Detail oriented Transportation Professional seeking a challenging Director level role in logistics / fleet management.

• Over 15 years of experience steering operations and directing logistics within fast paced environments.
• Possesses expert level experience in route optimization, fleet maintenance and vendor governance.
• Technical proficiency with route optimization / transportation software including Shipment Management, Tracs, ITS, Mangustics, AS400, Teletrac and TMS.

Baker Corp 2014-Present

Manager of Fleet Logistics/DOT Compliance

• Leverage industry expertise to direct all daily fleet / logistics operations, with associated responsibilities including ensuring adherence to DOT regulations, maintaining open lines of communication between departments and implementing highly effective process improvement strategies.
• Generate detailed fleet reports; relay pertinent information to upper level management.
• Successfully manage permit renewals, licensing, titling and fuel tax reporting to maintain compliance to all regulations.
• Increase efficiency by implementing Standard Operating Procedures for both route management and fleet operations.
• Devise strategic fleet management program to encompass vehicle dispositions, transfers and allocation of spare vehicles.
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) on data integrity, speed and data entry.
• Contribute extensively to rollout of PMO-A3, a private fleet optimization initiative.

Clean Harbors / Safety-Kleen 2009-2014

Regional Hub Manager Great Lakes

• Directed logistical operations for 1,200 pieces of equipment spanning across 40 locations and 8 states.
• Thoroughly reviewed data and made knowledge based recommendations to increase quality, reduce company cost and maximize ROI.
• Demonstrated an in-depth knowledge of the importance of prioritizing safety.
• Strategically optimized routes; resulting in on time delivery and increased company profits.
• Collaborated extensively with upper level management to ensure business needs were fulfilled.
• Maintained adherence to all policies, standards and regulations throughout all daily operations.
• Properly planned maintenance and repair for equipment and vehicles.

Safety-Kleen 2010-2013

Transportation Process Manager

• Streamlined existing logistics for an operation responsible for $50M in deliveries and 3,000 vehicles / pieces of equipment.
• Maintained adherence to all company and government regulations; thoroughly reviewed titles, tolls tags, files and licenses.
• Strategically created annual expense budget; identified variances and made adjustments as necessary.
• Performed gap analysis on existing processes; made knowledge based recommendations to optimize efficiency.
• Successfully developed scorecards and metrics to promote further route and performance optimization.
• Established and maintained key vendor relationships; utilized strong negotiation skills to ensure favorable company terms throughout transactions.
• Conducted in depth training for team members on various processes, including management of utilization reports.

Safety-Kleen (Continued)

Key Achievements:

• Achieved $100k in company savings on Used Oil Rerouting Project, $150k in company savings on Charlotte Oil Terminal Rerouting Optimization project, $100k in company savings on Catoosa Oil Terminal Rerouting Optimization project and $100k in company savings on Houston PF Oil Terminal Rerouting Optimization project.
• Recognized as employee of the quarter (2010) for achieving $1M+ in transportation savings.
• Renegotiated ocean import contract for all imports / exports from Puerto Rico.
• Designed a decision tree; recognized for assisting facility on making PF and CC decisions.

Safety-Kleen 2009-2010

Sr. Transportation Planning Analyst

• Strategically analyzed existing processes, devised transportation plans and developed models to forecast and optimize performance.
• Made knowledge based recommendations regarding OTR, rail fleet size and deployments.
• Implemented highly effective metrics to continually monitor performance.
• Successfully integrated inbound transportation management into plans and models.

Ryder Integrated Logistics 2004-2009

Customer Logistics Manager

• Utilized strong organizational and account management skills to oversee day to day fleet operations and ensure on time delivery of merchandise.
• Devised budgets outlining operating requirements and equipment / material purchases.
• Developed and implemented effective training processes for team members to significantly boost performance; monitored performance by implementing KPIs.
• Strategically analyze existing processes and implement strategies to increase efficiency.
• Collaborated extensively with other business units to ensure regulatory compliance throughout all operations.
• Responsible for managing title work, toll tags, file retention, rentals and fleet invoices.
• Thoroughly review fleet expenses; identify and correct variances as necessary.
• Promoted safety, as well as compliance to DOT regulations, on a daily basis.
• Duties included permit renewals, licensing, inventory management, P&L and analyzing company cost.
• Heavily involved in employee on boarding including interviewing and hiring.

Key Achievements:

• Oversaw 30 Drivers and 15 tractors throughout Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Kansas for the Master Halco Account (2008-2009).
• Managed 70 Drivers and 35 tractors across Texas for Toyota of Texas (2006-2008).
• Facilitated all logistical aspects of startup project for Ryder; responsibilities included routing, account management, providing excellent customer service and managing employee relations (2006).
• Coordinated operations and pick up for 1,000+ Coinstar machines throughout Texas; focused heavily on ensuring overall customer satisfaction (2004-2006).

Previous Positions:

Stevens Transport; West Coast Intermodal Manager 2003-2004

Dart Transit; City Dispatcher 2003

Fleming Company; Intermodal/Inbound Logistics Analyst | Produce Transportation Analyst 2001-2003

Hazardous Waste Material Certification

Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Business Management Major, Mountain View College, Dallas, TX; 1994-1998

Business Management Major, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX; 1993-1994