Transportation Lead Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of transportation lead. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for logistics planning and execution, transportation consultation and customer service for large scale event operations (Domestic & International.).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of and experience working with public sector transportation agencies on the West Coast
• Experience in a Tier 1 technical or management consultancy
• WHE certification preferred
• Skill to seek new possibilities and develop business
• Problem solving skill, which enables to grasp issues logically and multi-dimensionally
• Good experience and knowledge in a number of relevant transport planning and software packages SIDRA, Vissim, EMME
• Public transport modelling and transport demand modelling experience will be advantageous
• Suitable experience working within Africa (outside South Africa) will be advantageous

I would like to submit my application for the transportation lead opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for innovative logistics solutions and support key high value transportation projects with cross-functional teams to find and implement efficiencies and cost savings within Transportation.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Work with our National Transportation Market Sector Leader, client service teams, local offices, and divisions in the development of targeted client service action plans
• Knowledge of regulatory issues and key players in the transportation market
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, InRoads, GEOPAK and Civil 3D
• Expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel, other commonly employed software
• CO Professional Engineer
• Familiarity with local clients including NYCDOT, Port Authority, and NYSDOT
• Proficient in software packages such as Synchro, HCS, Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with transportation simulation and planning level modeling packages including SimTraffic, Vissim, Cube, Tranplan, TransCAD, and Aimsun

I would like to submit my application for the transportation lead opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for innovative logistics solutions and support transportation projects of internal customers and with cross-functional teams to find and implement efficiencies and cost savings within Transportation.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Exposure to alternative project delivery mechanisms PPP’s will be advantageous
• Business development experience in securing and growing transportation engineering projects and contracts
• Prior client relationship management experience with MnDOT and/or local municipalities
• Knowledge of warehouse and or software applications, routing and dispatch software systems including LMS preferred
• Previous supervisory or experience working with customers or carriers preferred
• Expert knowledge of shipping processes and procedures
• Knowledge of Traffic Dept
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills

I would like to submit my application for the transportation lead opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for total logistics support as required for all Baxter transportation and warehousing including frozen, chilled and ambient product.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Significant freight and passenger rail environmental review and permitting experience
• Excellent reputation with regulatory and resource agencies in the New York/New Jersey market including NYSDEC and NJDEP
• Excellent track record of effectively and efficiently managing environmental review and permitting efforts for infrastructure projects undertaken by clients such as CSX, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, New Jersey Turnpike, Amtrak, Long Island Railroad, and New Jersey Transit
• Program/ office management experience
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Excel and Word
• Working Knowledge of SAP other Transportation and Laboratory applications
• Develop and maintain trusted adviser relationships with key transportation clients across the region
• Proactively identify programs to help address the transportation aging infrastructure and innovative technologies and advance the programs of specific, targeted states, projects, and clients

Please consider me for the transportation lead opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for direction to account teams on key areas of a customer business to target; based on experience within travel, transportation and logistics and the use of data.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Missouri
• Experience working in and leading large multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience working on large MoDOT projects
• Established local client relationships
• Actively engaged in professional organizations
• Technical understanding of highway/roadway design standards including horizontal and vertical geometrics, drainage, traffic signals, signing, lighting and cross sections
• PE in Alaska
• Skilled in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D