Travis Barkman
221-2501 161a Street
Summary
Versatile Operations Supervisor, safety Oriented, adept at taking on routine and complex business challenges with a resourceful and creative approach. Recognized as a driven, dedicated and hardworking leader with a history of streamlining operations and increasing efficiency.
Highly knowledgeable in the transportation industry.
Strong communication skills with a reputation for developing positive working relationships with other Supervisors, customers and drivers.
Passionate, motivated and responsible with excellent prioritization and time management abilities.
Professional driver trainer including ride along assessments.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Parkland Corporation DBA. Columbia Fuels
01.2020 - Current
- Driver Supervision and DOT Compliance
- Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Compiled training materials for new employees and tracked skill development.
- Conducted root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve issues.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Monitored and maintained high level of on-time delivery reliability service and performance.
- Directed all dispatching, routing and tracking of 15 fleet vehicles.
- Develope and lead Daily Tier 1 Safety huddles with team members.
- Develope and lead Monthly Safety meetings with delivery drivers.
- Worked closely with customers to effectively resolve issues and complaints.
- Managed, led and held Smith 5 keys to Defensive driving courses for Commercial Drivers
Operations Supervisor
Stampede Distribution
03.2012 - 01.2020
- Maintained compliance with DOT regulations, accurately documenting driver qualifications, permits and equipment information.
- Led employee training on safe usage of equipment.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving service issues.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Served as primary backup to officer in charge with various responsibilities related to compliance, operations management, and staff supervision.
- Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Tracked company equipment, and ensured equipment was serviced and maintained for safe operations.
- Managed, led and held Smith 5 keys to Defensive driving courses for commercial drivers
Dispatch/Operations Supervisor
Penner International
06.1993 - 03.2012
- Oversaw daily shipping operations, including loading and unloading of Inbound and outbound trailers, inventory management and supervising work of 6-member team.
- Managed all aspects of daily delivery, including routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following all regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents over.
Education
High School Diploma -
Steinbach Regional Secondary School
Steinbach, MB06.1988
Skills
Supervisory Skills
Dispatching and Efficiency
Fleet Management & Logistics
Clean Driving Record
Valid Class 1 with air endorsed license
Self Motivated
Detail Oriented and Organized
Key Performance Indicators ( KPIs )
DOT Requirements
Team Training & Employee Development
Smith System Driver Trainer
Qualifications / Education
- Certified Smith System Driver Trainer in the Principles of Space Cushion Driving
- Certificate Incident Command System ( ICS 100 )
- Certificate Incident Command System ( ICS 200 )
- Certificate of Training - National Safety Code Program
- Certificate of Achievement in Fire Extinguisher Training
- High School Diploma: 1988
Charity work / Other Interests
- Helped organize a fundraiser for Mental Health Awareness
- Help organize a charity walk for Brain Cancer during Covid 19
Downhill Skiing
Camping
Fitness
Slo-pitch Baseball
Auto Mechanics
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Parkland Corporation DBA. Columbia Fuels
01.2020 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Stampede Distribution
03.2012 - 01.2020
Dispatch/Operations Supervisor
Penner International
06.1993 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
Steinbach Regional Secondary School
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