1. Dec 1988-Mar 2015
Mar 1985-Dec 1988
JAMES NEILSON
Professional Summary
Seasoned Traffic Manager with more than 25 years of experience in fast-paced
heavy equipment shipping, domestic and international. Excellent coordination and
innovative skills. Track record of achieving exceptional results in insuring
on-time and undamaged delivery of customer product and also the same for inbound
shipments to build the machinery.
Skills
Transportation
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Writing
Coordination
Equipment Selection
Experience
Traffic Manager
Farrel Corp - Ansonia, CT
Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or
exports, or customer issues.
Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business
systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or
shipping.
Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or
warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
Negotiate with suppliers or customers to improve supply chain efficiency or
sustainability.
Negotiate transportation rates or services.
Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with
regulatory or legal requirements.
Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification,
or performance evaluation.
Create policies or procedures for logistics activities.
Communicate freight transportation information to customers or suppliers,
using transportation management, electronic logistics marketplace, or
electronic freight information systems, to improve efficiency, speed, or
quality of transportation services.
Condominium Maintenance
Self employed - Fairfield, CT
82 Edgecomb Road, Cheshire, CT 06410-1006
Ph: (203)271-1899
jneilson499@gmail.com

2. Sep 1982-Mar 1985
Jun 1973
Did minor repairs, plumbing, carpentry, painting and condominium complexes
Inside sales and purchasing
Elm X-ray Co. - Old Greenwich, CT
Handled all inside sales from phone calls. Assisted in purchasing equipment to
satisfy customer requirements.
Education
High School Diploma : General
Andrew Warde High School - Fairfield, CT
Business Management
Fairfield University - Fairfield , CT
Community Service
Volunteer, Double Dog Rescue, 2008-Current
Additional Information
U.S. Air Force and CT Air National Guard 1975 - 1982. Security Specialist and
Inventory Control Clerk. Honorable Discharge.