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Chicago, Il, Us

United States

- Manage entire continental US outbound deliveries of 160 to 210 plus weekly shipments - Logistical coordination between 20 plus asset and brokerage carriers.- Conduct scorecard reviews.- Answer logistical emails up to 150 a day- Serve liaison between carriers, customer service, and 3pls.

Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States

• Improved transportation efficiency by optimizing routes and implementing time-saving strategies, while coordinating cross- functional training within division.• Managed a team of 22 drivers, providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations to maintain a high level of professionalism, while building team cohesion with two additional transportation office team members.• Enhanced safety measures by conducting regular vehicle inspections and enforcing strict adherence to regulations, as well as maintaining team operation and productivity measures.• Instrumental in reducing overall transportation costs with effective budget management and resource allocation, including management of per-diem costs, incidentals, and efficiency with lumper fees.• Mastered enterprise resource planning, logistics, supply chain software, and maximized material movement rate and recommended measures to improve team operation and productivity.• Assisted in the training and development of the organization in strategically maximizing the efficiency of largest software implementation over the past 20 years.• Streamlined operations, implemented new technologies for tracking and communication purposes, and developed coordinated responses to emergency dispatching.• Coordinated schedules and routes for drivers to ensure timely deliveries and customer satisfaction, including managing fleet logistics spanning 8 states and 25 routes.

Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States

- Oversee the trajectory and planning of over 25 different routes spanning 8 different states. - Oversee the duties of the Transportation Supervisor in their absence. - Maintain communication with Executive leadership, drivers, buyers, sales reps, and customers to ensure thousands of orders weekly meet their delivery time Fram. - analyze the distribution logistics of each city and stop that deliveries are made to advise sales staff in order to best service a given area. - Systems advisor on the implementation of new routing systems and development. - Training and development of other staff members on new system protocols, as well as the designated trainer for upper level management on proper utililzations of technology. - Maintain route documentation and communication with clients and sales reps.

Waukegan, Illinois, United States

Trained 6 members of the community in Basic Life Support and CPR.

Waukegan, Illinois, United States

Operate CCTV supervise all movement within a 700 plus person facility.

Waukegan, Illinois

Managed daily activities and schedules for up 40 residents at a time in our workrelease program.

Waukegan, Illinois

• Trained over 12 officers with on the job training and maintained a 99 percentsuccess rate.

Waukegan, Illinois

• Improved officer performance by 99% in developing comprehensive training programs for 30 officers, while focusing on practical skills and situational awareness.• Managed over 40 community based correction units and strengthened professional relationships within the department by participating in community engagement events alongside otherofficers and supervisors.• Trained and certified six community members in advanced CPR/FirstAid strategies, while personally participating in three life savingevents, including assists in over 30 seizures within the unit.• Enhanced trainee retention rates through the implementation oftargeted mentoring and support initiatives by training five FieldOfficers on strategies used to train new recruits.• Streamlined departmental operations by conducting thoroughevaluations of policies, procedures, and equipment usage.• Increased officer safety by providing in-depth instruction ondefensive tactics, firearms proficiency, and emergency vehicle operation, including advisement and training on three major implementations for the organization.• Facilitated effective communication between trainees and senior staff for increased collaboration and teamwork in the field.• Ensured proper documentation of all training activities to maintain compliance with department guidelines and accreditation standards.• Provided ongoing feedback to trainees regarding their progress, identifying areas for improvement and recommending strategies for success.• Conducted regular assessments to gauge trainee competence in critical skills, adjusting training plans as needed to address gaps in knowledge or ability.• Mentored new officers throughout their probationary period, offering guidance on best practices for successful career advancement within the department.• Collaborated with fellow Field Training Officers to develop innovative teaching methods that resonated with diverse learning styles among trainees.

Zion, Illinois

• Supervised a staff of ten officers and instrumental in training, development, and scheduling for team. Efficiently skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed and earned Lieutenant level employment from original officer level within six months of hire, as well as being awarded top-pick Lieutenant by the CEO.• Conducted project leads on National Security Movements.• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutionsand make decisions.• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions toproblems, which included the development and implementation of an inventory system, which reduced expenditures by 50%.

Zion, Illinois

Operated the CCTV systems for National Security site with over 1000 workers.

Zion, Illinois

Manned posts throughout the facility and searches for all entering and exiting the facility.

Fox Lake, Il

• Supervised a team of 10 officers across three different shifts.• Project lead on over 10 special events security and safety measures andentertainment.• Developed and lead the implementation of a new reports automation system,cutting large cost of previous paper format.• Acted as the liaison between public safety and commission board of owners withbackgrounds in high level positions within Fortune 500 companies.• Training and development of officers with proper report writing and securitypractices.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Organizational Leadership, 3.88 Gpa

Taking sabbatical for family and work.

Master'S Of Science, Administration Of Securities And Justice, Graduated - 3.70 Gpa

Bachelor'S Of Arts, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Associate Of Arts (Aa), Criminal Justice