Sammy Solomon
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Wixom, MI
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Profile Experienced trainer and coach for FedEx Express and Ground dispatch teams, specializing in business process optimization, data analysis, and driver recruitment. Proven ability to serve as a liaison between regional and district teams, fostering collaboration to ensure efficient and successful dispatch operations.
Experience
Sept 2024 – Present Staffing Specialist, PeopleReady, Novi, MI
• Deliver exceptional customer service by building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and associates, ensuring high satisfaction levels.
• Proactively recruit, screen, and match qualified candidates with customer job openings using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and staffing apps.
• Enter and manage inbound customer orders while maintaining operational accuracy and efficiency.
• Process payroll for temporary workers with a focus on timeliness and compliance.
• Collaborate with management to develop creative solutions for staffing challenges and promote a culture of safety and compliance.
• Demonstrate strong multitasking and organizational skills in a fast-paced, deadline- driven environment.
April 2022 – Jan 2024 Supplier Risk Analyst – GM Account, Ryder Logistics, Warren, MI
• Collaborated with GM’s Tier 1 supplier network to enhance supply chain transparency through detailed sub-tier mapping.
• Developed and implemented resolution processes and procedures to optimize efficiency, accuracy, and coordination across risk mitigation efforts.
• Educated GM Buyers on risk resiliency strategies to ensure informed decision- making when onboarding new suppliers.
Oct 2021 – March 2022 Logistics Analyst and Router, US Foods, Wixom, MI
• Designed and optimized delivery routes using advanced routing software, ensuring efficiency and alignment with customer requirements.
• Collaborated with Sales, Customer Service, and Warehouse teams to assess and confirm delivery feasibility.
• Conducted data analysis to forecast service disruptions and accommodate volume fluctuations driven by customer needs.
Aug 2020 – May 2021 Driver Manager, Rockwell Medical, Wixom, MI
• Collaborated with RTI Surgical and other Rockwell operating departments to efficiently manage operations and ensure the timely execution and delivery of customer orders.
• Directed driver assignment, dispatch, and supervision while implementing and enforcing policies related to driver management and discipline.
• Oversaw driver performance to ensure adherence to safety protocols, DOT compliance standards, and performance review processes.
• Led recruitment, onboarding, and training initiatives for DOT CDL drivers, building a skilled and safety-conscious workforce.
• Maintained accurate and comprehensive DOT reports and documentation to support operational compliance and functionality.
April 2016 – Aug 2020
Driver Manager, Michigan Trucking Company, Inc. (Partner of FedEx Ground), Lansing, MI
• Managed all aspects of daily pick-up and delivery operations to ensure efficiency and timely service.
• Partnered with the business owner to address staffing, hiring, training, service challenges, late freight, and other operational concerns.
• Directed recruitment and hiring efforts for CDL and non-CDL drivers, ensuring a qualified and reliable team.
• Collaborated with FedEx Ground management to uphold on-time delivery and pick- up standards, promote safety protocols, and foster community engagement. Dec 2017 – July 2019 SameDay City Courier Service, FedEx, MI
• Served as a pick-up and delivery courier, efficiently covering the tri-county area of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb, MI.
April 2011 – April 2016 Customer Pickup Specialist Linehaul Supervisor Contractor Relations Specialist, FedEx Ground, MI, KY, TX
• Led weekly staff meetings with the dispatch team to align operations with corporate goals and objectives.
• Participated in cross-functional Market Council meetings with other FedEx Operating Companies to streamline processes and enhance service for internal and external customers.
• Fostered strong relationships with contractors and station management, driving buy-in and collaboration to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Conducted ISO internal audits to verify compliance with internal controls and departmental best practices.
Oct 1995 – April 2011 Domestic Operations On-Road Supervisor, FedEx Express, MI, CA, ID
• Strategically planned and assigned courier routes based on workforce availability, scheduling constraints, and service area dynamics.
• Monitored and adjusted route loads to maintain balance and flexibility, ensuring seamless operations during breakdowns, weather disruptions, emergencies, and uncovered routes.
• Collaborated with station management to optimize and restructure routes, boosting productivity and operational efficiency.
• Trained new couriers using FedEx Express standards and methods, ensuring adherence to service guarantees and maintaining high customer satisfaction levels. Education
Michigan State University Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics