Daniel J. Costello135 Helfer Lane, Minoa, New York 13116-1121

Residence: (315) 656-9473 Cell: (315) 430-2619 E-mail: dcostel2@twcny.rr.com

Skills Customer Relations

SalesLogistics & Transportation

Billing & InvoicingPurchasing

Risk ManagementDriver Management

Warehouse OperationsImporting & Exporting

Freight Forwarding

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE LIFTECH EQUIPMENT COMPANIES, E. Syracuse, NY July 2013 to November 2014 Senior Rental Analyst

Supervised the rental department staff and managed three tractor trailer drivers. Daily customer service duties included answering telephones, producing rate quotes &

bids, answering billing questions and resolving customer concerns related to rentals. Support the sales staff by setting up rentals and answering questions on rental equipment

availability. Developed new sales leads by contacting sales with information about frequent renters or

customers looking to demo or purchase new equipment. Active in the purchase of new equipment for the trucking operation and the rental fleet. Assisted the service department by arranging rental equipment for shop jobs, and

coordinated the transportation of the equipment. Driver manager duties included the reviewing of the Driver’s Daily Log and trip sheets. Conducted safety and load tie-down training. Responsible for arranging service on the company’s tractors and trailers. Conducted FMCSA compliance audits of the driver’s hours of service to ensure the safe

operation of the company’s tractors & trailers.

PPC, E. Syracuse, NY March 2012 to June 2013Compliance and Shipping Support Administrator

Responsible for coordinating international air and ocean shipments. Provided transportation quotes to support customer service and sales. Conducted internal audits of international import shipments to ensure compliance. Utilized SAP to create shipping documents, create quotes and organize inventory

transactions. Reconciled the inventory of the Miami, FL distribution center daily. Prepared and dispatched the daily shipment load for the Miami, FL distribution center.

THE SHAKER GROUP, INC., E. Syracuse, NY September 2010 to February 2012Account Executive

Took an active role in business development for the branch by cold-calling and conducting client meetings.

Communicated company services to new and perspective clients. Researched and presented rate quotes to current and perspective clients. Assisted customers with the processing of credit applications to set up accounts. Provided follow up on quotes and sales calls. Produced written sales reports for management. Managed contacts in a CRM/Sales database.

Domestic Coordinator Manage same day, overnight and deferred air freight shipments. Negotiate with domestic air and truck vendors to achieve cost effective strategies for

client’s shipments. Arrange brokerage trucking for expedited, LTL, dry van and specialized equipment. Review all incoming invoicing for accuracy and supervise client billing.

EDUCATION Le Moyne College, Syracuse, NY, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Major: History, Minor: Education 1996Cazenovia College, Cazenovia, NY, Associate of Arts Degree, Major: Liberal Arts 1993

Computer Skills: Proficient in the use of Microsoft software and Microsoft operating systems: Windows 7, Word, Excel, Outlook and SAP.