BBRADFORDRADFORD H HOLTOLTMobile Phone: 701-368-9093 Email: b.holt84@yahoo.com Address: Washington, MO 63090

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Strategic Planning/Execution

DOTR Brokerage Mgmt Driver/Staff Recruiting Fleet Mgmt/FMCSA

Compliance Multi-Branch Mgmt Morale Improvement/Staff

Retention

Vendor Contract Negotiations

Budgeting/Financial Mgmt

Carrier Relations & Rate Negotiations

TMS Mgmt & Utilization Organizational

Leadership

Customer Service &Domestic Sales

Reduce Silos/Increase Visibility

SOP development In Depth Knowledge of

DOTR Modes – Operations Mgmt, Pricing, etc.

Experienced Transportation/Logistics Leader and Management Professional; Results focused with a consistent track record. Characterized by proven concepts and philosophies through clear direction, teamwork and encouragement of personal initiative through a one-on-one management style; Skilled in coaching and mentoring with the ability of transforming moderate performers into outstanding contributors as well as mentoring industry novices to industry professionals; Committed to building client / carrier relationships, fostering them to long lasting partnerships through exemplary quality standards and solutions. Passionate about growth and turnaround challenges including P&L management, sales, operations, staffing, driver recruiting and retention, best practices and key metric implementation. Understanding and knowledge of multiple industries and market verticals with crossover abilities based upon best business practices. Adept at analyzing talent for the development of company and departmental structure. My responsibilities have included working with company owners, stakeholders and board of directors to establish strategy and direction and then allocation of resources; both capital and human to achieve plan goals, objectives and initiatives.

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS:Scenic View Capital LLC Washington, MO. May 2014 – PresentCreated an LLC to perform secure, discrete and confidential; Trucking / 3 PL logistics / Brokerage consulting services while in transition. Focus on:

HRIS continuity TMS implementation and utilization Risk assessment Best Practices / Policy and Procedures Carrier Management Marketing collateral and promotional items – creative concepts, ideas and

collaboration Morale improvement and employee retention – team building Managing the managers P&L review and accountability

Director Business Development - Armstrong Transport Group Inc. St. Louis, MO July 2013 – May 2014Privately owned 3PL with a focus on truckload brokerage

Responsible for defining key service offerings and market verticals; client and carrier relations and negotiations for project based business across multiple equipment types; assist inside sales and account managers with lead development, strengthening client relations and sales closure; coaching and mentoring inside sales and sales managers. 750K in top line revenue sales from new business within seven months

Assist in opening of new branch Recruit, interview and hire for inside account management team Negotiated contract to onboard company’s first Fortune 500 client Introduced Smart Calling techniques and concepts 50% travel

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Branch Manager/Operations – BNSF Logistics LLC Jamestown & Williston, ND July 2008-July 2013

Subsidiary of BNSF Railway (a Berkshire Hathaway Company) providing 3PL services-Supply chain solutions, all mode DOTR and domestic specialized project cargo

Responsible for daily operations of two branches consisting of DOTR truckload brokerage, LTL, intermodal, regional and long haul oil and gas transportation operations; provide leadership and direction of account managers and transportation coordinator leads; negotiate rates, RFP’s and contracts with existing and new clients; rate and capacity negotiations with carriers for large projects; weekly reporting to leadership team; work in cooperation with national account sales team to orchestrate meetings with new clients; providing operational prospective and sales support; manage operational KPI’s and establish SOP’s; deliver staff training for key objectives; coach, mentor and inspire team to maximize employee development and capabilities President’s Award 2011 Revenue growth from 5.8mm to 12mm 106% gross margin growth-840K to 2.0mm Pre-allocated EBITDA growth of 338% in a weakened economy Year-over-year growth to top line revenue, GM and EBITDA Yield GMPL and loads per FTE improvement A/R management- over 40 A/R maintained 2% Transformed and diversified branch from single mode to multi-mode operation to

include LTL, heavy haul, van, reefer, liquid tanker, bulk, pneumatic and flatbed Orchestrated leadership summit to provide new market intel; including presentations,

SWOT analysis and guest speakers Launched new office in oil and gas market Negotiated facility leases and terms

Owner/Partner – Synergistics Express Inc. & Synergistics Direct Inc. Juneau, WI 2006-2008

Full service freight brokerage and DOTR van truck line

As a start-up, created and designed SEI to function as a full-service freight brokerage and SDI as an DOTR truck line with a focus on the non-asset based brokerage model. Implemented state of art technologies to include network, proprietary software, telephone system and hardware. Recruited and placed management team. Structured to function through a defined departmentalized team of leadership, operations, sales and full accounting. Developed national sales team consisting of seven sales managers in seven states. Collaborated with marketing team to develop marketing collateral, branding strategies and promotional items. Growth to 32mm within one year Brokerage yields of 16-19% Developed owner-operator program Developed truck terminal and cross dock facility to perform freight consolidation Established SOP’s Provided overall leadership

VP/Board of Directors – Spoerl Enterprises Inc. Ixonia, WI 2004-2006Spoerl Enterprises operated Spoerl Trucking Inc., a multi-mode irregular route contract carrier and Rock River Express Inc., a full-service freight brokerage

Promoted from Rock River Express OM to VP/Board of Directors. Responsibilities included growth of freight brokerage and truck line; national account sales for truckload, brokerage and consolidation; developing departmentalized management team; selection and implementation of TMS; raising capital for growth and expansion consistent with ownerships goals and expectations Developed management team and reporting structure Recruited and placed CFO Spec’ed equipment to improve fleet fuel economy and driver comfort Designed and implemented company driver and O/O recruiting program Fleet growth from 25 to 77 power units Lender interaction and presentations, raising 700K working capital Analyzed in-house vs. outsourced services Negotiated with suppliers and vendors Building committee member

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Operations Terminal Manager – Logistics Plus Inc. Milwaukee, WI 2002-2004Local cartage, DOTR van contract-carrier and freight brokerage

Hands on participation in day-to-day operations; recruited and hired company drivers, owner-operators, dispatchers, account managers and transportation coordinators; managed cross-dock and freight consolidation, routing. Designed and developed DOTR van contract carrier division, consisting of company

trucks and owner-operators Developed and implemented truckload brokerage model Selected and implemented technologies including TMS, hardware, phone system, etc. Developed and implemented owner-operator program Participated in inside and outside sales

Owner-Operator – WisTex Transportation Lomira, WI 1999 – 2002DOTR refrigerated truckload carrierDriver. Responsibilities included transporting refrigerated/temperature controlled consumer products within CONUS; hands on day-to-day operations and customer service

Transportation Manager – Gibson Recycling Inc. Atlanta, TX 1996 – 1999Subsidiary of Mono-Chem Corp., a liquid carbon black manufacturer with three additional manufacturing companies whose products included highway construction safety equipment, crumb rubber for playgrounds and asphalt applications, dock bumpers and other rubber related products. Gibson Recycling Inc. operated as a whole tire recycler.

Responsibilities included managing dispatch team; driver relations and recruiting; management of private fleet consisting of up to 40 trucks, 250 van trailers and 4 stainless steel bulk tankers operating in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas; overseeing route collection of disposal tires and recap buffing dust; responsible for on-site security and truck scale operations Promoted from dispatch operations to transportation manager over all five subsidiaries Designed and established a consolidated transportation department encompassing all

subsidiaries and divisions Reduced overall transportation spend 600K annually Sourced outside carriers and 3PL’s Negotiated rates Established driver recognition, award and incentive programs

EDUCATION & TRAINING: Schneider National Carriers-Accredited Customized Training Division-Portage, WI Fox Valley Technical Institute Advanced Driver Training, Tractor Trailer Jackknife

Avoidance, Decision Driving Techniques-Appleton, WI J.J. Keller-DOT Regulatory Training, Audit Preparation, Recordkeeping, Alcohol and

Controlled Substance Awareness-Oshkosh, WI Ryder Transportation Services-Alcohol and Controlled Substance for Management-

Shreveport, LA Commercial Carrier University Management Series (TCA)-Business Plan

Development, Driver Recruiting and Retention, Managing Cash Flow, Budget Planning, Forecasting, P&L Management, Equipment Lifecycle Evaluation,-Orlando, FL

Webster University-One on one Management-Vmax Performance Group BNSF University-Discipline of Market Leaders, Managing Within the Law,

Preventing Sexual Harassment, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Awareness-BNSF University Online

Gilmer High School-Gilmer, TX

APPLICATION KNOWLEDGE: TMS/CRM/Mileage and Routing Programs/MS Office Products: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

CAREER RECOGNITION: President’s Award 2011-BNSF Logistics LLC

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Traffic Clubs, TCA, LinkedIn

NON-TECHNICAL SKILLS: Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills, teaching, coaching and mentoring, teambuilding, strong commitment to ethical behaviors and integrity, networking, goal and objective development, managing with defined metrics