Logistics, Operations, Field Manager, Regional VP of Operations
Resume:
SETH ANDERS LAKEN
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
***Logistics, Special Projects and Operations Manager with 14+ Years of Experience
• Ability to effectively interact with and manage people at all levels in the organization, Team Leader providing Motivation and Training by Example.
• Ability to drive operational and service performance and effectively execute business plans and relevant improvements, implementing Effective Action Plans.
• Through strong financial acumen, able to make sound and effective decisions that meet the company’s financial objectives and established metrics
• Strong written and oral communication skills; Effective interpersonal communication across various levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports, business documents, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA and other related regulations
• Strong leadership, coaching, solid reporting and motivational skills
• Ability to work Overtime as needed.
• Working understanding of Warehouse Management System
• Associates Degree in Management and Administration
• COMPETENCIES
• Leadership
• Results Driven
• Financial and Business Acumen
• Influencing
• Relationship Management
JOB HISTORY:
ENVIROVAC INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
01 MAY 2006-28 FEBRUARY 2020
Managed the Operations, Logistics, Inventory, Client-Facing Functions, and the Financial Success of multiple market areas and customer base. Responsible for meeting established business metrics, leading and driving business performance, and the efficient and safe work activities of all employees(400+). Responsible for providing appropriate support to Area Managers, Supervisors and employees in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
• Interface with SVP, Operations and Services Delivery in formulating short and long-term goals consistent with the company's financial and operational objectives.
• Developed realistic, attainable action plans to drive performance to reach all established KPI targets and monitor current state vs. budget KPI’s (Safety, P&L's, cash flow, labor and equipment utilization.)
• Educated, coached, developed and influenced Area Managers and staff in performing to-budget such that acceptable margins are achieved, acceptable service levels are attained, ensure that cost management occurs, and annual growth objectives take place.
• Carried out the role in a “management by walking around” style, engaging Area Managers and area teams with regularity, providing guidance and direction to managers and supervisors, where needed, in support of Area Manager as to business objectives and budget.
• Developed strong and effective business relationships with clients with the highest of customer satisfaction the ultimate objective. Interact professionally and courteously with customers, vendors, members of the community and municipal and other government employees
• Represented and upheld company ethics -- environmental operating, regulatory, safety and accounting policies and standards -- by encouraging and exemplifying professionalism
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels, training and performance management of business unit employees meet client service levels and with all done in cost-effective manner.
• Through area management, effectively communicated, endorsed and actively support all procedures, policies, company objectives, goals, business plans, concerns and philosophies to area employees and ensure positive morale of those employees
• Performed other job-related duties as assigned
• 100% committed to and able to perform all assigned duties safely at all times.
• Possesses ability to identify mechanical problems of assigned equipment, perform minor mechanical repair, and/or communicate such problems to necessary person for speedy repairs. US ARMY
TANK GUNNER/ARMORER 2002-2006
U.S. ARMY FORT STEWART, GA 31314
3D INFANTRY DIVISION
2BCT, C CO 1-64 AR
MEMBER OF A RAPID DEPLOYMENT TASK FORCE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INITIAL INVASION OF IRAQ, PROVIDING STABILITY OPERATIONS IN THE BAGHDAD/SADR CITY AREA OF OPERATIONS. RESPONSIBLE FOR EQUIPMENT IN EXCESS OF 4 MILLION DOLLARS AND THE TRAINING OF SOLDIERS IN PREPARATION FOR DEPLOYMENTS. SUPERVISED THE COMPANY’S OFFICE, UTILIZING AND CREATING SPREADSHEETS, DATABASES AND GRAPHICS USING MICROSOFT EXCEL, ACCESS AND POWERPOINT. MANAGE A COMPANY LEVEL ARMS ROOM, RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF ALL WEAPONS AND SENSITIVE ITEMS. EDUCATION
• OSHA 30, MSHA, HAZWOPER
• AOS CULINARY ARTS 1995-1997, AIFL, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
• CRIMINAL JUSTICE COURSE WORK 2004-2005, TROY STATE, FORT STEWART, GA
• ARMORER COURSE 2004-2005
• COMBAT LIFESAVER COURSE/FIRST AID FORT STEWART, GA AWARDS
• ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL(3)
• ARMY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL(2)
• GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL
• ARMED FORCED EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL
• GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL
• GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM SERVICE MEDAL
• IRAQ CAMPAIGN BADGE
• NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE RIBBON
• ARMY SERVICE RIBBON
• LEADERSHIP AWARD
• PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION
My latest Positions were Managing Fleet from 2017 to 2018 and Regional VP of Savannah, South Georgia and Florida. The Previous 11 Years, I performed Field Operations across the Southeast and Dispatched Personnel and Equipment to GA, SC, NC, VA, FL, AL and MS.
On a Day to Day Basis I tracked and managed the GPS Systems in all our Heavy and Light Equipment, making sure everything is functioning and requesting repairs to the Maintenance Department if necessary. I oversaw all Fuel Transactions multiple times Daily to ensure there is no theft of services within our organization. I also properly code fuel to correct job numbers so fuel is being charged properly to the correct job. I’ve Managed the Fleets Vehicle Registrations, Insurance and Titling Documentation and maintained an accurate equipment asset list. I work with a 3rd Party Company, 5 Star Compliance, to make sure our IFTA and IRP on our Heavy Equipment are up to date and our equipment is ready to roll. When I am not working on Fleet, I assist in all aspects of Company Operations thru our Senior VP. Assisting Sumter, Savannah, Tuscaloosa, AL, Columbus, MS and South Georgia with Operations, providing Safety Coverage during Outages and Managing Equipment movement throughout the Company. My 1st 3 years here I spent in the Field learning the Craft and tricks of the trade. This is where most of the relationships are developed with Employees and Customers who see you involved in the hard work we do. It was a great feat growing our Company from 7 Million to a 100 Million Dollar Company. I’ve managed dozens of successful Outages and Projects the previous 14 years, most significantly our Rayonier, Jesup Outage which consists of over 130 Personnel and hundreds of pieces of Equipment. Back to back Outages are also a Challenge and have completed many of those. In 2015 we did 5 in a row without missing a Day in between. Our Company currently has 400+ Employee’s in NC, SC, GA, AL and MS. We travel as far West as AR and as far North as Wisconsin, my home State.
Whenever a challenge arises, I accept it. If a role needs to be filled, I fill it. The success of the organization as a whole is more important to me than anything. My goal has always been to be successful at home and work. To provide a healthy and happy lifestyle for my family and lead by example for our employees. If our guys see people moving up within the organization and becoming successful, that is a very motivating factor in their future success. There is always room for improvement, especially dealing with as many moving parts, changing technologies and personalities of our employees.
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