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Matthew Edwards

Matthew Edwards

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager, Systems at Saddle Creek Logistics Services

  • Education

    • Strawberry Crest HighSchool

      2009 - 2013
      High School General Studies

      Activities and Societies: FBLA, Varsity Baseball

    • Florida Polytechnic University

      2014 - 2017
      Bachelor’s Degree Science and Technology Management, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

      Activities and Societies: President and Founder of FLPoly APICS affiliate chapter, Operations Chairman of Polytechnic Project Management club, Automotive club President and Founder of Florida Polytechnic affiliated APICS chapter (Operations management organization) (Sophomore/Junior)Operations Chairman ( Polytech Project management club) (Sophomore/Junior)Request for Proposal (RFP) Project Presentation ( Freshman/Sophomore).

  • Experience

    • Caspers Company

      Dec 2011 - Jan 2015
      Assistant manager

      Kitchen management, report to Kitchen Department Head. Collected Inventory numbers, managed food cost and waste.

    • Florida Polytechnic University

      Feb 2014 - Jun 2016
      Admissions Associate

      -Assist current and future students in enrollment process.-Give campus tours to future students.-Assist the Director and Vice Provost with the use of salesforce (CRM) in the enrollment process.-Report to Director of admissions and Vice Provost of enrollment services.-Implemented Paperless enrollment process through the CRM.

    • Oakley Transport, Inc.

      Jan 2016 - Aug 2017
      Logistics Analyst

      Provided reports and analysis for Sales, Operations, recruiting and Fleet maintenance.Reviewed potential accounts for cost savingsImplemented a toll program to increase efficiency, reduce cost and increase driver moral. Ad-Hoc reporting and projects as needed for leadership. Consulted with leadership to develop corporate wide KPI’s.

    • Publix Super Markets

      Aug 2017 - May 2019

      Support Maintenance operations for industrial operations ( Fleet , Distribution, Refrigeration and Manufacturing)Provide reports and support projects on corporate KPI’sGenerate life cycle cost review for Rolling Equipment.Consult with leadership on cost savings and effectiveness of maintenance operations. Supported outbound transportation operations.Provided reporting and analysis on corporate KPI’s.Managed transportation data in different access databases to provide analysis and consultation to leadership.

      • Business Analyst - Maintenance/Supply Chain

        May 2018 - May 2019

      • Busniess Analyst - Transportation/Supply Chain

        Aug 2017 - May 2018

    • Dillon Logistics

      May 2019 - Sept 2021
      Regional Customer Service / Logistics Manager

      -Operates at a terminal leader level of responsibility and authority-Reports directly to regional leader-Leads the Customer Service/Fleet Optimization team -Ensures overall customer satisfaction through problem-solving, communication, and the fostering of positive customer relationships-Develops operating strategies to meet financial objectives - Ensures the orders meet the revenue targets on a daily/weekly/monthly basis-Is responsible for the utilization of the fleet using all available resources-Communicates effectively with external customers and internal stakeholders-Drives continuous improvement in the markets, improving equipment and driver utilization-Works with the sales team establishing new revenue streams and driving continuous growth -Ensures a safety culture is present throughout the operational management team with adherence to all company and customer policies and procedures-Maintains all necessary transportation permits, fuel cards, and other administrative functions for the region -Manages team’s training, coaching, counseling, and personnel development Show less

    • Saddle Creek Logistics Services

      Oct 2021 - now

      Leading the transportation systems team. Ranging from two TMS to support brokerage and fleet operations. Imaging/indexing software Yard management systems Intranet pages Server management System AdministrationTMS - TruckMate (Trimble)Image serversServer ManagementSystem SupportLogistics ConsultingEDI

      • Manager, Systems

        Apr 2023 - now

      • System Analyst

        Oct 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Servesafe

      Dec 2014

    • Hazardous Material Management/Transportation

      Florida Department of Transportation
      May 2017

    • The Captain: Leadership Excellence Course

      Academy Leadership
      Mar 2023
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Matthew Edwards
      President's List President's Office Dec 2016 Dear Matthew Edwards,On behalf of the faculty and staff of Florida Polytechnic University, I would like to commendyou for your academic achievement for the Fall 2016 academic term. As a result of yourperformance, your name has been placed on the President List. This esteemed honor is bestowedto full-time students who complete 12 or more college-level semester hours during the semesterand maintain a 3.90-4.00 grade point average.This significant achievement exemplifies… Show more Dear Matthew Edwards,On behalf of the faculty and staff of Florida Polytechnic University, I would like to commendyou for your academic achievement for the Fall 2016 academic term. As a result of yourperformance, your name has been placed on the President List. This esteemed honor is bestowedto full-time students who complete 12 or more college-level semester hours during the semesterand maintain a 3.90-4.00 grade point average.This significant achievement exemplifies your hard work, dedication and motivation tosucceed. You are an important component of this institution and you should be proud of youraccomplishments.Again, we extend our congratulations for being named to the President List and look forward toworking with you as you continue to pursue your academic goals.Sincerely,Dr. Randy K. AventPresident Show less
    • Awarded to Matthew Edwards
      Provost List Provost May 2016 This esteemed honor is bestowed to full-time students whocomplete 12 or more college-level semester hours during the semester and maintain a 3.50-3.89 gradepoint average.3.60
    • Awarded to Matthew Edwards
      RFP Finalist(Top 10) Engineering Nov 2014 Finalist and the Request for proposal project for intro to engineering. I was the project lead on Acoustics management in the IST building at Florida Polytechnic University.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Foundation Board Member

      Issued by Florida Trucking Association on Jan 2020
      Florida Trucking AssociationAssociated with Matthew Edwards

    • Receptionist

      Issued by American Association of Kidney Patients on May 2010
      American Association of Kidney PatientsAssociated with Matthew Edwards