Emmett Cotton

Emmett Cotton

Retired

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Professional Truck Driver and Logistic Team Member

  • Education

    • Mackenzie High

      1998 - 2002
    • Argosy University

      -
      Assc. COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Central Texas College

      2004 - 2006
      Photography
    • Argosy University

      2016 - 2018
      Associate's degree COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES A
    • National Louis University

      2019 - 2021
      Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
    • National Louis University

      2018 - 2022
      Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management 3.4
  • Experience

    • Independent Logistic Specialist

      Jun 2005 - Jul 2014
      Retired

      -Advised clients on transportation and payment methods. -Tracked delivery progress of shipments. -Notified consignees, passengers, or customers of freight or baggage arrival and arrange for delivery. -Determined method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents. -Estimated freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights. -Kept records of all goods shipped, received, and stored. -Entered shipping information into a computer by hand or by a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods. -Checked import or export documentation to determine cargo contents and use tariff coding system to classify goods according to fee or tariff group. -Prepared manifests showing numbers of airplane passengers and baggage, mail, and freight weights, transmitting data to destinations. -Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies. -Installed straps, braces, and padding to loads to prevent shifting or damage during shipment. -Arranged insurance coverage for goods. -Directed or participated in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight. -Coordinated and supervised activities of workers engaged in packing and shipping merchandise. -Routed received goods to first available flight or to appropriate storage areas or departments, using forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment. -Opened cargo containers and unwrap contents, using steel cutters, crowbars, or other hand tools. -Contacted vendors or claims adjustment departments to resolve shipment problems or contact service depots to arrange for repairs. -Retrieved stored items and trace lost shipments as necessary. -Attached address labels, identification codes, and shipping instructions to containers. -Inspected and count items received and check them against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods. Show less

    • YMCA of the USA

      Oct 2016 - Nov 2017
      Night Manager

      -Directed administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services. -Prepared staff work schedules and assign specific duties. -Established or implemented departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with board members, organization officials, or staff members. -Performed personnel functions such as selection, training, or evaluation. -Planned or directed activities such as sales promotions that require coordination with other department managers. -Implemented or oversaw environmental management or sustainability programs addressing issues such as recycling, conservation, or waste management. -Directed non-merchandising departments of businesses, such as advertising or purchasing. Show less

    • Lyft

      Mar 2020 - now
      Driver
    • Fantasee Lighting

      Nov 2021 - now
      Truck Driver
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Drivers (CDL)

      State of Michigan
      Feb 2021
    • Class A CDL

      State of Michigan
      May 2021