Michael J. LaVerne
**** ****** **** **** *-*** Irwin, PA 15642
Ph: 704-***-****
email: *********@*****.***
Summary
Logistical, distribution and manufacturing experience. A work history
that reflects stability and longevity and the ability to motivate, lead and
be held accountable. I am organized, level-headed and adapt quickly to
change. I communicate in a positive, productive manner at all levels.
Professional Experience
2007-present US Airways Group.
Charlotte, North Carolina Tower Operations-Lead Agent
-Direct ground movement of inbound/outbound aircraft for over 500 flights
daily. -Communicate clearly and professionally with
pilots, operations, staff and the public. -Coordinate
gate activity and changes to maintain efficiencies and on-time performance
-Skilled in numerous aviation software applications, need to
call up information immediately -Make clear and concise decisions
under difficult conditions and pressure
-Worked as a fleet service agent on the ramp under all weather
conditions -Marshall in aircraft,
download baggage, freight, mail, inspect aircraft for damage
-Generate computerized load plan for upload. Follow load plan
exactly to assure proper weight distribution
-Communicate with flight deck, push-off
aircraft, input final loading numbers into computer system
2001-2007 Piedmont / Al-Fe Heat Treating
Charlotte, North Carolina Shipping & Receiving Coordinator
-Receive and inspect customer parts, generate job card's utilizing
computerized load batching software to track and record heat treating
processes.
-Conduct part inspection after every process step both visually and
utilizing hardness testers. Capture results on job cards and furnace chart
graphs.
-Unload finished parts, package to protect from damage occurring during
transit. Generate bills of ladings and certifications and copy furnace
charts as requested by customers.
-First contact for customers calling about part status, pick up and
deliveries, and any immediate issues
-Coordinate trucking for outbound shipments and related paperwork.
Experienced shipping smaller packages using U.P.S. online resources.
Responsible for all shipments being billed correctly and shipped at period
end
2000 - 2001 Southern Container Corp.
Mooresville, North Carolina
Clamp truck / Forklift Technician
-Receive, unload and stack into inventory rolls of liner board and medium
paper from truck and rail shipments using sit-down, stand-up and clamp
truck forklifts.
-Supply corrugater with roll stock per manufacturing schedule.
-Unload corrugated sheets from corrugater and supply five flexo machines
with sheets per production schedule
-Participated in the New Employee Hiring Committee
1994 - 2000 Solvay Paperboard/TennRock
Syracuse, New York
Freight and Logistics Team Leader
-Achieved goals of Safety, Quality, Costs and Production for this 1200 ton
per/day 100% recycled paperboard mill
-Responsible for inventory control system in which physical count was
reduced monthly to quarterly due to the increase in tracking and accuracy
- Increased productivity by utilizing automated RF scanning system mounted
to the forklifts
-Supported a team-based work environment through hands-on training and
coaching of technicians in empowerment and team building skills.
-Responsible for daily customer service contact, resolved complaints and
satisfied any needs that our customers required. Called upon 25-30
customers per day.
-Coordinated daily freight bookings of inbound truckloads of raw material,
finished goods and rail movements along with all related paperwork
accuracy.
-Analyzed carrier on-time performance, driver communication and profit/loss
data and met monthly with trucking companies for review, planning and set
goals.
Education
North Syracuse Central Schools North Syracuse, NY
Graduated Regents Diploma
BOCES Career Center East Syracuse, NY Graduated Carpentry
Participated in and completed several interpersonal/soft skills courses and
seminars.
Part-time transportation management studies Syracuse University
.