedule work hours, resolve conflicts, evaluate job performances and recommend personnel actions, such as promotions and wage increases to upper management
- Incorporated use of BSM software (GPS tracking) to minimize trucking costs over saw largest quarterly growth in 30 year history of company
- Awarded corporate 'Above and Beyond Award'
3rd Mate
Wheelsman
05.2004 - 10.2006
- Navigated 660' vessel throughout all Great Lakes Waterways
- Supervised and coordinated activities of 12 crew members aboard ship
- Inspected holds of ship during loading to ensure that cargo was stowed according to specifications
- Examined cargo-handling gear and lifesaving equipment and instructed crew to repair or replace defective gear and equipment whenever necessary
- Stood watch during specified periods and determined geographical position of ship
- Assumed command of ship when required
Captain
Mitowmar Ltd
05.1996 - 10.2006
- Navigated 75' fishing vessel and commanded fishing vessel crews engaged in catching fish and other marine life
- Computed positions and charted courses, using standard navigation aids, such as compass, GPS and navigation tables
- Coordinated schedules for crew watch postings and assigned quarters
- Steered vessel and operated electronic equipment, such as radio, sonic depth finder and radar
- Performed repairs on vessel equipment, such as engines, winches, webbing, rope and cable
- Conducted government-sponsored experimental projects to improve productivity
- Worked jointly with the Ministry of Natural Resources in environment monitoring endeavours
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON01.1996
Skills
- WHMIS (10 years)
- CUSTOMER SERVICE (10 years)
- TELEPHONE (10 years)
- EXCEL (10 years)
- MS OFFICE (10 years)
- Team Management
- Logistics Management
- Work Delegation
- Logistics Analysis
- Mentoring and training
- Route Optimization
- Performance Metrics Monitoring
- ERP System Proficiency
- Fleet Dispatch
- Safety standards
- Order Fulfillment
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Customer Service
- Decision-Making
- Logistics Processes
- Staff Management
- Logistics Planning
- Transportation Coordination
- Logistics Coordination
- Billing Systems
Additional Information
organized and efficient individually and as a team member, able to analyze situations and provide suggestions to increase productivity, via telephone, fax, email and in-person, excellent customer service skills, MS Office 2003/2007/2010 (Outlook, Excel, Word), BSM Transportation Software, Systematic Rental Management 5.5, forklift and aerial manlift training, WHMIS, valid Ontario G License, avid runner: Nationally ranked Masters Track & Field and Road Race Runner, Winner of 5 Provincial and 3 National University Track and Field Titles, inducted into Norfolk County Sports Hall of Fame, 45 time Canadian Masters Medalist, 35 time Ontario Masters Medalist, 5 time NACAC medalist, 4 x America's Games medalists, 2011 World Masters Championships Bronze Medalist, firefighting and lifesaving training, Certified personal trainer
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
RENTALS/LOGISTICS MANAGER
CANLIFT EQUIPMENT
02.2020 - Current
Inside Sales Manager/Dispatcher
Skytec Rentals Inc
04.2012 - 01.2020
Rentals Department Manager/Dispatcher
United Rentals
10.2006 - 04.2012
3rd Mate
Wheelsman
05.2004 - 10.2006
Captain
Mitowmar Ltd
05.1996 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
University of Windsor