Manager Project
Resume:
Alan D. Saunders
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104-8533
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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY: More than 26 years of military and civilian experience in transportation operations, safety, fleet management, materiel distribution and budget control. Highly effective leader; excels in personnel training and delegating duties to create a formidable team. Computer savvy; expert on Microsoft Office programs and numerous computer-based dispatch and database programs.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Leadership Organization Skills Employee Recognition Resource Mgmt
Innovation Facility Mgmt Budget Control Fleet Mgmt
Training Public Relations Troubleshooting Supervision
Safety Problem Solving Driver Training DOT Regulations
SEP 2007 to JUL 2011: Project Manager / Terminal Manager NFI Transportation, Allentown PA
• Directed dedicated truckload distribution service for 12 diverse customers located in Lehigh Valley PA, Northern NJ and Northern VA delivering from Maine to Virginia – quadrupled customer base in 3+ years
• Managed all P&L aspects for 7 cost centers – drove annual revenue up 28% over 3 year period (to $7M) while maintaining 6-7% profit margin and controlling the associated operations and maintenance costs
• Trained and mentored 8 driver managers in all facets of the business – covered 2 facilities 24 hours per day and controlled and scheduled workload for over 110 drivers in Allentown and two remote satellite locations
• Planned and executed annual Truck Driver Roadeo competition - expanded from 12 to 25 drivers competing in 7 events - added kid-friendly activities to enhance family involvement and draw local media publicity
• Oversaw daily operations and maintenance for 55 tractors and 300 trailers based in 12K sq ft facility
SEP 2003 to AUG 2007: Vehicle Operations Manager US Air Force, Dover AFB DE
• Provided daily leadership for 42 Airmen and 12 civilian professionals supporting the Dover AFB mission
• Assembling transportation and logistics support for C-5 crash landing – coordinated over $21K in vehicle support with headquarters and 4 military bases for AF Safety Board and aircraft recovery operations
• Orchestrated two major projects to secure $3.2M vehicle fleet – installed $32K 7-camera remote-controlled surveillance system and $138K automatic vehicle / walking gates in vehicle compound
• Integrated small package delivery process (22.8K items/yr) into existing operation – introduced scheduled times for delivery ensuring customers knew when their packages would arrive
• Orchestrated 1,000 parts deliveries annually to bases and airports from Maine to North Carolina; delivered faster than commercial carriers and bolstered rapid repair for military strategic aircraft
• Crafted flawless parking & shuttle plan for two Dover (DE) Air Shows attended by over 300,000 spectators
• Led logistical support for 962 war casualties and family members through the Air Force's only Port Mortuary – ensured a dignified return home for America’s fallen heroes
• Developed rapid response to devastation of Hurricane Katrina – coordinated delivery of several tractor-trailer loads of emergency and relief supplies to NJ and NC for airlift to the Gulf Coast
SEP 2000 to AUG 2003: Vehicle Operations Manager US Air Force, McChord AFB WA
• Provided daily leadership for 36 Airmen and 8 civilian professionals supporting the McChord AFB mission
• Developed support for rapid response C-130 aircrews posted in WA after 9/11 – assembled necessary crew vehicles and provided 5 minute response time to ensure immediate launch against potential terrorist targets
• Created “Operator of Month” program and instituted monthly Operator Calls to share information with employees, encourage discussion on policies and procedures, and address problem areas
• Built flawless parking & shuttle plan for two Tacoma (WA) Air Shows attended by over 500,000 spectators
• Led $37K overhaul and expansion of vehicle wash facility supporting over 500 vehicles – quadrupled wash capacity and began generating $3K in monthly revenue
• Devised first-ever vehicle accident reimbursement program to ensure the agency causing the damage pays for necessary repairs – recouped $35K in first year and pinpointed negative trends
• Integrated small package delivery process (22.8K items/yr) into existing operation – introduced scheduled times for delivery ensuring customers knew when their packages would arrive
• Led flawless transportation support for military aircrews; responded to over 6,000 runs each year within 5-minutes; 50% faster than the 10-minute Air Force standard
• Planned and organized logistics support for Rainbow Festival outreach for physically challenged youth and adults – delivered and set up chairs, tables, tents, and stages for two-day event
FEB 1994 to AUG 2000: Command Vehicle Operations Manager US Air Force, Scott AFB IL
• Developed detailed aircraft cargo loader basing plan for 87 locations world-wide – aligned assets with war plans requirements to ensure America’s security and protection of freedom abroad
• Coordinated transportation for 1995 Defense Ministerial of the Americas hosted by US Defense Secretary – 350 international distinguished visitors flawlessly supported; Vice President Gore keynote speaker
• Conducted detailed reviews of vehicle requirements for 12 United States Air Force Bases and 25 overseas sites – right-sizing of fleets ensured procurement and maintenance savings of $34.4M
• Oversaw redistribution of 260 vehicles from six Air Force Bases closed or realigned – stood up new missions at nine other bases and saved $52M in new vehicle procurement and lease costs
• Authored ambitious aircraft loader rotation plan to support “Year of the En Route” (military airlift system) – 48 loaders moved; reduced overseas age 8.7 years and improved aircraft loader reliability world-wide
• Partnered with Army transportation unit to provide heavy equipment training to new employees – completed qualification in record time and saved $15K in commercial training contract costs
• Mentored three Transportation functional award winners at the headquarters level – one of whom went on to be recognized as the best in the entire Air Force
• Created tracking spreadsheet to monitor job training progress for over 300 employees – all trainees completed development courses on-time with high knowledge retention
• Devised transportation plan for Lutheran Youth Gathering at TWA Dome in St Louis MO – 40,000 attendees moved to and from 64 hotels and hundreds of outreach ministry sites in two states
JAN 1981 to NOV 2007: Active Duty. United States Air Force Various Locations
SPECIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
• Commercial Driver’s License – Class A w/ Air Brake and Passenger endorsements
• Wrote operational policy consistent with federal and state DOT regulations and United States Code
• Developed and controlled Air Force operational budgets up to $200K annually for resources
• Managed all areas of profit & loss accounting for 7 cost centers totaling more than $7M in annual revenue
EDUCATION:
Formal:
• B.A. Degree, Psychology (4.0 GPA), Wesley College, Dover DE, 2006 – with Highest Honors
• A.S. Degree, Logistics/Transportation, Community College of the AF, Montgomery AL, 2000
Professional/Technical Training:
• Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer and Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academies
• Advanced Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Courses
• LEAN Principles (Yellow Belt) and Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO-21) Courses
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