We Are MGroup™ – Interview with Keith Soles
Keith began working at MGroup™ over 6 years ago and is a valuable part of our team! As Logistics Coordinator, Keith is responsible for tracking shipments, communicating with clients and freight forwarders, and approving invoices. His coworkers would describe him as outgoing and upbeat, always bringing a smile to someone’s face. We are thankful for the positive energy he brings to the team.
Learn more about Keith in the one-on-one interview below.
How long have you been with MGroup™?
KS: 6 1/2 years. I was hired in April 2016.
What is your role at MGroup™?
KS: Currently, I am the Logistics Coordinator for MGroup. I track shipments, communicate shipping documents and delivery information to our clients and work with our freight forwarder contacts to ensure timely delivery, and approve invoices for both basic freight costs and accessorial charges incurred with shipments. I also answer questions from our clients from installation questions to more details about shipments.
How did you end up working with MGroup™?
KS: I jumped at the opportunity to apply for an open project manager position and was selected to become part of the MGroup family. I worked my role in Project Management for three years before transitioning to my current position as Logistics Coordinator.
What is your experience and background in the industry?
KS: Before joining MGroup, I managed a group of over 15 associates which helped me to practice being able to multitask as a Project Manager for the first 3 years and then transition to my current role. I’ve managed people at several jobs, was a certified trainer for a large corporation and worked in sales.
What do you enjoy most about working for MGroup™?
KS: My coworkers and my Mfamily. I enjoy being able to help them with a task by learning a new process or understanding existing processes to make things easier for us all.
What are the values that drive you?
KS: I’m driven to work for this company that strives to be transparent with its clients. It’s a nice change to work for a company that is honest and not deceitful just to make a dollar. It makes me proud to be a part of MGroup.
What is the most interesting thing you’ve done while at MGroup™ or something that was the most memorable about working at MGroup™?
KS: Traveling to job sites is always interesting but knowing how much our company values us as employees and encourages us to take care of ourselves and our families, makes me proud to be a part of MGroup too. I also enjoy getting together with coworkers outside of business hours because we have a wonderful group of people to spend time with and share in good times.