~ Seasoned Transportation Executive eager to contribute extensive talents toward supporting

a dynamic company in optimizing productivity, profitability, and revenue growth. ~

 

 

Substantial experience in the transportation industry with an outstanding blend of expertise in terminal/operations management, personnel development, labor relations, cost control, budget administration and forecasting. Combine solid leadership and team building talents to train, motivate, mentor and manage highly-productive personnel. Resourceful and proactive; set goals, and devise business growth strategies to attain revenue targets and maximize staff retention and loyalty. Display a collaborative work ethic, proficiency in directing multiple locations concurrently, and exemplary prioritization, problem solving, and scheduling skills. Methodically assess business operations and productivity metrics to determine and optimize fiscal performance, sustainability, competitive positioning, and revenue opportunities.   

 

Selected Achievements:

 

        Offer proven record of accomplishments in new business development, key account development, and sales leadership.

        Tenaciously reversed MCA s $1.24M profit loss into an $85K profit gain in 2008.

        Merged strong planning and analytical expertise to boost revenue for MCA by 22% and expedite on-time service from 92% to 99.65%.

        Leveraged considerable capabilities in process improvements to double MCA s daily productivity metrics.

        Decreased expenses for MCA by 20% in one year and an additional 10% the following year.

        Slashed MCA s line haul/lane expense by 17% and decreased fuel cost by 12%.

        Successfully reduced commercial carrier cost by $5M annually for Abbott Laboratories.

 

 

Mail Contactor of America (MCA), Atlanta, GA, 2006 to Present 

General  Manager

• Spearhead daily mail transportation operations as well as Truckload dedicated sales and operations for Atlanta market.
• Consistently achieve top-line and bottom-line revenue objectives and cost-effectively administer annual operating budget of $21M spanning seven locations.
• Diligently exhibit a sharp focus on timely service, customer satisfaction, and account retention.

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Professional Experience continued

 

Central Transport International, West Chester, Ohio, 19__ to 19__
Terminal Manager

         Applied dynamic leadership talents toward directing daily LTL and Truckload operations/sales for a three-state service area, (Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana).

         Motivated, managed and inspired  team of Operations Managers and Sales Executives to display peak performance and unyielding attention to optimizing profitability.

         Relied upon to administer $20M annual budget and ensure terminal remained properly provisioned via adequate staffing, administrative services, cross-terminal communication and cooperation, and strategy management.

 

Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL, 19__ to 19__

Private Fleet Manager

• Proficiently planned, coordinated and directed daily fleet operations encompassing Abbott and Ross distribution networks. 
• Controlled annual operating budget of $15M, illustrating well-honed forecasting, critical thinking, and planning abilities.

 

Prior Background:

 

Earlier experience includes a series of roles/promotions with Roadway Express, Chicago Heights, IL, including Relay Coordinator, Driver Foreman, Dispatcher and Dock Supervisor.

 

 

MBA Degree, Dominican University, Park Forest, IL

 

BS Degree in Management, Park College, Parkville, MO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

Hiring Agent Name

Title

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

Are you currently seeking a hard-working and personable Transportation Executive with strong operations leadership experience, a constant eye on safety compliance, and staff management talents?  If so, I m submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you an outstanding background in the transportation and logistics industry, excellent qualifications in fortifying profit and loss performance, and exemplary expertise in multi-million dollar budget administration, fleet maintenance, employee relations, and compliance with DOT requirements. To complement these qualifications, I offer an unwavering commitment to achieving efficiency and cost effectiveness in all endeavors.

 

If selected to join your organization, you will find me to be a conscientious and dedicated professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance and initiative. I would most certainly be a valuable asset to <insert name of company>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Truly yours,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

 

Interviewer s Name

Title

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

It was a pleasure (speaking with you/meeting with you) on [insert date here]. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time you spent with me, as well as to express my appreciation for the information you offered. I am still very interested in the <insert job title> position, and I am convinced that it is the right job for me. I feel my background and qualifications prepare me well for the challenges and responsibilities we discussed.

 

The position as you described it to me would combine my strong skills in [insert two skills or qualities here].  This would allow me to make the same valuable contribution to your organization as I ve made to my past employers a win-win proposition for both of us.

 

(Choose one of the two paragraphs below, depending on whether or not you have, or have not yet, interviewed with the person)

 

(I am eager to meet with you in person to further discuss my background and qualifications. Please feel free to contact me at the above phone number so we can continue the discussion we began over the telephone.)

 

(Again, thank you for considering my qualifications. I enjoyed our talk, and am available at any time to provide you with any more information you may need. I look forward to hearing your decision.)

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy