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REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION MANAGER

Professional Summary

Transportation Manager with 17 years of experience overseeing teams of drivers to meet efficiency and performance targets. Strong understanding of effective routing and transportation cost-saving measures. Deep knowledge of Warehousing , Logistics, Heavy loads, and DOT compliance requirements. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy with commitment to customer service and meeting deadlines. Driven leader with ability to motivate and develop employees.

Skills

Staff development and oversight
Cost control and tracking
Budgeting
Staff Management
Project Management
Transportation Management
Logistics
Shipment coordination
Warehouse Logistics
Shipping and receiving
Client Account Management
Conflict Resolution
Budget administration
Performance maximization
Internal loss prevention

Safety regulations implementation
Distribution and warehousing
Materials management
Budget control
Contract Management
Staff supervision
Loading and unloading
Logistics Management
Carrier negotiations
Forklift Operations
Budget planning
Cost reduction
Safety and compliance
Transportation activity management
Documentation

Work History

Regional Transportation Manager, 01/2015 to 08/2021
Company Name – City, State

Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
Managed annual freight budget of $375,000.00
Developed criteria, application instructions, procedural manuals, and contracts for federal and state public transportation programs.
Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
Oversaw team of 100 drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems.
Formed strategic partnerships, established metrics and participated in complex negotiations.
Researched distance, traffic patterns and other aspects to determine cost-effective and productive routes for deliveries.
Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
Communicated with customer service and sales teams to improve productivity and service ratings.
Developed SLA's for carriers and logistics providers, meeting defined requirements through daily management and process improvements.
Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.

Southeast Regional Manager, 01/2012 to 01/2015
Company Name – City, State

Increased sales volume and expanded product line to new retailers, warehouse clubs and natural food chains.
Increased profits through providing excellent customer service, following established guidelines and auditing sales reports.
Communicated progress of monthly and quarterly initiatives to internal and external sales teams.
Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
Developed and executed sales presentations as well as both internal and external product training workshops.
Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
Identified prospects' needs and developed appropriate responses along with suitable information on products and services.
Devised sales strategies to increase points of distribution, shelf space, product positioning, consumer awareness, trial, conversion and user acquisition.
Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
Monitored sales team performance, analyzed sales data and reported information to area managers.

Operations Manager, 03/2007 to 05/2012
Company Name – City, State

Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Investigated and resolved departmental non-conformances.
Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends.
Formulated processes toimprove assistance to support groups, resulting in reduction of downtime and financial loss.
Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
Helped build and review master service agreements for work eligibility.
Eased team transitions and new employee orientation through effective training and development.
Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Delivered leadership to executive team dedicated to driving ambitious targets with well-orchestrated plans.
Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
Created and implemented aggressive action plan to address pressing cost control needs.
Drafted invoices for completed work.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Directed product flow and informed management of delays and challenges, as well as suggested resolutions.

General Manager, 08/2002 to 02/2007
Company Name – City, State

Gathered, logged and monitored all shipping data
Conducted research on logistics operations, including literature reviews, interviews and site visits
Translated business needs and priorities into actionable logistics strategies
Maintained accurate stock records and schedules
Supervised material flow, storage and global order fulfillment
Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements
Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers
Directed planning, budgeting, vendor selection and quality assurance efforts
Monitored time lines and flagged potential issues to be addressed
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated them to other team members
Supervised accounts receivables clerks, team of five
Compiled financial reports pertaining to cash receipts, expenditures and profit and loss
Drafted and reviewed financial statement compilations before being approved by partners
Worked with management at project level to ensure expense plans are achieved
Maintained fixed asset module and calculate and record monthly depreciation expense
Encouraged, trained and disciplined employees to maximize performance
Coordinated monthly budgets, managed profit and loss, and consistently met desired margin targets
Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention
Managed and improved various procedures, including requirements, gaps analysis, training and development and new program rollout
Decreased costs by negotiating with vendors and suppliers for better prices
Spearheaded development and launch of business management software system
Developed and implemented promotional strategies to drive business success and maintain budgetary guidelines
Ensured supply met demand by overseeing all merchandising decisions, replenishment and inventory management
Set sales budget for all prime costs, loss of goods and controllable to improve cash flow
Strengthened product branding initiatives and maximized outreach by overseeing all marketing and membership acquisitions, community events, causes and organizations and business development

Education

CPR: FIRST AD AND CPR TRAINING , 02/2020
HOUSTON CPR - City

No Degree: 1500 Hrs Hazmat And Labeling Training , 01/2020
Dot Hazmat - City

Transportation : DOT Hazmat Advanced Training , 03/2016
OSHA SAFETY TRAINING COURSE - City

TDLR - HOUSTON TX D: Transportation and Materials Moving, 2008
TDLR - City

Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology: Business Administration And Management, 05/2002
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Brownsville - City, State

Additional Information

Accomplishments Awarded "Superior Leadership" distinction by upper management in 12/15/2014
Completion of California (Harassment Prevention for Supervisors)
1500 Hours of U.S DOT Training throw TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF REGULATIONS, AND Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Member of the Houston safety counsel.
Shipping cargo over seas , as well as using land transportation

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School Attended

HOUSTON CPR
Dot Hazmat
OSHA SAFETY TRAINING COURSE
TDLR
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Brownsville

Job Titles Held:

Regional Transportation Manager
Southeast Regional Manager
Operations Manager
General Manager

Degrees

CPR : FIRST AD AND CPR TRAINING , 02/2020
No Degree : 1500 Hrs Hazmat And Labeling Training , 01/2020
Transportation : DOT Hazmat Advanced Training , 03/2016
TDLR - HOUSTON TX D : Transportation and Materials Moving , 2008
Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology : Business Administration And Management , 05/2002

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