Timothy Reese
West Bloomfield
Summary
Strategic Solution Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, process optimization, and customer relationship management. Excel at communication, leadership, and problem-solving, ensuring successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Solutions Manager
Logos Logistics
Romulus, MI
02.2025 - Current
- Develop and execute transportation strategies for shippers across multiple industries, aligning carrier capacity with customer supply chain objectives.
- Analyze freight networks, transportation spend, and service requirements to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with shippers and carriers to improve capacity planning, service performance, and market competitiveness.
- Lead transportation sourcing initiatives, negotiating rates and service agreements to optimize freight costs and carrier utilization.
- Advise customers on mode selection, routing strategies, and capacity solutions to support operational continuity and service reliability.
- Monitor transportation market trends, capacity conditions, and pricing fluctuations to proactively develop customer-specific logistics solutions.
- Collaborate with operations teams to resolve service disruptions, mitigate supply chain risks, and maintain customer satisfaction.
Director of Transportation
Camel Energy
Ann Arbor
04.2023 - 02.2025
- Directed national transportation operations supporting 44 customer lanes across the United States.
- Managed relationships with carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders to ensure reliable service and competitive freight costs.
- Oversaw end-to-end transportation from international suppliers in Malaysia and China to final U.S. delivery.
- Developed transportation KPIs to track on-time delivery, carrier performance, and freight cost trends.
- Implemented real-time shipment tracking systems improving visibility for internal teams and customers.
- Led development of transportation Standard Operating Procedures covering import compliance, carrier management, and shipment tracking.
- Coordinated multimodal transportation including ocean, rail, and truckload shipments.
- Improved operational efficiency through process improvements and standardized workflows.
- Trained logistics staff on transportation procedures and compliance requirements.
- Managed high-volume freight operations across nationwide distribution network.
Logistics Coordinator and Freight Broker
Lineage Logistics
04.2020 - 04.2023
- Managed transportation operations booking and tracking 100+ loads per week.
- Negotiated rates and secured carrier capacity using DAT and carrier networks.
- Developed reporting tools to track on-time delivery and service performance.
- Expanded carrier network through onboarding and qualification processes.
- Optimized daily shipment routing to improve service reliability and cost efficiency.
- Developed SOPs for carrier setup and transportation processes.
- Coordinated with operations and asset teams to ensure shipment execution.
- Improved transportation visibility through Excel reporting tools and automation.
Lead Logistics Coordinator
Penske
Novi, MI
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Managed transportation operations supporting major manufacturing accounts.
- Coordinated shipments with 50+ carriers across multiple warehouse locations.
- Led carrier performance reviews focused on service and on-time delivery.
- Developed transportation SOPs to standardize processes across operations.
- Analyzed transportation data using Excel, SQL, and Power BI.
- Served as team lead supporting onboarding and training of new employees.
- Managed transportation operations across multiple warehouse sites.
Freight Forwarding Agent (Coverage Assurance)
Active On Demand
09.2015 - 11.2017
- Managed network of 200+ carriers across Midwest to ensure timely and efficient transportation solutions.
- Scheduled transloads, cross-docks, and deliveries to optimize shipment flow and meet customer deadlines.
- Coordinated shipments using TMS systems and real-time tracking tools.
- Acted as primary escalation contact for transportation issues, facilitating quick resolutions and maintaining service standards.
- Ensured shipments met customer service requirements and timelines.
- Provided ground, air, and ocean transportation solutions for 75+ customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05-2013
Skills
- Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Freight optimization
- Carrier Rate Analysis
- Shipment Tracking Systems
- KPI Development
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Power BI & SQL
- Transport strategy
- Cost optimization
- Team leadership
- Customer management
Affiliations
- Associate Pastor, Detroit, MI (2016-Present)
- Citadel for Perpetual Learning, Detroit, MI (2025-Present)
Accomplishments
- Clerical Ordination 2023 - Ordained Elder, COGIC denomination
Timeline
Transportation Solutions Manager
Logos Logistics
02.2025 - Current
Director of Transportation
Camel Energy
04.2023 - 02.2025
Logistics Coordinator and Freight Broker
Lineage Logistics
04.2020 - 04.2023
Lead Logistics Coordinator
Penske
09.2017 - 03.2020
Freight Forwarding Agent (Coverage Assurance)
Active On Demand
09.2015 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Wayne State University