Nick Kurkjian
Versatile Logistics Leader
Professional Status
Employed
Open to opportunities
About Me
I successfully completed my High School education at Fremd High School. I graduated and received my diploma in 2012. Having worked in the Logistics industry for 4 years, I've had the benefit of being cross trained in numerous transportation divisions.
I find that I work best when a goal is set in place. I'm very quick to adapt to changes in this industry as it's a critical attribute to staying on top of "the game" especially in respect to the trucking market as a whole.
To become successful, I've had to develop a jack of all trades mindset to better understand the intricacies of each individual truck market. My customer base is very broad and demands a range of expectations from specialized truck requirements to air, ocean and military moves. Domestically, I've always reassured my customers that they can come to me with anything and I'll find a way to move it.
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-kurkjian-6b0394142/
I find that I work best when a goal is set in place. I'm very quick to adapt to changes in this industry as it's a critical attribute to staying on top of "the game" especially in respect to the trucking market as a whole.
To become successful, I've had to develop a jack of all trades mindset to better understand the intricacies of each individual truck market. My customer base is very broad and demands a range of expectations from specialized truck requirements to air, ocean and military moves. Domestically, I've always reassured my customers that they can come to me with anything and I'll find a way to move it.
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-kurkjian-6b0394142/
Senior Logistics Coordinator
BM2 Freight Services
Since September 2019
Full-time
Des Plaines
United States - Illinois
- Develop relationships with current customers as well as foster new relationships through sales calls/meetings.
- Quarterly work trips throughout the continental U.S. meeting with prospects as well as current customers to sharpen our focus on their logistics needs.
- Train associates to develop their skills in negotiation, terminology and truck dimensions.
- Build strong lasting relationships with truck providers and understanding their market influence as a whole.
- Provide my team with insight as to where the the current and future logistic market currently stands.
Capacity Manager
Fastmore Logistics
March 2018
to September 2019
Full-time
Elk Grove Village
United States - Illinois
- Develop and maintain carrier relationships.
- Oversee carrier compliance and identify carrier capabilities.
- Update Fastmore’s TMS with carrier and equipment availability.
- Manage communication between Account Managers and carriers.
- Negotiate competitive rates with carriers predicated on current market conditions.
- Monitor progress of shipments and address any mid-transit issues with the sales teams.
Carrier Sales Representative
Werner Logistics (Chicago)
May 2016
to March 2018
Full-time
Lombard
United States - Illinois
- Developing relationships with carriers as well introducing new partnered carriers to our system.
- Utilize trusted carriers on both spot market loads and committed freight to further the relationship.
- Understand and operate the companies shipping software "SMART" and utilize the tools provided in the system to book loads.
- Demonstrate strong negotiation skills with carriers as to make a substancial profit margin on a load.
- Communicate any problems or unplanned occurrences throughout the load to the project manager.
- Nominated to be on a specialized team known as the BTE (Brokerage Technology Enhancement) Group where we discussed ideas for future updates in our current TMS and relayed that information to our respective brokerage office regions.
Final Mile Freight Forwarder
Net Retailers
May 2015
to April 2017
Gold Coast (chicago)
United States - Illinois
- create freight quotes and manual BOL's.
- process freight claims and returns.
- maintain multiple vendor shipping accounts for routing.
- Using multiple carrier and vendor portals.
- Reconcile and upload carrier freight bills for payment.
- Determine best cost for routing shipments with freight quotes.
- Update customers with shipping status and transit information.
switched majors in 2014 from IT information systems to Supply Chain Management
- Gap Selling - Keenan
- Crush It - Gary Vaynerchuk
- The Science Of Politics and Fear - Dan Gardner
- 12 Rules for Life - Jordan Peterson
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53' Dry Van
Expert
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53' Flatbed / Conestoga
Expert
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53' Reefer
Advanced
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53' Dry Van Haz
Advanced
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Expedited Hotshots. I.E. Sprinter Van, Large Straight, Small Straight
Expert
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Intermodal
Intermediate
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Drayage
Good
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LCL/LTL
Good
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Over dimensional / Overweight
Advanced
