career objective                              

results-driven operations management executive eager to contribute sharp business acumen, safety directives, and internal team-building skills toward supporting the employer in optimizing financial and operational performance

profile                                                

ø  offer numerous years of progressive operational management experience with expertise in:

ø  promoting site safety and injury prevention while maximizing productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction

ø  strategically coordinating workflow and human resources for optimal coverage while containing labor costs

ø  leading and developing top-performing support teams

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

ø  exceptional organization, prioritization and time management abilities; consistently achieve critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards

professional experience                

bridge terminal transport, chesapeake, va                                                                                           7/06 - present

general manager - operations

         successfully oversee all aspects of daily operations as performed by on-site staff as well as more than 150 owner/operators; consistently achieve very high levels of client satisfaction

         manage financial functions including p&l margins; perform human resources responsibilities including staff recruiting and development; support integrated management system

         ensure compliance with all safety and security standards, policies, and procedures; regularly inspect facilities and coordinate maintenance efforts

 

apm terminals portsmouth, va                                                                                                                         12/99 - 7/06

manager yard operations (5/05 - 7/06)

         in recognition of superior performance, steadily progressed within company to attain position entrusted with daily oversight of five assistant operations managers and more than 50 longshoremen; garnered safest terminal and most profitable awards

         established operational procedures designed to maximize safety, productivity, and profitability; planned annual budgets, oversaw financial performance, and generated analytical reports

         effectively managed and led staff, scheduled personnel, administered payroll

interim marine operations manager (4/04 - 5/05)

         implemented business solutions and resource management programs; awarded most improved terminal

         proficiently directed personnel, delegated work assignments, and set schedules

         organized all vessel operations and approved cargo/vessel stow plans

assistant operations manager/team leader (12/99 - 4/04)

         oversaw management team; accurately placed labor orders and supervised execution

         coordinated vessel cargo planning, scheduling, and docking and undocking

 
assistant operations manager, sealand service inc., elizabeth, nj                                                        10/97 - 12/99

materials management/freight expeditor, fermenich, plainsboro, nj                                                    12/96 - 10/97

partner/foreman, jt landscaping, south brunswick, nj                                                                        1991 - 1996

education                                           

greensboro college, greensboro, nc                                                                                                                1991

bachelor of arts in english

~ professional development ~

dot safety regulations training~ sap introduction & application course ~ 360 & professional assessment workshop ~ maersk transportation safety course ~ maersk leadership forum ~ predictive index ~ managing people

 

~ affiliations ~

member, virginia maritime association; virginia inland transportation committee; environmental subcommittee
member, tidewater motor truck association (tmta)
member, ruritan club driver - va chapter

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a insert job title capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include numerous years of experience managing a broad range of functions within the transport industry, including human resources and staff development, daily operations, and client relations.  i excel at increasing overall productivity and customer satisfaction by leading personnel employed in diverse positions to continually improve performance. my superior organizational and time management skills have consistently proven instrumental in my ability to achieve financial and operational goals. in addition to my business management experience, i hold a solid record of implementing and maintaining the highest level of safety standards.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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