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Business Administration
Business Administration
Corporate Finance And Investments
Transportation Operations Manager
Coordinated all phases of critical Change Management following FedEx buyout of existing Watkins operation
- Increased profits through increasing production across operations encompassing Martin, Palm Beach, and Broward Counties Implemented division-wide and national industry standards thus reducing overhead and incremental costs
- Effected successful overhaul of technology, moving away from archaic procedures of the past into current business philosophies, and establishing a "can-do" team attitude toward work.
- Mandated the "1-10-100" rule: Do it correctly the first time, or the cost will increase 10-fold the second time and 100-fold the third time
- Gains in profits and productivity were recognized, with consistency, each month, at the rate of 2-5%
- Elevated effectiveness and efficiency by putting into action division-wide organizational, operational, and technical procedures, reducing shift times by up to 30%, and improving shift efficiency by 20%+.
- Outbound and Inbound shifts were decreased by up to 5 hours and 2 hours respectively, significantly cutting personnel costs
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Samples, Exports and Transportation Operations Manager
Increased inventory accuracy and improved distribution for a 150,000 square foot distribution center that supplied pharmaceutical samples to 5,000+ sales representatives across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated a team of 25 supervisory, warehouse, transportation, and inventory employees.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained two members of the leadership team.
- Assisted with the development and implementation of a Less Than Truck Load (LTL) scorecard for all assigned LTL carries to track and evaluate monthly performances that contributed to an overall success rate of 99.9% of all shipments shipped on the same day versus 80% for the previous year.
- Achieved and maintained a 100% inventory accuracy rate.
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Bachelor of Science
Master of Arts
Exports and Transportation Operations Manager
Increased inventory accuracy and improved distribution for a 150,000 square foot distribution center that supplied pharmaceutical samples to 5,000+ sales representatives across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated a team of 25 supervisory, warehouse, transportation, and inventory employees.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained two members of the leadership team.
- Assisted in creating a Less Than Truck Load (LTL) scorecard that evaluated monthly performance and contributed to a success rate of 99.9% for all shipments shipped on the same day versus 80% for the previous year.
- Achieved and maintained a 100% inventory accuracy rate.
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Bachelor of Arts
Transportation Operations Manager
Managed scheduling, routing, outbound logistics, returns and cash collections. Staff of 21 management/clerical personnel and 200 drivers.
- Successfully managed a total budget of $2.7M, and transportation expenses of $1.5 M.
- Reduced expenses by $.5 million through route and cubing improvements.
- Added over 2000 customers on routes with no decrease in customers' expectations.
- Increased productivity by 14% on driver throughput rates with route improvements.
- Increased on time delivery rates by 27%, by implementing a driver incentive program.
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High School Diploma
Associate of Science
Transportation Operations Manager
Seamlessly managed the synchronization and execution of heavy wheel movement and control. Served as the liaison between the military and Department of Defense (DOD) civilian contractor regarding the personal transportation of training areas, which led to more than 2000 missions.
- Established and led flawless load plans with proper stacking and weight distribution.
- Adapted to continual changes with precise lifting capacity judgments and load placements that positioned the load accurately and safely
- Prepared transportation movement control documents and determined the correct forms based on shipment type and travel mode.
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Associate of Science
Business Management
International Business
Transportation Operations Manager
Develop, standardize, and implement Sort Center standards while building a solid partnership with the local carrier and USPS. Building a strong partnership with FC management, local carrier hubs, and other Amazon transportation and supply chain functions to support the SC network. Manage all inbound flows, outbound flows, and warehouse transfers using tools and principles of lean and standard work. Analyze, develop, and maintain metrics for day-to-day operational performance off the dock and weekly metrics trends.
- Played critical part in launching DFW8 Sort Center by training all associates, Area, and OPS managers in unloading and pallet building processes prior to launch, out of DFW6 Fulfillment Center.
- Took ownership of UPS Worldship process for Sort Centers and partnered with global process improvement team to refine it and add it to the Road to Launch for new site launches. Successfully deployed Worldship at EWR5, HOU1, DFW8, BFI5, and BWI5 Sort Centers.
- Successfully launched BFI5 Sort Center as active Trans OPS while new Trans OPS was finishing onboarding training.
- Created standard work daily communication to the USPS and Carrier on upcoming volume forecasts by both pallet level and zip level.
- Created standard work process and document for notifying USPS of any late or additional deliveries.
- Consistently have the lowest Cost per Package in the SC network. Network plan CPP through Peak $0.41 - BWI5 CPP $0.23.
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Transportation Operations Manager
Directed the 24/7 transportation operations for the largest provider of temperature controlled warehousing and distribution in the US.
- Managed Americold’s transportation dedicated fleet of 40 drivers and 8 yard hostlers in GA, PA and SC.
- Maintained KPI’s for dedicated customers, Wayne Farms, Schwans, Kraft and Pourshins.
- Increased utilization of equipment and drivers for new business without increasing assets.
- Assisted with the allocation of drivers and assets during company merger with Atlas/VersaCold
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Political Science
Transportation Operations Manager
Responsible for daily operations of the transportation department and delivery to 856 stores a week.
- Assigned tasks and professionally developed 8 transportation coordinators
- Oversaw three carriers with a driver fleet of 124 drivers to ensure customer service and service goals were met
- Coordinated between the shipping department, dedicated carriers and store personnel to ensure trailers were loaded correctly, appointment times were set and delivery was on time
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Transportation Operations Manager
Responsible for directing work, performing interviews, and hiring employees. Established and reviewed performance standards, identified training needs, effected disciplinary action, and performed other supervisory duties for 8 to 10 subordinates who constructed and maintained activities on highways.
- Consulted and assisted in methods and procedures associated with manpower, materials, and equipment needed to complete job assignments.
- Utilized experience and proficiency to operate various tractors, including attachments such as bush hog, flare deck, sickle bar, and batwing. Additional vehicles and equipment included backhoe, motor grader, loader, and dump truck.
- Conducted research, purchasing, and reconciliation for materials using an automated system.
- Communicated with the public to resolve various road and right of way matters.
- Conducted and maintained records for preventative maintenance/pre operations inspections of various pieces of heavy equipment.
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Business Management
Transportation Operations Manager
Implemented dispatch program
- Managed 4 dispatchers and a fleet of 80 trucks
- Provided senior management with cost and revenue numbers
- Implemented an OS&D program that engaged warehouse personnel, customer service and transportation which resulted in a 20% plus reduction in OS&D claims within a 6 month period.
- Enacted yearly DOT audits for internal fleet compliance
- Solved dispatcher driver issues
- Responsible for daily efficiencies
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Transportation Operations Manager
Confirmed and processed all check-ins/check-outs, reservations and guest requests
- Secured payment, verified and/or adjusted billing and payments
- Supplied information to guests and made necessary arrangements for outside entertainment
- Accepted and recorded wake-up call requests when necessary
- Responsible for bank at beginning and end of each shift
- Provided customer service at its highest level
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Transportation Operations Manager
Directed daily operations of the 11 nation Multinational Force and Observer Transportation Office.
- Supervised 15 employees supporting over 2800 personnel.
- Coordinated transportation of over 2.5 million tons of cargo and more then 3200 personnel annually.
- Supervised travel office, performed joint inspections weighed cargo and baggage pallets
- Arranged official and personal travel, manifest of passengers and equipment from Egypt to Israel.
- Commended for strenuous emphasis on safety, described as an excellent mentor and teacher.
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Business Administrative / Accounting
Accounting
Transportation Operations Manager
Transportation and Operations
- Conducted daily briefing missions for unit missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
- Identified and reported/documented problem areas to prevent additional costs, losses, and damages.
- Supervised 10 - 40 troops during garrison and war time.
- Performed office duties such as posting regulations, file maintenance and office correspondence.
- Ensured transport capability is appropriate, cost effective and met complex mission requirements.
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Transportation Operations Manager
Determined manpower needs and solutions for staffing within the Transportation Department.
- Directly over seven outlying depot supervisors, one router, and two transportation admin clerks as well as monitored performances of over 105 drivers, and 297 pieces of equipment in inventory.
- Monitored monthly P&L and maintained relationships with Penske in reference to company contracts.
- Responsible for on time delivery, keeping company within standards of 95%, keeping equipment utilization, service levels and miss delivery percentages.
- Solely responsible for full company DOT compliance and driver DQ files.
- Performed Logging and DVIR audits monthly and maintained records.
- Full night operations including dispatching, driver issues, maintenance issues, and verifying all loads are accurate.
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Transportation Operations Manager
Managed a Transportation group of eight to handle the outbound dispatch via Truckload and Van for Plywood, OSB, Lumber and Particleboard mills.
- Worked with Division Managers on specific shipping needs of each business unit.
- Team driver in creating dedicated carrier programs for the Plywood and OSB mills to support the on-time delivery requirements for Lowes & Home Depot.
- Participate in developing and implementing an Expedited Shipment program for Disaster Recovery shipments to Lowes and Home Depot.
- Super user for reviewing, testing and implementing a new TMS.
- Worked directly with the Hardwood Lumber and Treated Lumber sales groups as well as 15 mills to support their Transportation needs.
- Assisted each facility in managing their carrier base, rate negotiations and implemented a committed carrier program at two Treated Lumber mills.
- Assisted in developing an interface to combine two Transportation Management systems in to one for better dispatch efficiency. This increased on-time delivery to core customers from 95% to 99%.
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Statistics
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Quality, Reliability, Maintainability
Transportation Operations Manager
- Manage the shipping, packaging, garage, fleet management, and transportation services groups (Fifty nine total employees). The group includes technical, supervisory, maintenance, administrative, and other hourly employees.
- Responsible for day to day operations, as well as budgeting (> $8MM annually) and compliance (package and ship hazardous and radiological items, environmental conditions).
- Provide leadership and development for employees.
- Identified action items and led team in implementing over $300,000 in annual savings within first six months in role.
- Completed successful reviews from: Department of Energy (DOE), TDEC, EPA, RCRA
- Implemented year 1 of DOE mandated fleet reduction
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