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Hi, I’m Dylan Sellers, an Operations Director with over a decade of experience in logistics and marketing. I thrive in results-driven, team-oriented environments and have a proven track record of increasing profit margins through sustainable, performance-based processes focused on safety, efficiency, and accountability. I’m passionate about overseeing operations and leading teams to achieve operational excellence.
In addition to my logistics expertise, I founded Lightway, where I provide copywriting, email marketing, and web design services to brands and influencers. I enjoy leveraging my skills in both creative and operational spaces to drive engagement and deliver results.
Experience Level
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Director of Operations / Social Media Team at Hostage Tape
January 1, 2023 - PresentHandled logistics and freight movement with 3PL and suppliers. Managed social media accounts including X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Scheduled posts, drove engagement, tracked analytics, and oversaw comment moderation. Led a team focused on brand engagement across multiple platforms.
Founder at Lightway
September 1, 2022 - PresentProvided copywriting, email marketing, and web design services to brands, businesses, and influencers, developing tailored marketing content and digital solutions.
Operations Supervisor at Republic Services— Div 3421 / 4853
August 1, 2019 - PresentDirected two lines of business with a team of 44 drivers, dispatchers, and helpers. Managed P&L, set objectives, and maintained accountability. Overhauled routing methodology increasing performance metrics such as SWG and KPM. Implemented residential re-route improving productivity and reducing labor costs, achieving significant savings and operational efficiencies through cross-functional collaboration.
Route Auditor at Republic Services— Div 4853 / Div 3421
August 31, 2019 - July 24, 2025Redesigned residential routing for southwest and northwest Houston including efficiency and cost-reduction strategies. Eliminated multiple routes and handled GIS point-of-contact duties for large operational territories in Houston.
Logistics Supervisor at Ryder Integrated Logistics—The Men’s Wearhouse Account
May 31, 2016 - July 24, 2025Supervised over-the-road routes serving national and local accounts, managing 40+ drivers and one dispatcher. Maintained a 98% on-time delivery rating and facilitated operational transitions following acquisitions. Led daily freight meetings for nationwide product flow.
Logistics Coordinator at Ryder Integrated Logistics—The Men’s Wearhouse Account
April 30, 2013 - July 24, 2025Managed local and OTR drivers, warehouse operations, and local shuttle services.
Concrete Dispatcher at Concrete Service Company, D.R. Allen & Sons
August 31, 2012 - July 24, 2025Managed 30+ drivers, scheduled concrete orders, and routed trucks to job sites. Earned certifications as Concrete Field Technician and Concrete Batch Technician by completing two concrete schools.
Research Analyst at Cohort International, Inc.
November 30, 2008 - July 24, 2025Compiled detailed area studies and open-source intelligence reports for domestic and international operations including Iraq, Afghanistan, and regions of Africa.
Director of Operations / Social Media Team at Hostage Tape
January 1, 2023 - PresentHandle logistics and freight movement with our 3PL and suppliers. Manage social media including running X / IG / LinkedIn accounts, scheduling posts, driving engagement, tracking analytics, and overseeing comment moderation. Lead a team focused on brand engagement across multiple social media platforms.
Founder at Lightway
September 1, 2022 - PresentProvide copywriting, email marketing, and web design services for brands, businesses, and influencers.
Operations Supervisor at Republic Services— Div 3421 / 4853
August 1, 2019 - PresentDirected two lines of business with a staff of 44 drivers, dispatchers, and helpers. Managed to the P&L and maintained operational goals through clear objectives and accountability. Overhauled industrial routing methodology to optimize key performance metrics, increasing SWG by 12% and KPM by 2 MPH year-over-year. Led residential re-route eliminating Saturday operations which improved productivity and reduced labor cost. Worked cross-functionally with sales to eliminate residential routes on Saturday and cut costs by eliminating a Thursday residential route totaling $32K in yearly savings.
Route Auditor at Republic Services— Div 4853 / Div 3421
August 1, 2019 - July 24, 2025Overhauled residential routing for southwest and northwest Houston. Integral in realigning residential lines of business coinciding with 2018 NW Houston divestiture, eliminating subscription services. Optimized and created new routes post-divestiture leading to elimination of approximately 14 routes per day. Maintained residential routing for over 192,000 locations. Served as GIS point-of-contact for territories.
Logistics Supervisor at Ryder Integrated Logistics—The Men’s Wearhouse Account
May 31, 2016 - July 24, 2025Supervised over-the-road routes for The Men’s Wearhouse national account and local Houston Plating account. Managed over 40 drivers and one dispatcher. Maintained a 98% on-time delivery rating. Facilitated operational transitions due to acquisitions. Led daily freight meetings to manage product flow across the U.S.
Logistics Coordinator at Ryder Integrated Logistics—The Men’s Wearhouse Account
April 1, 2013 - July 24, 2025Managed OTR and local drivers. Oversaw warehouse operations and local shuttles.
Concrete Dispatcher at Concrete Service Company, D.R. Allen & Sons
August 1, 2012 - July 24, 2025Managed over 30 drivers, scheduled concrete orders, routed trucks to job sites. Completed concrete schools and attained certifications as Concrete Field Technician and Concrete Batch Technician.
Research Analyst at Cohort International, Inc.
October 31, 2008 - July 24, 2025Compiled technical area studies and open-source intelligence reports on domestic and overseas operations including Iraq, Afghanistan, and regions of Africa.
Education
B.A. at University of North Carolina at Asheville
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010B.A. at University of North Carolina at Asheville
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010Qualifications
Concrete Field Technician
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012Concrete Batch Technician
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012Safety Committee Chairman
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019SFFMA Firefighter I & II certification
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025CPR/BLS Certified (American Heart Association)
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025Concrete Field Technician
August 1, 2010 - July 24, 2025Concrete Batch Technician
August 1, 2010 - July 24, 2025Safety Committee Chairman
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019SFFMA Firefighter I & II certification
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025CPR/BLS Certified (American Heart Association)
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025Industry Experience
Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Other, Consumer Goods
Experience Level
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