James E. Brandon III
*** ******* *****, ********, ******** 22554
919-***-**** abkvpo@r.postjobfree.com
MID-LEVEL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Professional Profile
High-performing operations-management executive with expertise in optimizing
organizational processes, service operations including commercial ground transportation
and service industries
Skilled professional with extensive experience and responsibility with proven results in
operational improvement, reduced product development time, cost reductions through
improved process performance and productivity gains
Areas of Expertise
Client Services Professional Performance Management
Critical Thinking Quality Management Complex Problem Solving
Professional Experience
Facilities Service Manager, IMC, Kervic, Reston, VA, 2009-2010
Primary technical resource for all facilities issues
Provided direct client services for over 2,500 Federal employees in three different federal
buildings, this included property management and inventory management
responsibilities; Managed vendor relations and directed the actions of external and
internal maintenance engineers with all facilities issues; Provided direct supervision for
custodial staff and mail distribution to appropriate staff and unit locations
Responsible for the overall Fleet Management of ACF and Regional offices; Prepared
monthly GSA mileage and maintenance reports
Coordinated space planning and facility planning. Organized and established parameters
for client’s internal and external office moves, conducted hands on Audio Visual set- Ups
training for current staff and new hires
Operations Manager, Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, Fredericksburg, 2007 to 2009
Managed all areas of operations of a industrial laundry facility;
Managed scheduled fixed transportation routes of 10 company leased vehicles.
Supply Chain Management- Utilizing bill of materials to maximize production efficiency
and cut inventory costs. M anaged production, janitorial staff, inventory and distribution
schedules; Prepared and presented briefings concerning logistics, facilities,
transportation, and purchasing to corporate managers. Maintained calendars, wrote
memos/letters/reports and prepared presentations
Maintained accurate driver availability and scheduled inbound/outbound shipments
Terminal Manager, Beavex Corporation, Raleigh NC, 2004 to 2007
Directed operations and budgets for a regional courier providing service to over 70
financial institutions
Developed objectives, concepts, plans and policy recommendations for establishment of
transportation procedures
Established clearly defined work objectives, prepared and published work schedules,
assigned duties and prepared performance evaluations
Executed route optimization for dedicated routes
Production Manager, Sandusky Athol International, Butner, NC, 2001 to 2004
Directed operations of 30, 000-square-foot automotive assembly warehouse
facility; assumed full P & L responsibilities. Directed process-improvement projects to
ensure accurate, timely data delivery, reduced production expense, and effective
relationships with regulatory organizations
Responsible for material management, researched and analyzed suppliers
capabilities and reviewed requisitions for services. Prepared financial reports and
analyzed cost proposals
Maintained shared drive logs of all material inventories, items purchased and
product performance
Accepted responsibility for establishing goals and achieving results within own
job family, holding self and others accountable for results
Lead Foreman, Certain-Teed Industries, Oxford, NC, 1992 to 2000
Responsible for managing the daily production activities of 20 hourly personnel
and the on-time shipping of high quality products to meet customer demands; provided
technical assistance to manufacturing, quality, design engineering and maintenance to
solve and reduce downtime
Maintained standard operating procedures in all aspects of continuous
improvement
Provided leadership in motivating employees to function as a team
Responsible for placing safety and employees training as a high priority
Education
Vance Granville Community College
Business Administration- 1994
Professional Certifications
Certified in Linen Management, Executive Management Training, Certified in Kaizen/5S
Event, Proficient in Dynamics GP Advanced Management Edition (formerly Great
Plains)Proficient in Microsoft Office, AS400 Operating Systems and Traverse Experience
with WMS and SAP, Proficient in Road net and Streets and Trips Software