ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Coordinated and directed relocation of 75000 square foot of warehousing and office during the busiest month of the year in the Moving and Storage Industry and still realized a profit

• Managed and Implemented 2 complete phone systems for 4 locations in less than a year

• Managed computer infrastructure with major upgrade completed October 2014

• Facilitated new line of business for distribution of cabinets at 3 locations; 1.8 million of Revenue generated

• Subject Matter Expert in Fleet Maintenance/Fleet management

• Positively increased Insurance RASS scores over the past 3 years.

• Successfully passed DOT Safety Audits

• Developed, managed, controlled annual budgets and Financial Statements

• Responsible for Safety functions in all my positions

WORK EXPERIENCE:

10/15 – cur. Customer Logistics Manager Ryder Integrated Logistics Lansing, Michigan Supervision of UAW sub-assembly, sequencing and shipping personnel. Responsible for implementation of Ryder safety policies and OSHA regulations. Trained, validated and monitored Standard Work processes for production personnel. Insured adherence to service and quality metrics while meeting customer needs.

04/12 – 10/15 Operations Manager Morse Companies, Inc. Romulus, Michigan Executive Management Team member responsible for Operations at all company owned facilities. Interfaced with General Managers, Drivers and Crew Members. Set direction, goals, budgets for Operations department. Scheduled and controlled all dispatch, maintenance and purchasing. Managed warehouses, inventories and capital equipment. Instrumental in implementation of new Customer Service/Accounting computer system; procedures from point of sale to finished product for Customers. Implemented processes, controls in 1.8 million cabinet distribution project

03/08 – 03/12 General/Sales Manager Frame Hardwoods, Inc. Chelsea, Michigan Operating in all phases of production, Sales, Marketing and Business Management. Responsible for raw material ordering, maintaining inventories, working with both Customers and Vendors. Implemented processes for increased production, inventory flow through and financial efficiencies. Responsible to learn production methods and increase customer sales. Increased Dealer network by 28% while maintaining and building relationships with existing accounts. Cleaned up delinquent accounts and put in place procedures to qualify customers and maintain cash flow.

5/07 – 1/08 Branch Manager Star Truck Rentals Livonia, Michigan Branch Manager of Leasing, Rental and Sold Maintenance repair facility. Responsible for P & L performance, efficiency, productivity. Managed a staff of 3 and 12 mechanics. Interfaced with Customers for the satisfactory repair, invoicing and resolution of concerns

3/04 – 5/07 Fleet Resource Frito-Lay, Inc. Southgate, Michigan Fleet Resource/Manager of multi state repair facilities, outside vendors. Responsibilities included direct supervision of 15 technicians, P & L, monitoring and insuring compliance with Frito-Lay/PepsiCo budgetary and safety guidelines. Forecasting, planning and budgeting maintenance repair costs for 1300 vehicles. Traveled extensively to work with vendors, customers, Sales Management, Waste Water Compliance in the Midwest Region. Proficient in many computer applications regarding repair, financial controls. Sought out as a Subject Matter Expert for setup and implementation of centralized Fleet Management Centers in both Canada and the United States, Driving force behind the implementation and successful completion of vehicle repair standards, time for the Mid-America Region of Frito-Lay.

MILITARY:

6/76 – 8/78 Weapons Release Control Aircraft Mechanic United States Air Force

Honorably discharged, end of tour

EDUCATION:

09/87 – 03/88 Eastern Michigan University Business Management Courses

06/85 – 08/85 Grand Valley State Business Management Courses

01/83 – 01/85 Jackson Community College Associate Degree Business Management GPA 3.60

ACHIEVEMENTS/AFFILLIATIONS/TRAINING:

2012 Safety Manager Morse Companies/Allied Van Lines

2007 Diversity and Inclusion III Frito-Lay, Inc.

2006 PMI PBT Certified Frito-Lay, Inc

2006 Storm Water Certification #I-08621 State of Michigan

2006 & 2007 Member of “Doolin Award” Team Frito-Lay, Inc.

2005 Innovation Award Winner, Fleet Service Center, SME Frito-Lay, Inc.

2005 Recognizing Your Potential Frito-Lay, Inc.

2004 Diversity and Inclusion I & II Frito-Lay, Inc.

2004 Fleet Manager College Frito-Lay, Inc.

2002 Dale Carnegie Training Morse Companies, Inc.

1999 ISO 9002 Quality Manager Morse Companies, Inc.

1998 Agent Safety Manager Allied Van Lines, Inc.

1990 Accident Investigation MI Council of Safety Management

1990 Satisfactory D.O.T. Audit, 1st Audit MI Department of Transportation

1990 Safety Manager, Eastern Chapter MI Council of Safety Management

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Commercial Driver’s License – Class A with X, T endorsements

Licensed Mechanic – State of Michigan #M147940

Computer Operations – Design, development and implementation. Well versed in MS Office and a variety of computer applications

Skilled Trades – Versed in Residential and Commercial construction

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