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United States

University Park, Illinois, United States

Itasca, Illinois, United States

Senko USA, Inc.: Operations Manager | Itasca, IL | 2019 – 2023Instrumental in growing truck fleet from 10 to over 65 during the Covid Pandemic while growing the Operations Department from 3 to 15Managed over 78 employees in 4 departments, which included brokerage, FTL and Reefer Dispatchers, Drayage Dispatchers, and Company Drivers. Conducted quarterly truck maintenance inspections, along with monitoring driver’s Hours of Service Logs. Accountable for 1.5 mil P&L for Operations. Oversaw the project management and successful implementation company’s first integrated TMS. Created policy and procedures across all the Operations departments. - Grew the Operations Department by 60% during the Covid Pandemic which resulted in an increase of 35% in profit across brokerage, truckload, refrigerated, and drayage.- Increased cash flow by 80% through process improvements to Senko’s accounting and invoicing procedures.- Implemented Senko’s first safety training program that drivers were required to complete on a monthly basis that resulted in a reduction of the Senko’s b DOT SMS score.- Developed automated reporting with the integration of Senko’s first TMS to allow capturing profit gains and fuel efficiencies.- Recruited both drivers and Operations personnel.- Managed labor expenses throughout Operations

Hazel Crest, Illinois, United States

Family Business - Cell Phone Accessories.

Northlake, Illinois, United States

Champion Logistics Group: Manager, Domestic Ground & Fleet Operations | Northlake, IL | 2016 – 2019Contributed to winning Trade Show Carrier of the Year Award by developing new processes and holding employees accountable to tackle various objectives…Administered 35 employees for over three departments, which include tradeshow operations, full truckload, fleet maintenance, and over the road truck drivers. Reported carrier performance metrics and monthly cost reports to the executive team. Enabled 18% cost savings annually by pinpointing and establishing supply chain improvement opportunities (fuel savings program and tire replacement plan). - Yielded flat rate pricing and assembled a team of dedicated drivers by diplomatically negotiating win-win outcomes with 10 different tradeshow owner-operator truck drivers. - Produced 12% savings in 1st 6 months of implementation by working 3rd party vendors to introduce a new Fleet Maintenance Pro system, which created visibility to all fleet-related expenses and proactive decisions on replacement or sale of equipment. - Boosted on-time delivery and pick-up performance and optimized communications to customers to reduce inbound phone calls by implementing MacroPoint system to deliver real-time and GPS tracking of partner carriers.

Proviso, Illinois, United States

Professional Transportation, Inc.: Branch Manager | Evansville, IN | 2012 – 2016 Generated $200K in savings regarding operational costs by eliminating Shift Manager position and blending responsibilities into dispatcher roles…Supervised 160 employees in 3+ departments composed of local, over-the-road, and yard drivers for Union Pacific Railroad. Managed HR-related functions, and safety training, and oversee dispatch locations. Collaborated with corporate support teams to rectify issues in customer service and accounting areas. Oversaw payroll accounting for the Chicago West Branch office. - Exercised creativity to originate and launch a defensive driving initiative to produce a 40% decrease in employee-related vehicle accidents in 1st 2 years. - Fueled continuous work performance improvement by hiring and coaching 60 professionals during tenure to condense turnover. - Worked closely with CBA

Itasca, Illinois, United States

AIT Worldwide Logistics: Corporate Operations Supervisor | Itasca, IL | 2002 – 2012 Captured $800K in savings per year by purchasing screening machines for company offices to screen air freight…Acquired new carriers to ensure compliance and to maintain adherence with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Civil Reserve Air Fleet Agreement (CRAFA). Discussed airline and national agent tariffs as well as inspected Angeles and Chicago office terminals for compliance. Allied with HR during annual insurance renewals. Vetted export compliance documentation (commercial invoices and shipping paperwork) for accuracy. - Instituted bomb detection screening machines at Los Angeles and Chicago office locations. - Supported training and testing for TSA bomb screening certification for 100 employees per annum. - Managed Corporate Compliance

Itasca, Illinois, United States

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

Negotiated with brokers and carrier rates to drive down costs and improve efficiencies. - Arranged Final Mile for all imported X-Ray machines from the factory to distribution centers throughout the US- Communicated with brokers and carriers to make delivery arrangements- Consistet communication with the internal engineering department to set up installs at various hospitals- Managed storage of X-Ray machines- Phillips Pipeline Visibility Award was an international award where my team identified new processes for the movement of ocean containers throughout the supply chain to reduce cost and improve turnaround time.