Proven Director Of Operations Helping Companies Translate Their Busi

MARINA LACKOVIC 267-***-****

**** ******** ******, ************, ** 19115 *************@*****.***

Professional Profile

Provided end-to-end operational management and analysis on demand metrics, contract negotiation and creation, cross-selling opportunities, cost reduction initiatives, staff development, and client relations. I have worked with all major Ports (ie: Packer Avenue, Penn Terminal, Gloucester Terminal, Port of Wilmington; Port of Savannah and Miami). I have a TWIC card. Enjoyed working in the Transportation/Logistics Management business.

Customer Service Management

Contract Negotiations

P&L

Fleet Management

Fuel Management Program

Managed Large Private Fleet

Employed over 1000 Sub-contractors

Driver recruitment, training and retention

Negotiated Lease Program

Knowledgeable of current market trends

Skilled Verbal and Written communication

Skilled in Budget and Funds disbursement

Managed multiple locations

Managed Large Private Fleet

Knowledge of Dispatch Routing Programs

MS Office, Excel and Power Point

Developed SOP procedures

Business Forecast

OSHA Regulations

Production Schedule

Quality Control

Project Management

Development of Long and short term goals

Knowledge of HR resourcing, train and organizational development

Fundraiser and Church Board

Inventory Control

3 PL & Logistics

Computer programs, Routing systems and ELogs

Professional Experience

SBROCCO INTERNATION, Mt. Laurel, NJ

April 2018

Director Of Operations

Achievements:

Increased Fleet by 30 %

Increased Profit from 23 % to 31 %

Optimized Costs

Responsibilities:

Developed New Customers

Chairman of Safety Board

New Computer Dispatch Program

Maintain Brokerage Division

Private Fleet

DOT Regulations and Compliance

P&L and Forecast

Maintain a Safe Work Environment

Implementing Procedures

Worked closely with Shippers and Receivers

MARINA LACKOVIC 267-***-**** *************@*****.***

PENN JERSEY PAPER, Philadelphia, PA

October 2016 – April 2018

Transportation Manager

Achievements:

Decreased breakdowns by 35%

Under budget by $400,000 1st year

Increased Private Fleet by 20%

Responsibilities:

DOT Regulations and Compliance

Manage, Hire, Train and Develop drivers

Vehicle Maintenance

On-Time Performance

P&L

Chairman of the Safety Committee

Decreased CSA score from 4.02 to .45

Managed multiple locations

Managed Inventory

GREATWIDE TRUCKLOAD MANAGEMENT, Langhorne, PA

March 2014 – June 2015

Senior Network Planner Supervisor

Achievements:

Decreased Driver Turnover from 200% to 55 %

Maintaining, retaining and increasing Drivers from 120 to 202

Decreased Driver Violations

Decreased CSA Unsafe Driving score from 14.5 to .94

Responsibilities:

Managed ( approximately 1000 ) Sub-Contractor

Work closely with Company Agents

Manage, Hire, Train and Develop drivers

Vehicle Maintenance

Employed over 1000 Sub-contractors

GACO TRUCKING, Piscataway, NJ

January 1994 – October 2016

Director of Operations (My company)

Responsibilities:

Customer Service Management

Contract Negotiations

P&L

Fleet Management

Fuel Management Program

Managed Large Private Fleet

MARINA LACKOVIC 267-***-**** *************@*****.***

Negotiated Lease Program

Driver recruitment, training & retention

Managed Private Fleet

MS Office, Excel and Power Point

Developed SOP procedures

Business Forecast

BETTAWAY TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, South Plainfield, NJ

April 2004 – July 2011

Lead Freight Coordinator

Achievements:

Decreased carrier failures

Maintained 98.5% on time pick-up and delivery

Increased Customers

Responsibilities:

Managed Multiple Shippers

On-time performance

Carrier Contracts

Reduce 3PL rates

SPIRIT DELIVERY AND DISTRIBUTION, New Providence, NJ

October 1999 – February 2004

Corporate Trainer

Achievements:

Set-up New Distribution Centers

Maintained above 95% on time in-home delivery

Responsibilities:

Hire Staff

Managed multiple locations

Trouble Shoot off site locations

Hire & train Sub-contractor

Monitor & reduce Safety Performance

MARINA LACKOVIC 267-***-**** *************@*****.***

TASCO CORPORATION, Philadelphia, PA

September 1986 – January 1994

Production Manager

Achievements:

Increased production from 50 parts to 150 in less then 2 years

Quality Control improvement from 84.3 % to 98.7%

Maintained above 98.6% on time production

Maintain specs within 0.015-0.025 measurements

Maintained 99.5% consistency

Responsibilities:

Hire Staff

Schedule Raw Materials

Production Planning

Hire & train Office Staff and Plant Personnel

Monitor & Reduce Safety Performance

Monitor & Reduce Quality Control

Worked within OSHA guidelines

Education

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Real Estate Management

March 1991

References

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