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• Contributes to plans and policies regarding nurturing high-potential talent for retention and growth.
• Collaborates with own senior business management on feasibility studies and potential projects.
• Develops others' abilities for consulting to multiple clients and multiple assignments.
• Champions coaching and mentoring programs that reinforce learning objectives and strengthen the talent pipeline.
• Serves as a leader in organization-wide initiatives that require cross-functional teams.

• Designed and facilitated employee orientation and onboarding program for new field employees.
• Partnered with leaders and EX team members to develop and drive high-impact and engaging field programs: employee focus groups, volunteer programs and community outreach, employee recognition programs, etc.
• Partnered with leaders and EX team members to conduct needs assessment and build development programs, including high potential and leadership development programs, career development initiatives and internal mobility.
• Collected and analyzed data to gauge employee satisfaction at various points in the field employment lifecycle and create meaningful programs that address employee feedback.
• Managed multiple, ongoing project plans, proposals, and communications with cross-functional project teams.

Houston, Texas

• Instructor for various subjects taught by the Learning & Development Department, includingOperational Excellence, Field Management Training, and Service Center Manager Essentials.
• Part of 10 person team that rolls out new technology for the 240+ service center system.
• Facilitate onboarding best practices at various service centers throughout the ABF network.
• Subject matter expert on applications and programs utilized by our managerial and field staff.

Houston, Texas

• Directly responsible for a team of 150 transportation professionals consisting of managementpersonnel, account managers, drivers, warehouse workers, office staff, and mechanics.
• Grew locally controlled business exceeding company-wide growth goals.
• Reduced daily bring-back count by 75%
• Developed a unified team mentality that decreased union grievance count
• Lead the team through several natural disasters utilizing best practices for emergency management

San Antonio, Texas

• Effectively managed a team of 36 transportation professionals.
• Closed an off-site high-velocity freight facility and absorbed it into the main cross dock, reducing our annual real estate expense and transportation costs.
• Eliminated 200+ monthly hours of line haul waste through the relocation of a meet-and-turn point.
• Mentored several employees to promotions at larger facilities within the company.

Laredo, Texas Area

• Managed shipping facility at the largest inland port in the United States, as well as three satellite SalesAgent Facilities in Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Mexico City.
• Coordinated an EDI Status Update Project with Mexican transportation partners that resulted in real-time updates on freight moving throughout the interior of Mexico.
• Implemented procedures to ensure proper customs documentation of all shipments.
• Improved AR processes, reducing average invoice age from above 60 to sub 30 days.

Dallas, Texas

• Responsible for the operational training and development for 28 terminals in TX, OK, LA and AR.
• Conducted detailed analyses of terminal shipment data to identify opportunities for cost savings andprocess improvement. Presented proposals, based on the results of these analyses, directly to the VicePresidents of.
• Created training programs encompassing operational best practices and proprietary softwarehow-tos. Held presentations and instructional one-on-one sessions with employees.
• Turn-Around Team Member that traveled to poor-performing terminals and implemented changesthat would correct inefficiencies, improve terminal SOPs, and promote quality standards.

Houston, Texas

• Managed all outbound logistics at a 100-door LTL cross dock facility.
• Decreased freight damages and associated costs per shipment.
• Developed and implemented process improvements to increase outbound trailer fill by 10%,resulting in over-the-road cost reduction.

Houston, Texas

• Spent five months learning about all aspects of the transportation and logistics industry

Bachelor'S Degree, Industrial Distribution

Master Of Business Administration - Mba