DELVIN R. ARNOLD

DELVIN ARNOLD

Empty Equipment Specialist

Harbor City, CA
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My focus as a Equipment Specialist is to minimize per diem charges by aggressively corresponding with steam ship lines along with port terminals and executive staff to arrange return of empty containers to LA/LB terminals ASAP. This is a daily consistent effort. If ports are not receiving certain SSL's, then it is my responsibility to see if there are off site return depots, or if unit can be street turned. These matters become crucial when a company storage yards become congested and / or when units have a lot of dwell days outside the ports

Experience

2021 Sep - 2023 Mar
EMPTY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST
NEXT FREIGHT SOLUTIONS / Long Beach, CA

Led workflow coordination of company's most valuable customer/client through accurate creation of daily Google

Sheets. Consistently delivered high quality standard, increasing operational efficiency and reducing per diem charges.

● Worked closely with Dispatch and other departments communicating up-to-the-minute best practices.

● Successfully corrected numerous data errors achieving greater efficiency and daily revenue.

● Expert coordination of terminal website data, applying extensive research skill.

● Worked closely with billing department, authorizing invoices and adding accessorials to AR (Accounts Receivable).

Harbor City, CA

● Communicated via email/telephone/Internet search, coordinating empty units for termination and monitoring port terminals for restrictions announcements/single empty return appointments and dual transactions.

● Strong understanding of Blue Cargo web portal: expert-level researching of automated container level tracking on dwelling containers.

2021 Mar - 2021 Sep
PORT DISPATCHER
ABILITY/TRIMODAL / Carson, CA

Entrusted to make calculated decisions balancing productivity - with operational/customer needs. Demonstrated high degree of time management and problem-solving skill as primary point of customer contact.

● Championed customer care, improving company reputation and ensuring repeat business by reporting via emailing, in-person and telephone communications.

● Pivoted in a high-pressure environment managing pending empty containers, containers retrieved from port, alternative return locations and readying for return to receiving terminals.

● Planned and organized detailed activities ensuring smooth running of vessels and achievement of objectives.

● Seamlessly operated Trimodal dispatch system, communicating with drivers while processing load-out and empty in-equipment Interchange receipts.

● Kept tight control over demurrage and Pier Pass - with minimal financial cost to company.

● Scheduled imports and dispatched drivers, successfully matching empty containers and import appointments.

2020 Aug - 2021 Mar
PORT DISPATCHER
DAMCO DISTRIBUTION / Carson, CA

Received promotion to Port Dispatcher - from Equipment Control Specialist following exemplary execution of duties.

● Led the coordination, scheduling and dispatch (Trinium Dispatch software) for Los Angeles and Long Beach ports.

● Point of contact for drivers with manifest inconsistencies and other conflicts, ensuring on-time payments.

● Delegated private owned chassis to correct/appropriate yards, while managing 1-2 free flows (usually from APM and TTI) a week. Oversaw peel offs of hundreds of containers.

● Ever a customer service enthusiast, resolved customer complaints and inquiries as point of contact, exemplifying the importance of customer care in the freight management process.

2019 Jul - 2020 Mar
EQUIPMENT CONTROL SPECIALIST
EARLIER EMPLOYMENT / Carson, CA
2017 Nov - 2018 Mar
CUSTOMER SERVICE
WWL/VEHICLE SERVICES OF AMERICA / Wilmington, CA
2016 Aug - 2017 Mar
DISPATCHER-BROKER
FREIGHT HORSE / Carson, CA

Education

1985
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Diploma

Diploma, (1985) - GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, LOS ANGELES, CA

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