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Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS operates in more than 220 countries and territories. The global transportation and logistics leader offers innovative solutions to its customers, big and small. Managed a team of 301, managed a P&L of $7.75 MM/year and provided strategic direction for driving the attainment of major KPIs and achieving profitability goals. Implemented strategic best practices and shared business plan recommendations with the stakeholders. * Increased the on-time guaranteed deliveries for the NDA services by 35.7% and a 12.1% increase in guaranteed ground deliveries by implementing a plan to ensure reliable transit of the air volumes by putting up a ground shuttle to retrieve all the air volumes.* Reduced the driver's paid day by an average of .58 per driver (approximately 35 minutes at the overtime rate, or almost $1000 per day) and reduced the miles driven by five per driver.* Played a key role in preventing a scam and ensuring the successful handover of $10, 000 (in cash) to an elderly customer by proactively coordinating and involving the FBI and the local authorities, resulting in the arrest of three people for this crime. UPS recognized this teamwork. * Contributed to cost savings of approximately $14,612.25 per week with zero impact on our service levels by eliminating 22-26 resources (self-imposing a maximum limit of 22 helpers per day) and eliminating all the high mileage routes. Reduced the payroll by $12,000 in a week, while the paid day on the drivers was reduced by .15 per driver (the equivalent of 12 minutes per driver per day, or $2,612.25 over the same 5-day period). * Improved employee morale and dedication to get the job done by interacting with the employees and the union and spending $ 4, 000 on renting large torpedo style butane heaters for the peak season to improve the working environment.

Led six direct reports, 85 indirect reports, and 40 drivers based in a 230,000 square foot distribution facility and managed a P&L of $3.33 MM/year. Piloted all facets of the business within the entire building, including safety, service, training, staffing, and production. Enhanced organizational efficiency through business planning, asset allocation, and volume trend in delivery and pick-up. * Administered disciplinarian measures and ensured safety compliance by the drivers by inspiring accountability and ownership. Achieved a reduction in the total auto crashes by 60% within the next 12 months, while the injuries fell to seven. Contributed to a saving of over $560,000 on the safety spend from the previous year. The following year recorded ZERO auto crashes and only two injuries, with a total safety spend of only $9,500 on a budget of $61,000. * Reworked the dispatch arrangements and could address the service issues efficiently. Achieved savings of $500, recouped .40 per driver, and the net delivered gained .63 pieces per hour. * Improved the quality of the dispatch significantly by implementing much smarter plans. Reduced the total number of miles being driven by 60, reduced the paid day by .18 per driver ($250 per day saved), and service failures to near zero.* Ensured faster deliveries by enhancing drivers’ efficiency and saved the center an average of 2 miles a driver and approximately 40-45 drivers during the peak season through strategic ideas.

Developed a sales territory comprising two states with a business of over $16MM/year. * Drove the territory growth of 21.4% in the first year, 17.4% in the second year, and 19.3% in the third year by strengthening business partnerships. Awarded the prestigious Chairman’s Sales Excellency Award as the top sales performer in the country. * Finalized the deal with a huge account worth $1.25M, which also provided a strong foothold to UPS in the direct-to-consumer meal prep business that was just blossoming in Central and Eastern Idaho.

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Currently pursuing this degree

Bachelor Of Science, Business Management