Valerie Cameron
Wentzville Mo 63385
*********@*******.***
Objective A position as a Logistics or Inventory Manager
Profile I am an experienced manager in the areas of both operations and logistics management. I have an extensive understanding of product transportation and 6 years experience in the transportation industry. I am an organized individual, able to multi-task and hold exceptional time management skills. I am easy to get along with enjoy working with persons of all ages and from all walks of life. I currently work in shipping for FedEx SmartPost and through this position have gained extensive knowledge of third party carriers and the timetables of product movement. I have excellent customer service and employee relation skills and understand the importance of meeting consumer and company expectations. I have extensive training and experience in leadership and personal development. I also have excellent communicative, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Education
Masters in Management, University of Phoenix - 2010
B.A., Law and Social Thought, The University of Toledo
Relevant Experience & Accomplishments
Logistics
• 6 years related experience in transportation and logistics with FedEx.
• Excellent understanding of third party carriers and product movement
• Advanced knowledge of product tracking
• Experienced in cargo claims
• Strong knowledge of route planning and shipping time line through LTL and OTR
transportation through single destination and hub networks.
• Enjoy working in a team environment yet also be a self-motivator and work as an
individual
• Quick to learn and very adaptable to new areas of responsibility
• Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong understanding of US Postal process, FedEx, and UPS shipping
• Proven track record for improvement in On-time service for FedEx Deliveries.
Management/Supervision
• Directed recruitment and retention of supervisors and staff of 75 – 100 employees and
temps.
• Develop and enhance the shipping management position – new position for facility
• Trained, supervised and evaluated staff, coached improvement management skills.
• Maintain professional demeanor while handling situations of both praise and conflict.
• Developed system for ensuring timely delivery of products within guidelines of
company standards.
• Successfully implemented new attendance and deadline standards for staff
Employment .
Manager, FedEx Corporation, Midwest &Texas Regions
• Held several management positions in Austin and Houston Texas and currently in
St. Louis Missouri
• Responsible for directing a team of package handlers to ensure that outbound and inbound productivity goals are met
• Work with account service reps to ensure that consume expectations are being fulfilled
• Determine the amount of line haul lanes need to move product in a timely manner in and out of facility
• Maintain professional demeanor when interacting with employees, contractors, customers, and account reps. 2005-Present
Cheerleading Advisor, GLC Diamonds, Perrysburg, Ohio
• Developed, directed and coached a competitive cheerleading program for 23-76 student athletes between the ages of 5 and 18 years old.
• Handled team funds
• Escorted teams and participants to competitions and events in Ohio, other states and England, UK 2003-2005
Administrative Assistant, FedEx Home Delivery, Toledo, Ohio
• Developed this new position, for the Toledo Facility, which included all general office duties, answering multi-phone lines, filing, customer service and data entry
• Position required independent judgment and detailed organizational skills
• Handled all appointment and high profile delivery scheduling while accommodating customer schedules and FedEx policy.
• Contact and set up vendors and contractors while utilizing good public image skills. 2003-2005
Package Handler, FedEx Ground, Toledo Ohio
• Entry level dock position used as a stepping stone into management career
• Position entailed, unloading trailers, scanning packages and SWAKing
• Certified unload and smalls trainer 2001-2003
Six Flags Worlds of Adventure, Team Lead/Store Manager
Previous History
Oregon City Schools, Middle School Cheerleading Advisor.
Massage Envy, Membership and Sales Representative
FedEx Ground University, Leadership Development Intensive Training Seminar and Dock Operations College Graduate
Alpha Xi Delta, Advisor for UMSL Epsilon Xi Chapter of ???
Skills
• Efficient in all applications of Microsoft Office
o Word, Excel, Power Point, Desktop Publisher
• AS400/People Soft
• Typing 102 WPM/Ten Digit Key Pad 167 UPM
• Exceptional Problem Solving, Time Management and People Skills
Honors & Awards
July 2008 Purple Promise Award winnder
STMO facility Purple promis ambassador
Member of the University of Toledo Law and Social Thought Student Organization
2001 Employee of the Year Six Flags corporation
December 2001 Employee of the Month FedEx Ground
2005/2006 Rookie Manager of the Year FedEx Home Delivery Texas Region
Coach of the 2004 AmeriCheer Grand Championship Challenge Winners – GLC Diamonds