logistics operation management auto parts transportation time mgt

Adam Rifai **** S. Holt Street #*

Los Àngeles CA 90035

***********@*****.*** +1-310-***-****

EDUCATION

University of Toledo

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Associated degree in Management Toledo, OH

Aug 1984 – Mar 1988

Solid experience and proven ability to manage and lead Executive level Management

Transportation and logistics Management

Electronic Repairs and preventive maintenance

Procurement and customer service

Mechanical flow Process engineering

Commercial Trucking and DOT certification

Warehouse Shipping and Receiving

Airports and Aviation PMC freight

Administration Training and Evaluation

Time Management and quality control

Research and development

International and local experience

WORK EXPERIENCE

Corten Industries Inc Los Angeles, CA

Operation Fleet Manager July 2022-Pres

• Supervise and provides on hand technical training and DOT compliance for all transport personnel.

• Manages the office and dispatch operation and provides customer liaison and service support.

• Manages the maintenance of all equipment’s parts, repairs, work orders and application.

• Coordinate and approves administrative payroll, and all operational assignments.

• Provides quality control, time management, cargo planning and daily scheduling.

• Manages fuel, Purchasing, receiving and expense accounts for all branches

• Manages the logistic and trucking department

• Extensive training on loading and site offloading of cargo containers

• Safety management of all trucking department all 4 locations Menzies Aviation

Ground Transport CDL

Los Angeles, CA

Jan 2022 – July 2022

• Managed the transportation of cargo received at LAX for Qatar Airways and Air China on a daily basis.

• Receive, review, and inspect AWB documents for inbound air cargo

• Execute cargo arrival planning schedules for breakdown and intact air freight.

• Inspect equipment for safety and maintenance for damage and DOT road compliance.

• Hired trained scheduled and supervised all CDL operators.

• Transported and inspected bonded airline shipments from various airline warehouses to multiple customer facilities.

• Managed FedEx air freight imports account(s) at LAX to ensure service standards and consistency

• Maintained effective client support and communication to ensure timely delivery of goods and services. Max General Trading LLC

General Manager

Orlando, FL

April 2016 – Nov 2021

• Planned transportation routes to minimize operational costs and maximize efficiency.

• Established an international dedicated shipping line to transport auto parts to the Middle East.

• Managed land-based transportation networks to move client cargo between hubs across the U.S.

• Maintained key client accounts for general freight and vehicle transport between East Coast states.

• Recruited, onboarded, and trained CDL class A and B drivers and dispatchers.

• Executed the hiring of staff and the purchases of equipment for the company growth.

• Maintained a high level of customer services while continuously expanded customer base. GR Trading LLC

Cargo field Manager

Dubai -UAE

August 2008- March 2016

• Air freight coordination at DXB terminals for a range of foreign air carrier

• Sea port freight clearing and forwarding of automotive products imports, transport and deliveries from jebel Ali port -Dubai and Sharjah main port main of entry.

• Direct coordination for consolidated imports with General contractor for Emirates airlines Aramex and Fed Ex

• Custom duty Hands on experience in Import and export of a full range of cargo freights in and out of clearing for cargo imports and re-export for food stuff items

• Special handling shipments door to door export of motor vehicles including land transport sea freight and air freight.

Max Imports Inc.

Fleet Manager

Orlando, FL

March 1995 – june 2008

• Managed the daily operation of auto recovery units towing and impoundment for the city and state police rotation program in orange county Florida.

• Placed into action a fleet of 21 units. Wheel lift automatic loaders, flat beds roll backs, medium duty class B and two class C heavy units. Managed the towing and recovery team for light and heavy accident recovery and light vehicle police contract. Trained staff on safety and accident rollover recovery.

• Managed, trained and coached a crew of 85 employees: CDL class A and B CDL drivers and dispatchers.

• Managed maintenance and repair fleet department.

• Planned trucking routes and managed logistic lot movement. Additional Qualifications

• Problem solving skills and ability to manage and lead a large team.

• Extensive knowledge of mechanical and transport equipment standard procedures.

• Knowledge of all DOT compliance and road rules and regulations.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel data entry and validation skills.

• CDL driving professional experience for over 10 years ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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U.S. Citizen

Working Proficiency multilingual in English and French. Elementary Proficiency in Spanish and Italian Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, Logger Pro, Photoshop, automotive repair Certified Engineer BSIE, Certified recovery agent, professional commercial driver CDL, State of California AISIE certified A/C and battery testing research.

Engineers for Energy, Volleyball, Formula One, Cooking, Aviation.

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