MICHAEL F. LEAHY31711 Dohany Drive Farmington Hills, MI 48336

Mikenumber20@gmail.com  248-505-9497 PROFILE  A results driven logistics expert, specializing in strategic transportation and cost reduction initiatives. I

have a long track record of delivering the right products, in the right quantities, to the right location, at the right time. I am organized, process driven, and have the ability to develop efficient logistic strategies to increase profitabilty.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

United Road Services September 2015 – October 2016 

Logistics Dispatch Supervisor (3 months)

Managed 9 dispatchers Reviewed Active Inventory with each dispatcher to ensure orders were delivered on time Reviewed orders 4 days and older to assure timely delivery Supervised, mentored and counseled Dispatch Team Addressed tardiness, and excessive absenteeism with staff verbally and or in writing Training of staff when hired Realigned staff workload as needed Ensured daily productivity of dispatchers

Logistics Dispatcher (10months)

Reviewed and prioritized region specific vehicles through OVISS system for dispatching Independently dispatched specific region in a timely manner to obtain the best possible profit

margin Managed and maintained relationships with carriers Addressed issues that may have arose during the dispatch process with supervisor and sales

team in order to meet and/or exceed customers’ expectations Was accessible after business hours as needed to service carrier accounts Oversaw all carrier communications within specific assigned region

Faygo Beverage Inc. – Detroit, MI May 1995 - April 2014   

Over the Road Dispatcher (11 years) Responsible for managing more than 15 over-the-road drivers Hired and negotiated rates with common carriers for best pricing Responsible for analyzing department fuel cost and efficiency Created the most cost efficient routes for company drivers Monitored company driver logs to ensure DOT laws were followed Found backhauls for company drivers to ensure highest level of profitability Calculated payroll for over the road drivers Assisted in driver safety program Fluent in DOT rules and regulations

Route Dispatcher (3 years) Created more cost efficient routes using Roadnet software Managed 40 local Route drivers Monitored drivers time cards to ensure hours of service were maintained Communicated daily with all Area Sales Managers

Area Sales Manager (4 years) Secured advertisement activity in store circular with local supermarkets Managed 6 merchandisers and monitored their activity Negotiated new product distribution The company goal was to increase business by 5% each month. I was able to increase sales by

112% for a total of 212% in May of 1997. Was able to take the #3 selling Territory and turned it into the #1 selling Territory with an

average gap of 5000 cases per month between my Territory and the #2 selling Territory

Merchandiser (1 year) Maintained product rotation in all stores Built product displays Liaison between Area Sales Manager and store manager Sustained inventory management

EDUCATIONUniversity of Michigan – DearbornCoursework completed toward Bachelor Degree

Henry Ford Community College – Dearborn, MI                            Obtained, Associate Degree in Liberal Arts