Transportation / Operations
Resume:
Kenneth D. Patterson
Lithonia, GA 30058
678-***-**** Home
770-***-**** Cell
Email: *************@*****.***
SUMMARY
To secure a position in management with a company that has high growth while allowing me to utilize my skills in a business development capacity with experience in strategic planning, human resources and training.
DEMONSTRATED AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Creating “win-win” situation as thinker, doer and team builder.
Highly innovative and successful in achieving results by thinking “outside the box”.
Evaluating/Reviewing Major Administrative Problems.
Ability to direct complex projects from concepts to fully operational status.
Excellent organization, communication and management skills.
EDUCATION
Southern University Baton Rouge, LA
B.S. Sociology-December 1992
A. S. Law Enforcement-May 1989
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FedEx Freight Incorporated August 1991- March 2009
Conley, Georgia
Operation Manager Line haul
Manages the performance of road drivers, supervisors, clerical staff up to 120 in accordance with organizational policies and procedures within company guidelines.
Assist road dispatch by filling in for absenteeism and communicate with dispatch at various terminals and with dock employees to coordinate the movement of trailers and freight.
Develop operational plans and budget based on goals and objectives. Maintain accurate records/documentation of training, licensing, testing, physicals, driving records etc.
Assess the scene of an accident from a management standpoint while working with Attorney, Human Resources and perform physical assessment of employee.
Approve payroll using Kronos, approval of vacation/sick time.
Exposed to logistics from the transport standpoint by assisting in the delivery between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet the requirements of consumers.
Ensure daily, monthly, and annual inspections of vehicles.
Assessing transportation and training needs: evaluating requests for service and current expertise levels of drivers, and creating plans to assure that both adequate transportation and qualified drivers are available to meet current needs.
Defining routes: identifying the most efficient routes and arranging for ample staffing to meet the transportation needs.
Hire, train, supervise, coach and evaluate the annual performance of drivers. Ensure drivers are trained, licensed, tested and certified as required by law to drive vehicles. Design, provide and routinely assess driving, safety and other related training. Collaborate with regional managers and staff regarding driver performance.
Assist road dispatch by filling in for absenteeism and communicate with dispatch at various terminals and with dock employees to coordinate the movement of trailers and freight.
Facilitate regular staff meetings and problem solving sessions.
Manage component budget, assuring that expenditures are appropriate and within allowable reserves.
Maintain and update policies, procedures and handbooks per Federal/State regulations directives and guidelines.
Delegate and follow up with any clerical staff assigned to transportation related assignments.
Assist Operations Supervisors as needed; conduct pre-shift meetings, implement company policy.
Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures. Maintain a thorough knowledge of LTL Industry, DOT Rules and Regulations, OSHA Laws, Hazardous Materials Regulations, NMFC and Tariff Rules.
SKILLS
Windows 07, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook & XP, ACCOPS (Fed Ex), Kronos
CERTIFICATION
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Transportation Security Administration
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