Brandi Dawn

Dynamic & skillful professional with extensive experience managing dispatch & logistics with 10+ years in trucking & aggregate industry. Demonstrated expertise in maintaining accurate documentation with Excel & Google sheets, Reports & Detail-oriented dispatch & logistics, load sheets, driver's logs, invoice verification as well as load tickets. Expert at excelling at challenging tasks while developing new way to accomplish duties, skilled in invoice support, billing, AP/AR accuracy, load ticket management, driver documentation with developing and maintaining detailed spreadsheets.

Strong multitasker, expert in communication and coordination with drivers, scheduling loads as well as daily contact with customers & vendors, supporting high-volume operational and financial functions.

Dispatcher / Logistics Coordinator - Thurman Transportation, Inc. - Alvarado, TX

(2016-11)

• Coordinate daily dispatch for end-dump and tanker drivers, maximizing load efficiency and on-time deliveries.
• Track material levels (ABD, calcium, sand), gather documentation, and communicate with mines and vendors daily.
• Enter dispatch data, maintain spreadsheets for driver hours, fuel, mileage, MSHA hours, and Site-specific training.
• Prepare daily recap emails, pit updates, tanker spreadsheets, FSC reporting, and monthly closeout tasks.
• Verify load times, track tickets, and assist with collections by providing accurate documentation.
• Support AP/Billing with verifying documents, matching load tickets, and resolving discrepancies.
• Communicate with customers regarding load updates, issues, and pricing; support drivers with routing and issue resolution.
• Assist with new hire onboarding, orientation packets, driver updates, and maintaining compliance records.

Substitute Teacher - Venus ISD - Venus, TX

(2006-08 - 2016-10)

• Followed lesson plans, maintained classroom discipline, and supported individualized student needs.
• Documented attendance/behavior and communicated with administrators and staff.