Dedicated Transportation Management Executive eager to contribute significant expertise in international logistics, fleet management, and directing warehousing operations toward supporting a dynamic employer in optimizing bottom-line performance.

 

 

Substantial experience in the transportation industry with an outstanding blend of expertise in terminal/operations management, personnel development, labor relations, cost control, and budget administration. Combine solid leadership and team building talents to train, motivate, mentor and manage highly-productive personnel. Resourceful and proactive; set goals, and devise business growth strategies to attain revenue targets and maximize staff retention and loyalty. Display a collaborative work ethic, proficiency in directing multiple locations concurrently, and exemplary prioritization, problem solving, and scheduling skills. Methodically assess business operations and productivity metrics to determine and optimize fiscal performance, sustainability, competitive positioning, and revenue opportunities.  

 

Selected Achievements:

 

  Successfully negotiated annual contract rates for 100+ dedicated shipping lanes worldwide via land, sea, and air transportation, vital to optimizing P&L performance for Mission Produce.

  Captured annual freight savings of $4M for Mission Produce.

  Significantly raised customer service levels for Image Transportation to a record 98.6% by instituting new operating procedures and recruiting, developing and motivating quality talent.

  Slashed operating expenses by 42% for Fresh Point by introducing labor management system with engineered labor standards for hourly warehouse employees.

  Led efforts for Fresh Point to achieve Superior sanitation ratings from both AIB and ASI for all distribution centers.

  Adeptness in overseeing ocean freight operations, LTL, brokerage, and relationships with Big Box retailers.

 

 

Mission Produce, Inc., Oxnard, California, 2006 to 2009

Director of Transportation

         Spearheaded broad scope of transportation operations inclusive of carrier relations, planning, goal setting, and contract negotiations/administration.

         Cost-effectively administered $80M+ annual budget and overhauled transportation-based policies and procedures to achieve and ensure constant compliance with DOT requirements.

         Resourcefully developed, coordinated and managed global supply logistics program.

         Evaluated, selected and led deployment of Keystone software system to enhance and streamline transportation functions.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Image Transportation Services, Inc., Industry, California, 2003 to 2006

Vice President

         Proficiently orchestrated daily business operations for refrigerated transportation and LTL warehousing operation comprised of 119 employees and producing $36M+ in annual revenues.

         Elevated staff productivity, morale and retention by proactively creating and launching an innovative incentive-based compensation program.

 

Coast Transportation, Inc., Los Angeles, California, 1999 to 2003

Vice President

         Directed full spectrum of business operations for major transportation company consisting of 337 employees and $28M+ in annual revenues including brokerage.

         Formulated and launched specific maintenance procedures and programs to improve efficiency and control associated costs.

         Demonstrated keen analytical thinking abilities to assess and streamline fleet management procedures, strengthening vehicle accountability, performance, and maintenance operations.

 

Fresh Point, Inc., Dallas, Texas, 1993 to 1999

Regional Director of Operations

         Drove continuous growth of 21 food service distribution centers having 2,000+ hourly union employees, with full accountability for USDA compliance, HACCP program administration, and establishing warehouse pick, replenishment and loading policies.

         Applied sharp communication skills toward skillfully negotiating union labor agreements for six California facilities.

         Considerably accelerated output and accuracy by implementing  a WMS and RF barcode system for each distribution center.

         Steered stringent DOT compliance for more than 1,300 vehicles in the Western region.

         Championed seven facility start-ups nationwide, exhibiting outstanding project management abilities.

 

 

Bachelor of Arts in  Business Management, California State University, Fullerton, California

 

 

EDI, Microsoft Office, SAP, AS400, Produce Pro, Gagnon & Associates WMS, Route Match, PC Miler, Keystone Systems, McLeod, DSC, Qualcomm, Manhattan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

Are you currently seeking a hard-working and personable Transportation Management Executive with substantial operations leadership experience, a constant eye on safety compliance, and proven staff management talents?  If so, I m submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you an extensive background in the transportation and logistics industry, excellent qualifications in fortifying profit and loss performance, and strong expertise in multi-million dollar budget administration, fleet maintenance, employee relations, and compliance with DOT requirements. To complement these qualifications, I offer an unwavering commitment to achieving efficiency and cost effectiveness in all endeavors.   

 

If selected to join your organization, you will find me to be a conscientious and dedicated professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance and initiative. I would most certainly be a valuable asset to <insert name of company>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Truly yours,

 

 

 

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