Project Manager Management
Resume:
LEWIS EDWARD WARD
Gahanna, Ohio 43230 *********@*****.***
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Results driven leader with a proven track record in management and business development roles. Utilized
outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to achieve outcomes that exceeded objectives on a
consistent basis. Strong leadership and fiscal management skills. Gifted and energetic generalist. Able to
readily connect with employees at all levels of an organization, whether in one-on-one situations or large
group presentations. Outstanding abilities in developing leaders and highly effective teams.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Transportation/Distribution Management
• Fourteen years of transportation operations experience including Truckload, LTL, third party,
dedicated, international, transmodal, and regional P&D.
• Achieved “Best of the Best” recognition while managing central hub for national high value
products carrier. Award based on top network performance in claims reduction, safety,
productivity, and quality.
Reduced claims liability by $350K in year one by designing and implementing the first ever hourly
performance bonus for major carrier.
Initiated safety incentive program that reduced occurrence ratio by 45%.
• Established performance standards and implemented best practices for all network sites.
Quality and Continuous Improvement
• Improved site pick and put away performance metrics by 2.5% ultilizing continuous
improvement workshops at large pick and pack operation. Achieved highest annual performance
in site history.
Served as Project Manager for Yard Management system implementation, reducing costs and improving
operational efficiencies across multiple customer sites.
Reduced loss and damage claims for dedicated delivery network by coordinating the implementation team
and serving as operations superuser for electronic POD scanning project.
Business Development
• Signed $15MM contract in first year on the way to becoming top sales executive.
Directed efforts of multiple Business Development professionals in Eastern U.S. while leading the group to
exceeding new revenue goals of $300MM.
Significant achievements in penetrating highly competitive territory and securing major national accounts
including GNC, Kraftmaid, NCR, Sprint, and Tempur Pedic.
SKILLS
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Successful leader with high E.Q. Skilled negotiator
(emotional quotient)
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Proven revenue generator with keen Analytical with highly organized and
market sense efficient administrative skills
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Generalist with interest and abilities Outstanding written and oral
across broad spectrum communication skills
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Excellent interpersonal skills Experienced user of LMS, WMS, TMS
LEWIS EDWARD WARD
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WORK HISTORY
EXEL, INC., Westerville, OH 2003-2008
Manager Operations Improvement (2006-2008)
General Manager (2003-2006)
CENTRAL OHIO YFC, Columbus, OH 2001-2003
Major Gifts Officer
M.S. LOGISTICS/TRANSPLACE, Columbus, OH 1999-2001
Regional Director, Business Development
BURNHAM INC., Columbus, OH 1997-1999
Director, Business Development
HAZEN TRANSPORT, INC., Columbus, OH 1995-1996
Management Consultant
NORTH AMERICAN VAN LINES (NAVL), Columbus, OH 1989-1995
Regional DC Manager
EDUCATION
Georgia State University, Atlanta GA
Masters of Education
Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH
Bachelor of Arts
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