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Melrose, Ma, Us

South Windsor, Connecticut, United States

Dynamic leader responsible for driving operational excellence, team alignment, and customer satisfaction. Leads high profile NYC/New England transportation operation with a focus on strategic priorities, financial performance, and safety compliance. 150 drivers and 300+ assets. Key Responsibilities:Operations Leadership: Optimize talent, processes, and resources to exceed customer expectations and business goals.Talent Development: Foster an engaged workforce by coaching and developing leadership capabilities.Safety Leadership: Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring regulatory compliance and associate accountability.Financial Oversight: Manage the P&L, develop financial plans, and utilize metrics to drive profitability.Customer Relationships: Build strong partnerships and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance satisfaction.Skilled in aligning teams, driving results, and creating a culture of accountability and growth.

South Windsor, Connecticut, United States

* Provides leadership to Logistics staff to ensure customer requirements are achieved while meeting organization goals and objectives.* NYC/New England regional transportation operations supporting fast growing national grocery retailer.

Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States

* Reporting to Director of Customer Logistics, oversaw logistics operations for Trader Joe's Northeast, responsible for $50M in annual P&L, strategic account management, and leadership of a team of 20 managers, 200 drivers, and a fleet of 300 assets, with direct supervision of Safety & Training Manager. Recruited, trained, and developed quality associates, fostering an environment of excellence and innovation. * Appointed to Transformation Manager role, under Area VP, as Northeast region Account Management subject-matter expert, supporting an enterprise-wide operating model overhaul initiative to update systems, processes, and personnel roles for Dedicated Logistics Vertical. Facilitated collaboration at the Director level with stakeholders from HR, Engineering, and Safety to outline project scope, timelines, and utilize agile methodologies to review key learnings.

Orlando, Florida

* Led and developed a team of 8 managers and 100 drivers supporting CVS Health and Harley Davidson transportation operations across multiple domiciles in Florida and Puerto Rico. Held full P&L responsibility, including cost management and asset allocation, overseeing budget of $20M in annual revenue. Oversaw location Driver Qualification and Drug and Alcohol programs in compliance with FMCSA regulations, company policies, and customer adjudication standards. * Customer relationship point of contact responsible for all facets of accounts, including AR/AP, Safety/regulatory compliance, in addition to project management and business development. Increased operating revenue by 15% during tenure, through operational excellence, timely communication, and relationship building to secure contract additional business.* Drove company-low turnover numbers through development of a ‘Spotlight’ program to highlight team member achievements, boost morale and foster a culture of community. Championed Safe Mileage Awards and Driver of the Year recognition programs.

Daytona Beach, Florida, United States

World Class Distribution (WCD) provides warehousing and transportation solutions for one of the nation's most popular grocery chains, servicing more than 500 stores across 42 states.* Acted as logistics liaison between warehouse operations and on-site transportation vendors, managing supply chain processes for Trader Joe’s Southeast region from inbound to store delivery. Oversaw regional truckload coordination, inter-DC stock transfers, and international cargo deliveries. Supervised a team of 12 office staff. * Led successful onboarding and training of logistics staff for new regional grocery distribution centers in Daytona Beach, FL (2015) and Hartford, CT (2018), ensuring seamless delivery service transition without disrupting store operations.

Jacksonville, Florida

Momentum Transportation is an award-winning Landstar agency. The entrepreneurial, nimble operating team is backed by the financial, technological, and capacity strength of Landstar, allowing us to deliver extraordinary value and unmatched service to our customers. Landstar is recognized as the number 1 Flatbed/Heavy Specialized Carrier and the number 2 overall Truckload/Dedicated Carrier in North America (Transport Topics Top 100).* As an agent of Landstar Systems, built strong relationships with carriers and key customer, Unilever. Marketed our brokerage services while procuring capacity to meet demand. Oversaw 100+ daily multimodal shipments throughout North America, achieving 95% on-time delivery rate and ensuring compliance with HazMat regulations, Customs documentation, and cross-border operations. Showcased high effectiveness in negotiation, order management, pricing, and routing while gaining experience collaborating with personnel of various levels.

Transportation And Logistics

Activities and Societies: Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity

High School Diploma, Ap/Ib College Prep

Activities and Societies: Varsity Football, Cross CountryAP/IB College Prep Magnet