Ben Holcomb
1416 Broad Street Mount Vernon WA 98274
Phone: 206-681-7909 E-Mail: ben.osubeavers@gmail.com
Objective
I am a hard-working, detail-oriented multi-tasker with extensive experience in all aspects of transportation and
logistics. I’m looking for a position that allows me to utilize my background in the industry to provide quality
services with a dynamic, growing company.
Experience
Brown Line LLC October 2011 - Present
Seattle Terminal Manager
Manage the Seattle Terminal for Brown Line, an LTL Temperature Controlled trucking company, consisting of an
office staff of 10, warehouse staff of 15 and a driver fleet of 20 drivers and trucks.
Brown Line is recognized as an industry leader in the transportation of temperature-controlled, less-than-
truckload (LTL) and truckload service to customers throughout the U.S. and Western Canada. We ensure your
fresh products get to market with the same care you took in producing them. We ship temperature- controlled
delicate commodities from the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia and deliver to locations in California, the
Southwest, Midwest and the Northeast. Our newly expanded network provides customers a seamless, door-to-
door, high quality refrigerated delivery network. Early morning delivery allows your customers to use the
product the same day. We can also take care of your non-refrigerated freight.
Prometheus Energy April 2010 – June 2011
Logistics Coordinator
Managed transport and product delivery logistics with a portfolio LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) companies.
Worked with transportation carrier to manage the transport and delivery logistics for a fleet of LNG tankers.
Works to safely coordinate the transportation of LNG product from production plants in Utah and New Mexico
to customers throughout the United States.
Interfaced directly with customers to understand the customer’s overall needs, ensuring they continued to receive
the highest level of customer service. Served as the 24/7 point of escalation for issues or activities that the
customer experienced during product utilization or deliveries.
Scheduled supply and demand logistics including date and time of delivery to customers, optimizing for
companies production schedules. Recorded new customer and sales data into account tracking database.
CRST Capacity Solutions June 2009 – April 2010
Branch Manager
Opened the first Portland, Oregon branch for CRST
Responsible for full P & L Management, monthly progress towards goals, and annual branch budget.
Actively solicited and developed new customers through the use of both inside and outside sales.
Responsible for account management and negotiating pricing with customers and vendors.
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4E Logistics April 2008 – October 2008
Operations Manager
Responsible for managing day-to-day operations, including but not limited to load tracking, tracing, and daily
customer relations management.
Developed customer base and supported business development through inside and outside sales.
Managed 4E Logistics’ Seattle Branch profit and loss statements.
Responsible for import/export compliance, ensuring compliance with all regulatory guidelines and procedures.
NYK Logistics September 2004 – April 2008
Customer Service/Transportation Broker
Provided transportation services to broad, diverse customer base by maintaining client relations and researching
potential areas of client development.
Acquired accounts, retained and ensured the proper functioning of existing accounts.
Organized cold calling, processed load orders and delivery support for clients.
Education
Oregon State University September 1997 – August 2001
Bachelor of Science, Merchandise Management
Skills
Highly competitive, self-starter who is organized, disciplined, and goal-oriented.
Excellent communication skills demonstrated by ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds. Listens to
determine needs of customers before offering a solution. Quickly establishes rapport with clients.
Experienced in providing written and oral presentations. Resourceful and committed.
Welcomes the challenge of solving problems.

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    Ben Holcomb 1416 BroadStreet Mount Vernon WA 98274 Phone: 206-681-7909 E-Mail: ben.osubeavers@gmail.com Objective I am a hard-working, detail-oriented multi-tasker with extensive experience in all aspects of transportation and logistics. I’m looking for a position that allows me to utilize my background in the industry to provide quality services with a dynamic, growing company. Experience Brown Line LLC October 2011 - Present Seattle Terminal Manager Manage the Seattle Terminal for Brown Line, an LTL Temperature Controlled trucking company, consisting of an office staff of 10, warehouse staff of 15 and a driver fleet of 20 drivers and trucks. Brown Line is recognized as an industry leader in the transportation of temperature-controlled, less-than- truckload (LTL) and truckload service to customers throughout the U.S. and Western Canada. We ensure your fresh products get to market with the same care you took in producing them. We ship temperature- controlled delicate commodities from the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia and deliver to locations in California, the Southwest, Midwest and the Northeast. Our newly expanded network provides customers a seamless, door-to- door, high quality refrigerated delivery network. Early morning delivery allows your customers to use the product the same day. We can also take care of your non-refrigerated freight. Prometheus Energy April 2010 – June 2011 Logistics Coordinator Managed transport and product delivery logistics with a portfolio LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) companies. Worked with transportation carrier to manage the transport and delivery logistics for a fleet of LNG tankers. Works to safely coordinate the transportation of LNG product from production plants in Utah and New Mexico to customers throughout the United States. Interfaced directly with customers to understand the customer’s overall needs, ensuring they continued to receive the highest level of customer service. Served as the 24/7 point of escalation for issues or activities that the customer experienced during product utilization or deliveries. Scheduled supply and demand logistics including date and time of delivery to customers, optimizing for companies production schedules. Recorded new customer and sales data into account tracking database. CRST Capacity Solutions June 2009 – April 2010 Branch Manager Opened the first Portland, Oregon branch for CRST Responsible for full P & L Management, monthly progress towards goals, and annual branch budget. Actively solicited and developed new customers through the use of both inside and outside sales. Responsible for account management and negotiating pricing with customers and vendors.
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    Page 2 4E LogisticsApril 2008 – October 2008 Operations Manager Responsible for managing day-to-day operations, including but not limited to load tracking, tracing, and daily customer relations management. Developed customer base and supported business development through inside and outside sales. Managed 4E Logistics’ Seattle Branch profit and loss statements. Responsible for import/export compliance, ensuring compliance with all regulatory guidelines and procedures. NYK Logistics September 2004 – April 2008 Customer Service/Transportation Broker Provided transportation services to broad, diverse customer base by maintaining client relations and researching potential areas of client development. Acquired accounts, retained and ensured the proper functioning of existing accounts. Organized cold calling, processed load orders and delivery support for clients. Education Oregon State University September 1997 – August 2001 Bachelor of Science, Merchandise Management Skills Highly competitive, self-starter who is organized, disciplined, and goal-oriented. Excellent communication skills demonstrated by ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds. Listens to determine needs of customers before offering a solution. Quickly establishes rapport with clients. Experienced in providing written and oral presentations. Resourceful and committed. Welcomes the challenge of solving problems.