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Responsible for the overall implementation of the safety culture and program within the division. Ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to that drive continuous improvement in safety metrics. Create an enhanced learning atmosphere by moving more coaching from classroom settings to on road check rides. Minimized Workers Compensation and General Liability claims through education of employees as well as a strong field presence.

Utilize leadership expertise in directing team of five Operations Managers and 116 employees to consistently improve operational efficiencies and maximize performance. Oversee implementation of company policies and best practices, training personnel to understand roles and responsibilities. Use “hands-on” management style to instill sense of ownership into each team member, empowering staff to exceed defined goals. Administer operational budgets, financials, and operational schedules to achieve corporate objectives.Key Accomplishments:Credited for reducing parking ticket costs by $15K a month by implementing a well thought out and newly coordinated parking plan. Spearheaded team which consistently produced the largest improvements in SPH every year.Acknowledged by employee based assessment as the “Highest Ranked Station” in the Liberty District during annual Survey/Feed Back/Actions tracking of Management Team operations.

Built a strong, 28 year career of promotion and advancement with the world's largest express transportation company to directing FedEx Field Operations ensuring highest customer satisfaction in Philadelphia, PA.

* Strategic Operations Planning * Budget Adminstration / Management * Cost Reduction / Avoidance * Process Redesign / Change Manage * New Business Developement * Staff Training & Developement * Vendor Management * Team Building & Leadership

Continued forward progression, earning a promotion to manage the largest station in the Eastern region, directing 13 Operations Managers and 253 employees in consistently achieving performance benchmarks.

Assumed responsibility for an operation that was not meeting performance expectations. Devised and implemented new management team plan that replaced 11 of 13 managers. Interfaced directly with regional managers to identify potential opportunities and devise strategies to increase team effectiveness. Provided motivational leadership, training, and staff mentoring to resolve any issue quickly and effectively. Supervised hiring and training of key personnel to support field operations.Key Accomplishments:Acknowledged by regional management for successfully integrating Foot Courier Operation into station operations thus reducing overall operating costs. Improved both Productivity and Efficiency ratings, reducing the FTE Potential from 28.5 to 6.

Hand selected to coordinate and manage the opening of this new station, working with HR to recruit, hire and train six Operation Managers and 148 employees.; Directed team in implementing company field operations, service features, systems, policies and procedures. Developed and cultivated long-term partnerships with local corporate customers, ensuring highest quality of services and complete satisfaction. Supervised financial reporting process, established performance measurements, and monitored program / performance benchmarks. Key Accomplishments:Played key role in developing a plan to manage Harry Potter release, which shipped over 45K packages.Personally responsible for fostering strong working relationship with Amazon and DADE, two of FedEx’s largest shippers on the East Coast.Instrumental in creating strong station team of employees who consistently exceeded expectations and received monthly BPP Bonus for seven consecutive months.

Oversaw daily activities and Management of three Operation Managers and 68 hourly employees.

Various Locations~ Effectively managed 20-25 hourly employees, selected to set up and manage temporary operations for 1988 Olympic Games in Calgary and Seoul.