Executive/Operations Management

THOMAS J. SELLHORN

**** ******* **** ***** • Cordova, Tennessee 38016

901-***-**** • ***********@*********.***

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Dynamic, determined, and decisive leader, visionary, and manager offering extensive and demonstrable expertise in operations and financial management. Positive, results-oriented, strategic thinker, planner, and problem-solver with the ability to take charge when necessary and to multi-task across multi-faceted operations. Focused, pragmatic business strategist offering strong organizational and analytical skills and the ability to balance labor costs. Recognized exhorter/mentor who thrives in dynamic and fluid environments. Areas of expertise:

Team-Building & Development • Visionary Leadership • Coaching, Mentoring, & Motivation

Strategic Thinking, Planning, & Problem-Solving • Interpersonal Relations • Organization & Analysis

Labor Costs Management • Revenue Generation • P & L Management • Business Platforms

Customer Service & Satisfaction • Operations Management • Public Speaking

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, Memphis, Tennessee • 1990-2008

Billion-dollar international trucking company.

Assistant Terminal Manager

Oversee $15M, 168-door operation, including scheduling, compliance training, claims, technology systems, and internal/external customer service issues. Supervise 200 employees, including line haul manager, 3 operations managers, 8 platform supervisors, 4 line dispatchers, and 3 city dispatchers. Maintain service standards while controlling labor costs. Monitor daily inbound and outbound freight flow. Meet with managers, supervisors, and dispatchers to discuss work flow demands and service standards. Consult and collaborate with sales team on new business needs and plans.

Financial/Operational Enhancements:

• Grew facility from 55 doors to 168 doors designing walk plan for maximum freight flow and cost efficiency.

• Boosted revenues to $800K+ in last year.

• Reduced claims ratio by more than 0.5% and improved load factor by 3800 lbs.

• Enhanced time service on outbound shipments by 2% and on inbound shipments by 3%.

P.I.E. Freight Line, Emeryville, California • 1989-1990

$500MM national trucking company.

Operations Supervisor

Supervised inbound/outbound freight movement, scheduling, and training for 50-75 dock employees. Evaluated workload and made load projections accordingly. Reviewed daily goals with employees.

Financial/Operational Enhancements:

• Boosted productivity from 4 to 6 shipments per hour and 3200 lbs. to 4000 lbs. per hour.

• Increased cube utilization by 5%

Career Note: Prior experience as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Turner & Sellhorn Enterprises, Inc., Memphis, Tennessee (1980-1989).

EDUCATION

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee

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