Christopher Neil Ashby is seeking a position utilizing his education and experience in transportation and human relations. He has a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and worked in various transportation roles over 15 years, currently as Assistant Operations Manager at PLM Trailer Leasing. He is skilled in DOT compliance, Microsoft Office, and transportation software. In his free time, he coaches youth basketball teams.

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Christopher Neil Ashby
5209 Amberland Square, Atlanta, GA  Ph: (678) 910 - 6147  Email: nillyneil@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
To gain employment within a goal oriented and positive work environment where I can use my education and
experience in transportation and human relations to maximize company profitability and grow professionally.
PROFILE
I’m a firm believer that communication, compromise and being willing to listen can resolve all problems. I work
great with others and enjoy interacting with people. I pride myself on being a team builder and encourage myself
and others to be open, honest and receptive to suggestions.
EDUCATION
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN Bachelor of Science in Sociology, May 2002
 NCAA Div. I Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Year, 2001-2002
 Ranked 14th
in Nation in blocked shots per game for NCAA Div. I, 2001-2002
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL August 1997 - June 1999
 60 hours completed towards Bachelor’s degree, transferred sophomore year to Univ. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
 NCAA Basketball/Incoming All-State Georgia Basketball Freshman/McDonald All-American Honorable Mention
 Two years of summer employment at AAA Cooper Transportation Co.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
PLM Trailer Leasing, College Park, GA - Asst. Operations Manager February 2011- Current
Goal: Maximizing company profitability through superior customer service, efficiency and maintenance of a
professional, courteous and safe working environment. Responsibilities include:
Awards:
 Dedicated Service Award, March 7, 2016
 “Top Accounts Receivable Branch” and “Branch of the Year” awards at last company Employee Honors Banquet
 Individual recognition for being in the top three, company-wide, for trailer sales, quarterly since 2012
Arnold Transportation, Austell, GA - Fleet Manager June 2007- October 2010
Reason for Leaving: Local area terminals closed due to corporate downsizing. Responsibilities included:
Crowley Liner Services, Jacksonville, FL - Intermodal Coordinator March 2006 – May 2007
Reason for Leaving: Relocated back to Georgia with family following wife’s graduation. Responsibilities included:
Stonier Transportation, Jacksonville, FL - Freight Broker September 2004- March 2006
Reason for Leaving: Job assignment ended. Responsibilities included:
SKILLS
Haz-Mat certified, proficient with DOT protocol, Pegasus, D.A.T., RMI, A.S. 400, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, etc.), Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes and other operating software.
COMMUNITY & PERSONAL LIFE
 Married with a vivacious 13 year old daughter
 Peachtree City Youth Basketball League Volunteer Head Coach – 7th
/8th
Grade Girls (Team: PC Elite) 2015 - current
 Peachtree City 7th
/8th
Grade Girls Youth Basketball Traveling Team Volunteer Head Coach - current
 South Atlanta Basketball Association Girls and Boys Youth Basketball Referee - October 2010 - current
 Managing in/out-bound site operations
 Preparing weekly fleet inventory reports
 Preparing service tech, vendor and purchase orders
 Overseeing damage estimates and debt collection
 Coordinating with company personnel and customers
 Negotiating and finalizing trailer sales
 Overseeing service contracts and fleet inspections
 Maintaining customer files and insurance information
 Managing daily activity of 50 + OTR drivers
 Ensuring DOT/preventative maintenance compliance
 Preparing service tech, vendor and purchase orders
 Overseeing preventative maintenance compliance
 Coordinating driver scheduling and routes
 Overseeing guaranteed delivery accounts
 Overseeing perishable freight handling compliance
 Coordinating route mileage and fuel idle percentages
 Overseeing intermodal freight and D.O.T. compliance
 Updating driver/freight tracking systems
 Ensuring proper container/trailer asset utilization
 Maintaining interface with various departments
 Booking and managing freight
 Negotiating sales rates
 Tracking/scheduling driver pickup and deliveries
 Processing accounting paperwork