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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Atlanta Area

• Manage team of industrial engineers supporting 18 US Hub and Gateway Operations, utilizing SQL, Tableau, and Microsoft Excel to perform data analysis identifying opportunities to improve service, reduce expense, and create operational efficiencies• Transition deep data analysis into relevant and presentable information, present data analysis and decisions to executive level staff• Developed a new key performance indicator measuring throughput and velocity through 6 import/export operations in the US, ultimately expanding the measurement globally. Measurement is now used company-wide to understand service short comings, new business opportunities, solution implementation

Greater Atlanta Area

• Provide transportation, warehouse management, and on-site logistics for customers such as NCAA, Live Nation, multiple collegiate conferences, and the US Olympic Committee• Managed on-site logistics for NCAA Final Four, working directly with event architects, receiving and delivering hundreds of packages daily within the event space, secured truckload movement into and out of the stadium while coordinating yard control• Grew project revenue 40% by improving transportation solutions and excellent customer service• Provided dedicated truckload solution and project coordination for a nationwide promotional event tour, totaling 14 stops spanning 7 months

Greater Atlanta Area

• Forecast tonnage for all 15 operations in the Southeast Division, collaborating with Operations Managers to plan appropriate staffing based on the forecast to ensure service and manage cost• Identify and implement cost savings opportunities via delivery route optimization, process efficiency, mapping studies and P&L scrutiny• Developed justification for installation of company’s first Pallet Dimensional Weight System, developed standard operating plan for integration of the machine, oversaw project management, and implemented with ROI 4 months faster than planned via increased revenue• Manage cross-functional projects optimizing our dedicated ground network, responsible for annual savings greater than $500k back-to-back years, ultimately reducing expense and improving service

Louisville, Kentucky Area

• Evaluate utilization of leased facilities and perform financial analysis to determine best operational direction for the future of the business unit, resulting in lease cost savings of +$6.2M.• Manage and coordinate facility move projects, collaborating with Real Estate, Plant Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Technology, and Finance groups, resulting in lease cost savings for the company.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Seymour, In

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Finance, General

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration, Finance Major