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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 Sales and Operations. Acted as a consultant to terminal managers in connection withimplementation of these proposals.● 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