Glen Melland

2212 country club dr. unit16 • Woodridge, Illinois • 815-210-5756

Objective: To obtain a position in operations with a growing organization.

Experience:
Saia motor freight Hinsdale, IL
Freight Handler / Driver/ supervisor asst. 5-2009 to present

Arkansas Best Freightways (ABF) Oswego, IL

Operations Supervisor 8-2002 to 2-2009

• Consistently exceeded production and load average goals for a region that
had not met goals prior to my arrival.
• Developed plans for modification of operating procedures in order to utilize
effective time management and reduce costs.
• Examined each item of freight for size and weight to determine sequence of
loading so that maximum amount of freight could be loaded into each trailer.
• Compared items of freight loaded and unloaded with listing on waybill and
other shipping records to ensure that all freight was routed to specified
destination; utilized maximum capacity on all trailers.
• Highly experienced in the Qnet program.
• Experience in dispatching drivers to reduce mileage and hourly cost.

Consolidated Freightways Bridgeview, IL

Freight Handler / Driver 11-1987 to 8-2002

• Loaded and unloaded Hazardous materials for distribution to various

suppliers across the country.
• Identified and resolved loading and shipping problems.
• Spotted loaded and unloaded trailers at assigned dock space for unloading
and loading of material.
• Connected loaded semi-trailers to tractors.
• Suggested changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase
efficiency of shop, department, and work crews.
• Initiated and suggested plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Trained new workers in all aspects of the job.

Education: Williston High School North Dakota

Area of study: General study and additional shop and auto mechanic courses.
Graduation Date: June 1986

Additional Skills: • Experienced in resolving computer and peripheral problems.

• Obtained CDL permit with hazardous material (Hazmat) and tanker
endorsements.
• Ability to quickly master new skills.
• Flexible, adaptable style and hands-on approach.
• Highly skilled in disassembling and reassembling mechanical
components on automobiles.
• Experienced in: Power tools, ARC welding and acetylene torches.

References: Available upon request.