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Peachtree Corners, Georgia, Us

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Spearheaded and directed operational teams across six states, overseeing sixteen sites to achieve and surpass key performance indicator (KPI) targets.Held full profit and loss (P&L) accountability for all locations, successfully driving financial growth and profitability.Demonstrated effective leadership and mentorship skills by training and developing subordinate leaders to manage regional markets.Ensured that critical customer metrics, such as in-stock percentage, on-time delivery, and profitability measures were met, resulting in exceptional customer satisfaction.Contributed to the strongest financial performance in the history of our parent company, achieving record-breaking financial results in 2021 and 2022.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Oversaw financial performance and leadership of teams across thirteen sites in five states.Analyzed KPI and Profit and Loss reporting to identify and address opportunities.Facilitated servant leadership to build and develop managers.Examined profitability of lanes and made operational decisions to optimize results.Ensured dedicated opportunities in our market were taken care of, exceeding customer expectations.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Managed and optimized fleet of trucks/trailers/drivers, ensuring maximum productivity, service levels, and revenue growth.Demonstrated exceptional leadership and management skills within the transportation industry, effectively addressing the needs of drivers and customers in assigned region.Retained, coordinated, directed, and supervise all regional HUB activities and personnel to achieve operational excellence.Oversaw multi-state operations in Kentucky (Louisville, Lexington, and Paducah), Nashville, TN markets, Memphis, TN and eastern Arkansas operations.

Led the successful development and acquisition of new business ventures through exceptional leadership and strategic planning skills.Fostered and maintained strong and positive relationships with carriers, resulting in increased efficiency and profitability.Recruited and onboarded top-tier talent for logistics and sales positions, cultivating a highly capable and motivated team.Provided daily oversight and direction to all operations, optimizing performance and productivity across all departments.Achieved significant growth by expanding the staff size from 2 to 15 employees.

Orchestrated the management of sales, operations, and accounts payables and receivables for a freight brokerage company division.Supervised all aspects of personnel selection, termination, performance appraisal, and professional development to ensure optimal team performance.Conducted management reviews to assess and enhance operational effectiveness.Developed and implemented budgeting and financial accountability standards, enabling accurate analysis of current and future markets and identification of opportunities for improvement.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Successfully led sales efforts for a 300-mile radius of the Memphis, TN market, overseeing all new business acquisition and maintenance of national accounts within the area.Utilized persuasive communication skills to deliver multiple presentations each day to new and existing customers, effectively promoting diverse product lines and building strong business relationships.Played a critical role in the development and attainment of desired business levels, leveraging comprehensive market knowledge and strategic planning abilities.Demonstrated exceptional sales performance, consistently exceeding goals and driving revenue growth for the organization.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Supervised operations for eight multi-site locations of Georgia Pacific, Swift's fifth largest customer, ensuring financial profitability through extensive management of 16 direct reports and meticulous monitoring of P&L statements.Conducted frequent travel across the United States and provided monthly reporting to the customer's corporate headquarters, maintaining a proactive approach to customer service and satisfaction.Achieved a significant reduction in operating ratio by nine percentage points, optimizing efficiency and streamlining processes across all locations.Successfully initiated startup operations for two new locations, demonstrating exceptional leadership, organizational, and strategic planning skills.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Fostered and nurtured a successful business partnership between Wal-Mart and Swift, ensuring profitability and performance targets were met.Strategized and implemented efficient systems to ensure timely distribution of refrigerated groceries, while optimizing equipment and driver utilization.Maintained meticulous records and data analysis to track and improve operational efficiencies, resulting in cost savings and increased revenue.Conducted regular performance evaluations of personnel and team members to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective action plans.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify trends and develop solutions to enhance operational excellence.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Led operations as the sole on-site manager for a multi-million-dollar Continental Cabinets account.Streamlined executive traffic coordination and served as the primary point of contact for customer service.Demonstrated exceptional financial accountability in managing the account's budget and expenses.