ABRAHAM LUDDEN
McAllen
Summary
Experienced with strategic planning and project management. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team performance and operational excellence. Track record of delivering high-impact results through innovative problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Cool Services of America
01.2022 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery across multiple divisions.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs to elevate team performance and service quality.
- Oversaw budget management, optimizing resource allocation for maximum operational effectiveness.
- Facilitated regular staff meetings to align team goals with organizational objectives and foster open communication.
- Mentored departmental leaders, promoting professional development and succession planning within the organization.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
- Boosted operational efficiency by optimizing supply chain processes.
General Manager
Cool Services of America
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Developed and implemented performance metrics to evaluate team productivity and service quality.
- Streamlined processes, resulting in improved workflow and reduced operational costs.
- Mentored management staff, fostering professional development and leadership skills within the organization.
- Managed P&L responsibilities, ensuring financial targets were consistently met or exceeded.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
U.S. Quality & Operations Manager
Meridian Fine Foods LLC
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Managed supply chain logistics, optimizing vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to establish long-term goals aligned with organizational objectives and market trends.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Implemented cost-saving measures that improved overall profit margins while maintaining product quality standards.
Quality Assurance Lead
Andrew and Sons, LLP
11.2017 - 10.2018
Inspector
USDA-Agricultural Marketing Service
09.2014 - 11.2017
- Shipping Point & Market Inspector
Agricultural Commodity Inspector
New Mexico Department of Agriculture
05.2014 - 08.2017
Quality Assurance Quality Control
Nicho Produce
02.2012 - 08.2014
Customer Service Representative
Ticketmaster
06.2010 - 02.2012
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
01.2018
Plant Sciences
University of California, Davis
01.2018
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Operations management
- Team management
- Budget management
- Facilities management
- Financial planning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director
Cool Services of America
01.2022 - Current
General Manager
Cool Services of America
11.2020 - 01.2022
U.S. Quality & Operations Manager
Meridian Fine Foods LLC
10.2018 - 11.2020
Quality Assurance Lead
Andrew and Sons, LLP
11.2017 - 10.2018
Inspector
USDA-Agricultural Marketing Service
09.2014 - 11.2017
Agricultural Commodity Inspector
New Mexico Department of Agriculture
05.2014 - 08.2017
Quality Assurance Quality Control
Nicho Produce
02.2012 - 08.2014
Customer Service Representative
Ticketmaster
06.2010 - 02.2012
Plant Sciences
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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