Jason Bowman727 Worthington Woods Blvd - 109

Worthington, OH 43085Cell: 216-904-6964

jasonbowm@gmail.comhttp://www.linkedin.com/pub/jason-bowman/30/182/a53

CAREER PROFILE

Client Services Professional with proven expertise in logistics account management, operational support, and accounting. Skilled negotiator with ability to develop effective relationships providing excellent service. Experienced in customer support for flatbed/step deck, over dimensional, dry van, refrigerated, LTL trucking, and transportation brokerage. Known as a valuable team player and the “go to” person with the ability to think outside the box to solve problems.

CAREER PROGRESSION

XPO Logistics “formerly Pacer Global Logistics”, Dublin, OH, 2014-PresentKey Account ManagerManage truckload service for several large accounts. Provide multiple carrier drop trailer service for large retail client at 3 of their key centers. Drove large contract bids for multiple clients. Grew load count and gross margin by more than 50%. Created detail information to improve accountability thereby significantly improving service levels. Consistently receives incentives for surpassing margin goals.

Yusen Logistics America, Cincinnati, OH, 2011- 2013Logistics SpecialistManaged truckload and LTL services for a variety of accounts providing elite customer service for household goods clients. Gave consistent accurate tracking and tracing of all loads in transit. Performed back office accounting functions releasing freight invoices in a timely manner and mitigating short paid invoices improving cash flow. Consistently increased revenue in a competitive market segment. Reduced average number of held invoices at 10 days and above by 85% as well as reduced payable audits. Negotiated with carriers on posted loads maximizing margins on all shipments

Gilmore Supply Chain Services “former Sammons Trucking Agency”, Panama City, FL, 2009- 2010Logistics SpecialistStartup operation that I developed procedures and used existing carrier relationships to effectively move freight. Scheduled shipments to haul inbound/outbound freight to both client and warehouse locations. Prepared freight bills, shipping documents and updated inventory control system with accurate information..

Sammons Trucking (a UTi Worldwide Company), Rock Hill, SC, 2005- 2009Southeast Regional CoordinatorManaged transportation services and located freight for flatbed, stepdeck, and heavy haul drivers throughout the Southeastern United States. Became an expert and served as software program and company operating procedures trainer to regional contract sales agents.

MRS Associates, New Albany, OH, 2004

Collections SpecialistProvided courteous professional phone collection service for past due credit card and car loan charge offs.

Amstan Logistics (A division of American Standard Corporation), Groveport, OH, 2002- 2003DispatcherSolicited customers and brokers for backhaul freight off East Coast into major head haul lanes of the Midwest. Serviced dry van freight needs for assigned large in house accounts. Cut deadhead miles by 20%, thereby saving costs and saving driver hours.

EDUCATIONBachelor of Arts and Sciences (2001), The Ohio State University-Max Fisher College of Business, Columbus,

OH, Business Administration - Specialization in Transportation Logistics and Marketing

TECHNICAL SKILLSHazmat Training CertificationTMS; Transportation Management Software (Powersuite, McLeod, Mercurygate, & Freight Optimizer)AS400 Database ApplicationMS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access)