Brian Surber

About Brian Surber

Accomplished Senior Level Executive (Leader) proficient in developing and executing aggressive strategic and critical initiatives by penetrating organizational silos and inspiring seamless collaboration. Demonstrated success synergizing team focus/energy while maximizing results encompassed by the following Strategic Our Team + Improve Our Process = Maximize

Experience

1. Member Board of Directors

   Customized Logistics And Delivery Association Clda

   Feb 2022 — Present

   Executive Committee Member -Secretary * Final Mile Forum Committee Chair * Sponsorship Chair * Education Committee Member * Magazine Committee MemberFounded in 1987, the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association (CLDA) is a non-profit trade association that advances the interests of the customized logistics and delivery industry through advocacy, networking and education. As an industry thought leader and representative for our members, the CLDA is committed to providing the resources and education for first to last mile carriers to stay educated about industry trends and opportunities.

Education

• Wilmington College (OH)

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Skills

• Managing External Vendors & Independent Contractor Partners
• Hiring, Training & Reviewing Managerial & Administrative Associates
• Transportation
• Fleet Management
• Air Freight
• Dispatching
• Freight
• Communications Across Departments Throughtout Organizations
• Managing Inventory/Purchasing to Ensure Optimal Efficiency
• Operations Management
• Management
• Maintaining the Professional Image, Safety & Security of Major Fleets
• Implementing & Maintaining Facility Budgets
• Maintaining Facility Image, Safety & Security
• Exceeding Service Goals and Meeting Kpi's in a High Volume Environment
• Designing & Implementing Unique Logistics Solutions for Large Volume Accounts
• Transportation Management
• Development of Safety, Security & Emergency Response Plans
• Training
• Logistics
• Managing Operations, Administration & Field Resources
• Leading People & Managing Processes in a Fast Paced Team Environment
• Trucking
• Logistics Management
• Ltl
• Supporting Loss Prevention & Security Programs Per Faa & Tsa Guidelines
• Sales
• Freight Forwarding
• 3pl
• Human Resources
• Organizing & Leading Corporate Training Initiatives at a Local Level
• Business Development & Key Account Retention
• Leadership
• Truckload
• Managing Profitable Organized Labor/Union Operations
• Budgets
• Contract Negotiation