Bradley Heddleston

I am interested in advancing my career with a company that will recognize and allow me to utilize my unique talents in Teamwork, Management, Customer Service and excellent cost control at a local level. A transportation professional known for high standards and results-driven approach. Expertise in coordinating logistics and optimizing transportation processes to ensure timely and efficient deliveries.

Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in route planning, fleet management, and problem-solving.

Material Coordinator - Maclean Power systems - Alabaster, AL

(2025-05 - 2026-08)

• Scheduled deliveries/pickups in and out of business
• Communicated with Planners/Buyers to insure product comes in and goes out as scheduled
• Communicated with warehouse personnel to keep smooth shipping at all times
• Created work orders and PO's to get product in and out of business
• Worked directly with the Master Planner, Planning Manager and Director of Material on a daily basis

Transportation Coordinator- Sr./Poultry Manager - US Foods - Birmingham, AL

(2017-03 - 2025-04)

• Delivered non-CDL deliveries as on routes or individual stops as needed
• Communicate with all company drivers in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Respond to all inquiries from drivers and customers, safety issues, accidents, policies, laws and all other regulations pertaining to existing policies and procedures
• Filling in as Trans Supervisor when ours transferred
• In charge of PM's, scheduling drivers for drug/medical card test, etc
• Familiar with creating, changing, auditing and closing out P.O.'s
• Familiar with Kronos, Lynx and Omnitracs
• Tracked shipments from dispatch through delivery to verify timely arrival
• Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements
• Supervised 9+ employees in Processing
• Increased sales and quality
• Made sure product goes out as requested and wholesome

Customer Service/HR Manager - SRA Foods - Birmingham, AL

(2008-01 - 2017-03)

• Increased front office walk up service by 40%
• Took over HR responsibilities in early 2010 while continuing to oversee walk-up service
• With the responsibility of HR duties, I oversaw keeping SRA Foods in compliance of all legal issues as well as giving advice to all levels of Management to move the company forward
• Zero unemployment compensation while in charge of H.R
• Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while always maintaining confidentiality
• Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required
• Twice helped Owner buy being the Processing Mgr. Until someone was found to take over

Assistant Manager - Hackbarth Delivery Services - Birmingham, AL

(2007-05 - 2007-12)

• Supervising Employees and Independent Contractors to make sure deliveries of any kind are delivered on time and professionally
• Familiar with warehouse inventory procedures
• Familiar with routes and how they are most efficiently completed
• First in company history to receive 100% audit inventory compliance
• Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations
• Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience

District Manager - Regal Entertainment Group - Middle TN, Alabama and Panhandle of Florida

(1997-01 - 2007-05)

• Supervise operations of all Regal Cinemas in Central Tennessee, Alabama and Panhandle of Florida- over $50M in revenue
• Interviewing, training, reviewing and hiring of General Managers
• Analyze results of Income Statements for individual theaters (P/L's)
• Oversee payroll budgets for individual theaters
• Responsible for auditing all monetary items and buildings condition
• Review and enforce policies and procedures of individual theaters
• Perform HR duties when policy/procedures may be not followed
• Interpret leases; communicate with shopping centers/property managers and ensuring that leases are complied with
• Responsible for opening and closing theater locations within my District
• Training and developing new District Managers
• Training and developing all levels of Management
• Discuss constructive ideas to my supervisors and other Home Office personnel on how to improve all aspects of Operations- and implementing them
• Helping other District Managers open locations across U.S
• Set up contracts with vendors/contractors that are in the best interest of the Company

General Manager - Regal Cinemas - Solon, OH

(1993-03 - 1996-12)

• Interviewing, hiring and training of Managers and Employees
• Scheduling for Managers, Employees, movies, and maintenance
• Responsible for all operational paperwork, deposits, petty cash, invoices and supplies
• Trained Managers for other locations
• Assisted in opening other theater locations across the U.S
• Involved with the transition of theater chain acquisitions across the U.S
• Trained and developed other theater General Managers

Assistant Manager - Red Lobster - Multiple Locations

(1989-06 - 1992-06)

• Responsible for back of the house scheduling
• Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations
• Responsible for controlling certain parts of a P/L
• Interviewing and hiring of personnel

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management - Kent State University