Kevin Thompson
Summary
Results-driven Operations and Logistics Leader with 30+ years of experience across transportation, distribution, warehouse operations, terminal management, and multi-site business leadership. Proven track record of building and scaling regional operations, improving profit margins, managing P&L budgets exceeding $1M, and leading high-performing teams across trucking, cold storage, warehousing, and supply chain environments. Extensive expertise in safety compliance (DOT, HOS), fleet and facility maintenance, dispatching, route optimization, inventory control, and process improvement. Adept at cross-functional leadership, employee development, customer relationship management, and data-driven decision-making using TMS, WMS, and ERP systems. CDL-licensed leader with strong hands-on operational knowledge and executive-level management capability.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver Class A
Warrens Foods-Ogden
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinated purchasing and vendor deliveries, ensuring order accuracy and maintaining 98% on-time fulfillment.
- Analyzed logistics and usage data to support buying decisions and reduce costs by 10–15%.
- Processed procurement documentation including invoices and receipts, achieving 100% compliance.
- Collaborated with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues and improve service performance.
Office Manager
Dash Appliance Repair
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinated technician scheduling and service dispatch, increasing coverage efficiency by 20%.
- Developed supplier and customer relationships, supporting 15% growth in recurring business.
- Managed parts purchasing and inventory levels, reducing service delays by 25%.
- Oversaw vehicle maintenance and operating costs, maintaining 98% fleet availability.
Terminal Manager
Diversified Transfer & Storage, Inc
09.2012 - 09.2023
- Led multi-state operations and purchasing activities, increasing profit margins by 15%.
- Coordinated vendor deliveries, LTL dispatch, and route planning, improving cost efficiency by 12%.
- Analyzed P&L and operating expenses, reducing maintenance and supply costs by 10%.
- Managed staffing, supplier relations, and service performance, boosting retention by 18%.
Realtor-Independent Agent
Equity Real Estate
12.1998 - 12.2012
- Guided clients through purchase and sale transactions, supporting informed decisions and closing 95%+ deals on schedule.
- Coordinated cross-functional partners including lenders, title teams, and inspectors to streamline approvals and reduce closing timelines by 20%.
- Analyzed buyer requirements and market conditions to recommend cost-effective options, improving client satisfaction and purchase success rates.
- Delivered qualification resources and documentation support, increasing buyer readiness and approval rates by 30%.
Warehouse Foreman
Extension Logistics-Salt
07.2011 - 08.2012
- Managed warehouse and 14 employees, achieving 99.88% error-free shipments.
- Coordinated multi-state product distribution, ensuring 100% on-time deliveries.
- Optimized inventory and shipping processes using IMI software, improving procurement efficiency.
- Trained and evaluated drivers, maintaining compliance and operational continuity.
Truck Instructor/Tester
CR England-Salt
04.2007 - 05.2011
- Developed and managed training programs, creating policy manuals and procedures that improved staff compliance and efficiency by 25%.
- Oversaw CDL testing and state record management using AS400, ensuring 100% accuracy in score reporting and regulatory adherence.
- Certified as State CDL third-party tester, conducting road, backing, and pre-trip evaluations to maintain high operational standards.
- Implemented Flex program enhancements, streamlining workflows and improving training completion rates by 30%.
Supply Specialist
Utah National Guard (UTNG)
04.2005 - 04.2006
- Managed logistics and supply operations, supporting 100% mission readiness.
- Operated and maintained military vehicles, ensuring safe, efficient transport of materials.
- Supported large-scale operations, enabling timely resource allocation under pressure.
- Tracked inventory and documentation, improving accountability and efficiency by 15–20%.
Supply Specialist
Military Police
11.1984 - 04.2006
- Managed logistics and supply distribution, ensuring 100% mission readiness.
- Operated and maintained fuel trucks and Humvee's, supporting safe, efficient transport.
- Supported large-scale operations including Desert Shield/Storm, improving resource allocation.
- Tracked inventory and documentation, increasing accountability and efficiency by 15–20%.
Quality Distribution Truck Driver
Harman’s – KFC
10.1991 - 07.2005
- Managed supply distribution to KFC, A&W, and Taco Bell, increasing deliveries from 5 to 11 stores per route.
- Planned routes and coordinated logistics, ensuring 100% DOT compliance across Utah and Western states.
- Optimized truck loads and schedules, reducing fuel and labor costs by 15%.
- Maintained safety and regulatory standards, earning recognition for safe and reliable operations.
Military Police
625th Military Police
11.1984 - 11.1991
- Managed logistics and supply distribution, ensuring 100% mission readiness.
- Operated and maintained fuel trucks and Humvee's, supporting safe, efficient transport.
- Supported large-scale operations like Desert Shield/Storm, improving resource allocation.
- Tracked inventory and documentation, increasing accountability and reducing errors by 15–20%.
Co/Owner Manager
Harman Management Co
01.1982 - 10.1991
- Managed multi-store operations, overseeing staffing, P&L, scheduling, and procurement of supplies, improving cost control by 12–15%.
- Planned and executed store openings for KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, ensuring timely supply ordering and operational readiness.
- Implemented quality and cleanliness initiatives, earning White Glove awards and improving customer satisfaction scores by 20%.
- Optimized inventory and ordering processes, winning controllable cost contests and reducing waste while maintaining product standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Truck Driving School
11-1989
High School Diploma -
Bear River High School
Garland, UT05-1980
Skills
- Procurement
- Purchasing
- Supply Chain
- Inventory
- Logistics
- Order Fulfillment
- Vendor Management
- Budgeting
- Cost Control
- P&L
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- ERP Systems
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Quality Control
- Customer Service
- Commercial Driving
- Dispatching
- Data Analysis
Languages
English
Native
Native
Certification
CDL A
CDL B
Doubles/Triples Endorsement
Air Brake Endorsement
Tanker Endorsement
Driver's License
Forklift Certification
CDL
DOT Physical Certification
Passenger Endorsement
Non-CDL Class C
Class D
TWIC Card
Pallet Jack Certification
CDL C
CDL B
Doubles/Triples Endorsement
Air Brake Endorsement
Tanker Endorsement
Driver's License
Forklift Certification
CDL
DOT Physical Certification
Passenger Endorsement
Non-CDL Class C
Class D
TWIC Card
Pallet Jack Certification
CDL C
Timeline
Truck Driver Class A
Warrens Foods-Ogden
03.2025 - Current
Office Manager
Dash Appliance Repair
11.2023 - 01.2025
Terminal Manager
Diversified Transfer & Storage, Inc
09.2012 - 09.2023
Warehouse Foreman
Extension Logistics-Salt
07.2011 - 08.2012
Truck Instructor/Tester
CR England-Salt
04.2007 - 05.2011
Supply Specialist
Utah National Guard (UTNG)
04.2005 - 04.2006
Realtor-Independent Agent
Equity Real Estate
12.1998 - 12.2012
Quality Distribution Truck Driver
Harman’s – KFC
10.1991 - 07.2005
Supply Specialist
Military Police
11.1984 - 04.2006
Military Police
625th Military Police
11.1984 - 11.1991
Co/Owner Manager
Harman Management Co
01.1982 - 10.1991
High School Diploma -
Truck Driving School
High School Diploma -
Bear River High School