Nicholas Westover
Lebanon,TN
Summary
Experienced logistics professional prepared to lead and optimize supply chain operations. Proven ability to ensure efficient inventory management and timely distribution. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Expertise in strategic planning, problem-solving, and utilizing software tools for logistics management. Reliable and flexible, capable of meeting changing needs and driving consistent performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Breakdown Coordinator
Western Express, Inc.
Nashville, TN
02.2025 - Current
- Coordinated breakdown processes to minimize downtime and optimize fleet utilization.
- Implemented scheduling systems to streamline communication between drivers and maintenance teams.
- Analyze cost, urgency, downtime for a repair and utilize local vendors accordingly.
Logistics Specialist
RegalRexnord
La Vergne, TN
01.2024 - Current
- Scheduling LTL pickups and dropoffs.
- ensuring sufficient workload for evening production team.
- Filing and logging BOL, outbound paperwork.
- Trailer inspections for international shipments.
Receiving Team Lead
National Coating and Supply
Mount Juliet, TN
04.2021 - 01.2024
- Prioritizing inbound freight dividing work among team of 6-12
- Coaching team members on KPI's, discussing errors and taking corrective actions to improve receiving process.
- Correcting inventory errors, logging BOLs, creating performance charts
Third Key
Visionworks
Cookeville, TN
05.2012 - 08.2017
- Assist patients with eyewear and lens selection.
- Suggesting coatings lens options to best suit needs.
Education
Doctor of Optometry -
Indiana University School of Optometry
Bloomington, IN01-2021
B.S. - Chemistry
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN01-2015
Skills
- Excel
- Oracle
- Highjump
- ShipExec
- POS systems
- Team leadership
- Forklift, reachtruck
- RF scanners
- Metrics, KPI's
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Volunteer work for Remote Area Medical (RAM)
- Volunteer work Habitat for Humanity
- Treasurer Chemistry-Medical club at Tennessee Tech. University for 2 years
- Deans list Tennessee Tech 2 semesters, consecutive
- Deans list Volunteer State Community College 4 semesters
- Can answer any 90’s alternative music trivia questions
Timeline
Breakdown Coordinator
Western Express, Inc.
02.2025 - Current
Logistics Specialist
RegalRexnord
01.2024 - Current
Receiving Team Lead
National Coating and Supply
04.2021 - 01.2024
Third Key
Visionworks
05.2012 - 08.2017
Doctor of Optometry -
Indiana University School of Optometry
B.S. - Chemistry
Tennessee Technological University