Business Administration Information Technology

Rodney C. Matthews, MBA

**** ********** ***** **********, ******* 36108;

**** ******** **** ***** ****, Georgia 30180 and/or

Cell 334-***-****; Home 404-***-****

Emails: ***********@*****.***; ***********@*****.***

Education

Grand Canyon University 2018

Doctorate of Education Organizational Leadership in Christian Ministry

Doctoral Candidate in Global Leadership and Divinity

Colorado Technical University March 2017

Masters of Science Business Administration in Healthcare Management and

Masters of Science Business Administration in Information Technology MGT.

Alabama State University May 1991

Bachelor of Science Business Administration in Computer Information Systems

Officer Candidate Pilot/Navigator in the Air Force Reserves Officer Training Corps.

Career Summary Accomplishments

Experienced Management/Technology skill set that produced achievements of the highest levels in efficiency and accountability for several Fortune 500 organizations. A recognized 20-year record in strategic management and tactical leadership skills fortified with a solid educational background in business knowledge and experience.

This business acumen contributed to building a strong successful distribution network with a departmental $40M monthly operating budget for United Parcel Service Feeder Division. Attained a consistent eight percent penetration/growth rate in quarterly market sales and production levels in the parcel delivery industry.

Success has led to assignments in teaching quick decision-making concepts with an ability to communicate these decisions effectively with integrity and approachability. This success has opened consulting opportunities in training interpersonal leadership skills to management and technology personnel. Presently Training for Marriage Counseling and Servant Leadership positions within the church.

Founded RCM Transportation and Logistics Corporation in 2020. Co-founded “Southern Accent,” a Fine Dining Restaurant in 1992 and made a 258% return in 1997 and sold the business for a substantial profit. Also, a licensed tax preparer with Jackson Hewitt and Real Estate Agent in training with Exit Realty. Coached daughters little league softball team to two consecutive Championship seasons in 2008 and 2009. Football Coach/Player

Employment History

Atlanta Public Schools/Middle School

Interrelated Teacher

06/2023 – Current

Atlanta, Georgia

Teach and Co-Teach Mathematics and Science resources to students in Special Education and General Education academic curriculums.

Gulf Coast Mack Truck Dealership

Transfer Driver

05/2023 – 07/2023

Montgomery, Alabama

●Deliver Purchased Trucks to Customers. Drive trucks to and from repair shops.

MP Carriers

O.T.R Driver/Driver Manager

03/2023 – 05/2023

Hillside, Illinois

●Lease Purchase Owner Operator

Vanguard Supply Chain Solutions

O.T.R. Driver/Driver Manager

11/2021 – 12/2022

Montgomery, Alabama

●Route delivery driving over the road to hospitals, medical facilities, and research laboratories in the southeast region.

●Warehouse picking orders, and building pallets to be loaded onto delivery trucks.

●Verified the accuracy of loads to be delivered to our customers.

●Sanitized the inside of trailers to meet the standards of the research laboratories and hospitals.

Dollar General Private Fleet

OTR Driver/Fleet Supervisor

01/2021 - 11/2021

Montgomery, Alabama

●Evaluated work load versus available hours of service to ensure DOT compliance for the driver workforce. Communicated via computer system with drivers to assign, direct, re-direct, and instruct work to meet business needs.

●Conferred with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates.

●Planned and Assigned driver deliveries. Dispatched Driver Loads for the Fresh Distribution Center.

Dollar General

Fresh Distribution Driver/Training Engineer

08/2020 - 01/2021

Montgomery, Alabama

●Delivered fresh goods/products to internal customers for retail sales.

●Trained new/current drivers in improved delivery procedures, and in the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.

●Operated Yard Dog to pull trailers around the lot

Red Classic Transportation/Coca Cola Consolidated

O.T.R. Driver/Driver Manager

06/2020 - 08/2020

Nashville, Tennessee

●Delivered products to various warehouse distribution centers in the southeast and southwest.

●Transported freight from internal/external customer locations inside the network.

●Participated in sponsored activities and programs designed to improve driver safety awareness.

Postal Fleet Service

Driver Supervisor

05/2019 - 05/2020

Montgomery, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia

●Managed the Pickup and Delivery of mail for the United States Postal Service. Also operated yard jockey to pull trailers around the lot

CCC Associates Nursery

Driver Supervisor

01/2019 - 09/2019

Wetumpka, Alabama

●Facilitated Nursery Deliveries for external customers.

R. E. Garrison Trucking

O.T.R. Driver/Driver Manager

08/2018 - 12/2018

Cullman, Alabama

●Lease Purchase Owner Operator

American Family Life Assurance Company, Benefits Consultant

6/2018 - 02/2019

Atlanta, Georgia

●Worked directly with business owners to deliver voluntary, healthcare and other benefits that helps owners ensure their employees receive direct cash benefits should a covered accident or sickness occur.

●Generated new business opportunities through company leads, networking, referrals and calls. Engaged and enrolled interested employees in plans.

●Conducted meetings with employers to customize programs to help meet their benefits needs. Serviced employer customers through ongoing consultation on topics regarding new benefit options, the latest benefit trends, and ACA updates.

Hub Group Trucking Company, Transportation Driver /Manager

3/2014 - 6/2018

Atlanta, Georgia, and Birmingham, Alabama

●Served as a brand advocate, and public relations ambassador in every interaction with clients and customers. Governed decisions in planning routes, freight, and load plans for efficiency. Steered meetings in Compliance of rules, regulations, and procedures governed by the Department of Transportation, and the Commercial Safety Association. Directed activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking distribution of trailers, containers, vehicles with shipping ports of entry, airports, and Norfolk Southern / CSX railroad transportation.

●Communicated with managers/supervisors concerning facility/vehicle inspections and report any problems or damages to Corporate Maintenance and Repair. Conducted analysis for accuracy of management production numbers, customer service reports and mileage costs intelligences. Discovered ways to conserve resources, including fuel, labor costs, etc. to improve the business unit. Monitored brokerage sales/costs effectiveness for improvements.

●Change Agent for the company. Promoted safe work environments by conducting safety audits, initiated company safety meetings with District management and staff members. Developed criteria, application instructions, procedural manuals, and contracts for federal and state public transportation programs.

DYVIS Trucking Company, Transportation Driver/Manager

3/2008 - 3/2014

Montgomery, Alabama

●Achieved the accuracy and prompt delivery of automotive supplies from MOBIS Auto Suppliers to Kia Auto Manufacturing, and Hyundai Automotive Manufacturing. Conducted periodic load inspections to ensure that the cargo is secure. Instructed management and employees on the importance of damage control. Followed up with management personnel to emphasize proper safety procedures for transporting itemized goods.

●Controlled the checking of vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order to secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, or covers.

Mercedes Auto Manufacturing, Computer Training Manager

1/2001 - 3/2008

Tuscaloosa and Vance, Alabama

●Synchronized Computer Training of all employees and management personnel in plant operations. Improved knowledge skills of plant personnel by 54%.

●Conducted Contract Negotiations with Technology Businesses, and Vendors. Signed off and supported budget information including purchase orders and invoices warehoused in corporate database. Directed Proctor Testing for potential new hires in plant operations and administrative employees in Human Resources.

Metz / Holsum Bread Company, Sales Manager

11/1997 - 1/2001

Chicago, Illinois

●Succeeded, fleet operations, and started cost efficiency measures in transportation operations that improved productivity by 33 %. Increased quarterly sales by 28 %

●Hired, trained, and reduced turnover ratio by 65 %. Maintained and supported Department of Transportation annual commercial vehicle operation inspections.

United Parcel Service, Manager/Driver

9/1984 - 10/1997

Montgomery, Alabama

●Assigned as a Change Agent to improve departmental efficiency wherever needed.

●Improved departmental efficiency in facilitating the preparation of building trailer doubles for drivers before their arrival and assigned departures.

●Navigated management success goals, prepared work schedules, assigned specific duties for Human Resources, and Information Technology and Automotive Departments to improve time management and departmental costs value. Signed off on all new hire approvals with Human Resources. Transliterated Standard Operating Procedure manual in Lock-out/ Tag-out procedures for the Occupational Safety Health Association and Environmental Protection Association to specifications.

●Directed departmental staff, clerks, and supervisors in Feeder dispatching and tracking of vehicles and packages that increased production numbers and improved on time deliveries by 45 %.

●Dispatched and assigned drivers with efficient route planning scheduling that reduced annual operational cost 22%

●Trained Tractor Trailer Drivers for CDL Certifications with a 100% approval rating.

●Operated Yard dog to move trailers around the lot

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