Andre Dean Email & Phone Number

Greater Memphis Area

The public and private sectors are evolving in ways that require problem-solving approaches, integrating traditional values with the flexibility of managing the ever-changing paradigms of modern-day systems. At Dean & Associates, we do just that.

Develops and implements a public policy agenda at the local, state, and federal levels that supports economic development. Serves as an ombudsman for business in targeted sectors and at the individual company level.

strong organizational and communication skills while serving as liaison between local management and executive management. Supervised and coordinated 5 Contract Managers, 5 Maintenance Managers, 35 Administrative Staff, 30 Mechanics, and 750 Drivers. Reviewed district-level reports and consolidated data for review and forwarding to corporate. * Responsible for 800+ vehicles valued at over *74MM. * Oversaw management personnel who handled:- Recruiting - Interviewing - Hiring - Managing personnel- Scheduling - DOT Compliance - Accident investigation - Routing- Drug free environment - Payroll Time Data - Resolving driver issues - Reporting* Instrumental in developing marketing and promotions programs that drove company visibility and positioned Laidlaw as the client-preferred transportation provider.* Continued growth trend established in 2002 and boosted regional revenue to over $40MM annually.

to direct market and operational development for this branch. Led day-to-day operations; developed and implemented growth plans to drive productivity, efficiency, strengthen customer relationships, and build market share. Oversaw transportation service activity: logistics, dispatching, scheduling, driver negotiations, and third party relationships.* Acted as liaison with media via press releases and spokesperson for both print and broadcast interviews.* Controlled record keeping, documentation, safety, and compliance issues.* Developed and implemented management directives to empower Managers, Mechanics, Drivers, and Administrative Personnel.

Utilized effective sales, marketing, and management skills to enhance account management skill set, expand customer base, develop market opportunities, and increase rapport with client base for this national transportation provider. Coordinated logistics and planning; planned and coordinated route scheduling and delivery time; used effective logistics planning and management skills to optimize routes and costs.* Was instrumental in: (1) Achieving sales goals, (2) Securing long*term service contracts, (3) Building revenues, and (4) Negotiating pricing levels for each customer.

Drove revenue and market share growth for this third party logistics provider and intermodal broker. Was instrumental in acquiring new accounts and then cultivating accounts through: (1) On-going client support, (2) Field sales, market development and strategic marketing, and (3) Re-activating dormant/inactive accounts. * Business development efforts were effective for landing and maintaining several major accounts.Prior