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-Direct logistics operations of 1.6 million square feet, highly automated distribution center.-Develop contracts and rate negotiations in partnership with Sears corporate. Direct carrier base to support site operations servicing up to 151 Kmart stores and Sears stores in the Mid-Atlantic region. -Manage $20 million Outbound transportation budget, Hostler contract, fleet operations, LTL shipments and DC trans-shipments. Direct pallet sorting and procurement operations for site.-Trained 500 personnel in required DOT 49 Hazmat awareness training, in a one month span. -Awarded Most Improved DC Operation 2005, through implementation and tracking of store issues via "Adopt a Store" program. This program enhanced communication to stores, home office and DC personnel, improving both perception and performance.-Manage private fleet operations for 31 tractors and seven common carriers serving the site.-Developed carrier support in anticipation of record peak season, increasing daily capacity by 25%.-Seamlessly implemented site transition to G-log /OTM Transportation Management System.-Achieved $1.9 million in cost avoidance (fiscal 2007) through partnering with the stores network, and empowering the DC team to develop and execute routing decisions.-Recipient of CEO STAR Award #274, 2006; citing teamwork, personal accountability and positive energy during labor action contingency in peak season.-Earned Sears' "Most Improved Transportation Operation" award, 2010.-Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified at SHC.

-Direct transportation and logistics strategy of 1.5 mil sf distribution center. Inbound freight, returns, transfers, intermodal operations, outbound traffic and yard management.-Developed and managed $18 million annual Transportation budget for start up distribution facility. -Built strong team relationships with the motor carrier base utilized by the site. -Negotiated contracts and rates for outbound freight. Manage outbound and Returns freight costs. -Direct inbound freight activity from port to site, including prioritizing, scheduling and yard management. -Direct logistics operations to 15 UPS hubs, multiple USPS terminals and customers nationwide. -Liaison with UPS and Post Office terminal managers nationwide in planning inbound, outbound and returns volume. Coordinate transfers and returns with vendors, Retail stores, DCs and outside sales agents. -Managed operations, tractor maintenance and repairs at QVC's premier facility, 68 receiving doors, 60 shipping doors, 160,000 pallet positions and over 800 locations on 2 freight yards, over 300 acres of property. -Earned designation as a QVC Business Partner, one of only 14 in the corporation.-Awarded the Distribution "Shining Star" award, 2004, citing Leadership Excellence.

-Directed carrier scheduling, pick up and delivery of outbound shipments to 102 Target stores in the Southeast region. Maintained 99.6 LOS for on time service during record volume 2000 fall season. -Negotiated Outbound contracts, saved $38,000 annually; developed new maintenance provider at 40% savings; Outbound team exceeded cube goal, saving $300,000 in transportation costs.-Developed and managed $18 million in regional transportation budgets, pertaining to O/B Contract Carriers; Tractor/Trailer; Dispatch/Yard; Fuel and Maintenance. -Quality Assurance for carrier performance, service performance to stores, vendor compliance and consolidator performance to maintain and improve load quality, inbound and outbound. -Provided leadership, management and supervision to logistics team in daily routine. Handled all pay, discipline, training and administrative support tasks for the Logistics department.-Managed licensure, HAZMAT training and certification, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations.-Proactive in developing, implementing and executing volume routing plans for national sales events.-Instructor on Target's state of the art 3D distribution system.

-Managed daily operations for M&M/Repack department, in a fast paced and highly successful logistics environment. Directed both Red and White key through fall season '99, following supervisory shortfall. -Performed all administration, personnel support tasks and planning for departmental activities. Generated and administered reviews, performance feedback and discipline for up to 70 employees. Within 3 months, raised performance average of team by 10%. -Safety manager for department of 175 personnel; used behavior based safety process to reduce injuries by 25% over previous year. Introduced "Ergo Annie" program to team, raising DC safety awareness. -Distribution Center Recognition committee chairman; planned and executed several events including 10 year site celebration, and two annual company picnics for 3,200 employees and family members. -Led the building in positive 360 Opinion Survey responses.

-Managed the Navy's busiest passenger and cargo transport facility, averaging over 110,000 aircraft operations per year. Simultaneously directed operations at two major airports with two control towers and radar facilities, NAS Norfolk and NAS Oceana. Flawless record of customer service and flight safety.-Provided leadership, manpower management and support for 265 personnel in technical/aviation fields. -Negotiated joint use airspace agreements with Federal Aviation Administration officials. -Determined requirements, provided planning and coordination and directed airfield operations at several regional Air Shows, spectator attendance over 100,000.-Directed air traffic operations during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Flawless record of zero air traffic or airspace incidents during over 50,000 sorties. -Logistics manager for all road transportation. Coordination, communication, maintenance scheduling and operational assignment for fleet of trucks, vans, lifts and sedans, supporting over 5,000 employees. -Served as 3M Maintenance Manager (Division) aboard 3 aircraft carriers, directing the division's performance of scheduled, preventive and corrective maintenance. -Command Duty Officer for Norfolk Naval Station, responsible for executing daily routine, discipline, physical security, real property material condition, emergency response and command/communication for over 4,000 acres, 3,000 buildings, any ships in port and a major airfield.