Objective

To obtain a Management Position with a dynamic and committed organization to provide the equal opportunity to grow maximizing my multilayer of management skills, training experience and successful record in the transportation and distribution industry. Pursuing a challenging and highly motivated position using my energy to develop, lead, encourage employee productivity, improve operations, increase profitability and enhance growth. I am drawn to challenges, motivated by growth and success, and endlessly seeking improvement.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Fifteen plus years of extensive experience in transportation management, distribution operations and management of direct reports, thorough understanding of service center, terminal operations, transportation logistics, freight movement systems. leading and managing a successful transportation function.

Strong ability to gather, analyze and interpret information and develop, recommend, and implement solutions while maintaining budget.

Experience and knowledgeable in areas of Reporting Analysis, P&L Reporting, and Process Improvement. Cost Analysis for Project Justification.

Strong leadership and communication skills.

Excellent planning, organization, and critical thinking skills. Analytical problem solver.

Effective communication skills: demonstrated ability to interact across a broad range of organizational levels and functions.

Proficient in adapting to dynamic workflows.

Providing leadership in all areas including employee training, safety, operations management, culture enhancement, profit loss and regulatory compliance.

Successful record of leadership accomplishments in the transportation industry.

Thorough knowledge of LTL Industry, DOT Rules and Regulations, OSHA Laws, Hazardous Materials Regulations, NMFC and Tariff Rules, and company policies and procedures.

Operational knowledge in route planning, transportation technology systems and forecasting traffic policies and regulations.

A competent initiative-taker demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and interface effectively with all levels of the organization.

Experience and extensive distribution technology, distribution equipment and facility maintenance procedures.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, internet web-based and job specific software applications (ERP routing & Legacy System) payroll and database systems

Proficient Transportation Management Systems.

Exemplify superior service through safe and efficient operations and innovative thinking to the ultimate benefit of customers and shareholders.

Professional Experience

Branch Manager

Airgas Dry Ice, San Diego October 2014 – Present

Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that I have a good relationship with customers, vendors, co-workers, and management.

Manage and track KPI’s results to push continuous improvement and assist in measuring viability of the branch.

Manage transportation/routing process to ensure capacity, service, and cost commitments are met to support business objectives.

Develop strategies and anticipate trends that enable inbound/outbound network flows, carrier agreements, cost, and service.

Support the improvement of systems to ensure a safe workplace, included in this is the accountability for reduction of and control of accident costs.

Participates in the preparation of market and competitor information and annual sales analysis and forecast.

Manage Profit & Loss statements and performance of the branch. Lead management development planning with the Logistics leadership team to achieve transportation service and cost goals.

Complies with all state and federal laws and regulations. Files all accident reports with Safety Manager and regularly conducts branch safety meetings.

Administers, and is responsible for, safety policies and procedures in accordance with regional, SAFECOR, local, state, and federal guidelines.

Monitors and manages staffing levels and workload allocation across all teams within assigned territory (ex: talent acquisition, furloughing, re-purposing, re-shifting, demotion, promotion, and severance).

Evaluates and direct the day-to-day activities of a branch to ensure cost effective operations, counter sales, warehousing, production and route deliveries for the branch.

Reconciliation of open order edit list, quote list, purchase order report by item, selected order edit list.

Vehicle maintenance. Ensure all vehicles are schedule for BIT’s and PM’s. Schedule repairs, as necessary.

Silver Bullet - Traveling Terminal Manager

R+L Carriers Transportation, Mountain Region West April 2007 – October 2014

Provide required analytics/reporting to measure performance including KPI’s and scorecards for Logistics function.

Manage, direct, and lead all operational functions of all facets of a service center within a terminal.

Develop, implement and manage best practices in relation to freight audit, payment, claims administration, transportation data and analytics.

Manage expense and assist with the preparation and execution of annual operations budgets within company expectations.

Direct the operations of the branch to ensure all phases of operation – Safety, Service, Quality and Expense

Provide leadership and oversee the building of teams through staffing, recruiting, development and engagement.

Evaluate site performance and productivity metrics to determine areas for operational optimization and improvement.

Collaborate with the Director of Operations in the achievement of operational goals, growth, and profitability.

Direct responsibility and accountability for implementing and maintaining best organization processes.

Regularly consulting with managers and supervisors to ensure accuracy in daily operations.

Providing leadership in all areas including training, safety, operations, culture enhancement, profit loss and regulatory compliance within the organization.

Assist in the training implementation, tracking and follow-up of quality improvement systems.

Manage all financial aspects of the service center operation for profitable results including revenue attainment, cost control, and yield improvement.

Recommended and initiated personnel actions such as hiring, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.

Emphasis in managing employee development as part of the partnering for performance and growth process.

Implemented action plans to ensure planned productivity and service goals are achieved.

Prepared and managed safety, security, and loss prevention procedures in accordance with Company, OSHA, and DOT guidelines. Ensure compliance of safety and environmental standards.

Advocate the dispatch process and training for all service center terminal locations.

Improve employee relations through the effective use of performance management techniques.

Submit various financial and operational reports and action plans as directed by Director of Operations

Oversee driver management, communications, and relationship with drivers to improve overall performance standards.

Operations Supervisor July 2001-April 2007

Con-way Western Express, San Diego

Supervised, coached, and counseled staff of fifty employees.

Processed new hire information, transfers, promotions, and termination paperwork.

Directly supervised inbound, city and outbound freight operations.

Manage the operational functions of all facets of a service center terminal.

Administered outbound shipping ensuring timely and efficient delivery.

Working in a concerted effort with other management to provide direction, guidance and coaching to team members within a positive work environment.

Maintain all procedure controls of all hazardous material shipments and or supplies are at appropriate levels to support business.

Managed work of all staff evaluated performance appraisals accordingly.

Accountable for all dispatching, routing, and tracking of delivery vehicles.

Provide leadership and exercise operational responsibility for entire distribution center

Developing and maintaining efficient work force through performance appraisals, leadership, education, record and report on associate productivity and communication for team effectiveness

Assist with developing and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency, costs, and productivity, monitoring quality and delivery services.

Coordinates with VP of Operations and Customer account agents to understand and ensure completion of daily priorities and objectives within the distribution center.

Monitor key metrics in each department to ensure attainment of daily Safety, Quality, and productivity objectives for the distribution center.

Education and Certifications

Branch Manager of The Year, Airgas Dry Ice, San Diego 2022

Ashford University

Bachelor of Arts in Business Leadership, Anticipated Graduation, 2017

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