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Yosemite National Park, California, United States

Decatur, Georgia, United States

GFI is a national distributor of gourmet cheeses, meats, pastries, and more for over 50 years.* Lead a team of 210+ people: 10 transportation managers, 30 office staff, 170 drivers, and seven maintenance technicians at 10 distribution centers and two cross-docks across the USA. Manage a $25M budget.* Optimizing routes and implementing other cost savings initiatives. The first DC program is complete and is now saving $500K annually.* Leading teams through coaching and mentoring at each facility covering drivers, office staff, logistics, maintenance, and truck cycle and purchasing decisions.* Working with each hub to reduce costs by improving operational efficiency through routing, driver management, and better truck utilization.* Working with senior management and executive team to implement and track best practices.

Chino Hills, California, United States

TrustedSource was a start-up trucking company.Chief Operations Officer* Led a team of 15 people and managed a small P&L for this start-up trucking company.* Oversaw all operations including drivers, office staff, fleet management, HR, and sales. Kept the CEO and president updated on revenue, expenses, and opportunities for growth. Collaborated with vendors and potential customers on RFP’s and lane quotes for win-win relationships.* Developed strategy for cross country logistics and executed operational efficiency.* Collaborated with the executive team to implement business plans on-time and cost effectively.* Built a team from the ground up through coaching and mentoring.

Chino, California, United States

XGS is a best-in-class 3PL provider in the nationwide transportation of floor coverings. They provide a range of services including LTL and truckload, return management, warehousing, cutting, and fulfillment.Director of Operations* Led a team of 200+ employees and all service center activity over three shifts working a six-day, 24-hour operation. Our top customer was Home Depot.* Led the operation of 10 service centers with both transportation and 3PL warehouse management.* In charge of warehouse optimization as well as efficient transportation best practices.* Reduced dock overtime by more than 15%.* Redesigned the storage processes and warehouse layouts to accommodate a 25% increase in pallet storage.* Coached managers, supervisors, and associates to build bench strength and promote from within.* Improved on-time delivery rates by 20 points to average a 95% success rate.* Reduced undelivered returns from 30+ per day to a single-digit average.

Gardena, California, United States

National Stores was an off-price store with 360 locations in 22 states and Puerto Rico.Transportation Director* Led a team of 600 employees (10 direct reports) at three distribution centers (750K, 300K, and 50K SF). * Managed a $50M budget for all inbound and outbound traffic via rail, OTR, and import containers.* Played a key role in cost-saving as the company downsized and eventually closed in December 2018.* Saved more than $7M by optimizing delivery routes and rebidding our freight contracts.* Managed the operation of all inbound and outbound freight via 3PL (C.H. Robinson, J.B. Hunt). Collaborated daily with major carriers to coordinate on-time delivery to all 360 stores up to three times a week. Worked directly to ensure that all routes, carriers, and staff, met KPI’s set forth by the executive team.* Oversaw the acquisition and management of third-party partners to work with our distribution centers and ensure that accurate and on-time deliveries were made via the most cost-efficient methods.

Placentia, Ca

Envigo is a leading global supplier of research models and research services.Director of North American Fleet Operations / Regional Logistics Manager* Led a team of 160 people (eight direct). Directed North American fleet operations, ensuring a high standard of excellence in sales, leasing, and fleet viability and providing oversight of 130 vehicles.* Fostered conducive relationships with customers. Achieved superior satisfaction rates and increased profitability.* Led trucking and warehouse operations, including the talent management / hiring process and HR management of staff, across eight departments in the western region.* Oversaw talent management with the hiring and leadership of eight departments’ employees, including drivers, dispatch, maintenance, shipping and receiving, and inventory.* Saved more than $250K by changing and improving specific delivery routes and consolidating others.* Reorganized warehouse layout at four sites, maximizing efficiency and increasing storage by 20%.