Adam Dake
Granbury,TX
Summary
Team-oriented leader with proven leadership and motivational skills successful in helping group members achieve business goals. Respectful and clear communicator focused on enhancing teamwork and collaboratively addressing challenges with logical approaches. Skilled in building relationships and enhancing employee satisfaction to drive work performance. 20 years of industry experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Manager Logistics II
Ryder Systems, Dedicated Transportation
02.2024 - Current
- Transitioned to Ryder through the acquisition from Cardinal Logistics Management
- Successfully handled various operational and sales tasks.
- Played a crucial part in the acquisition process, involving succession planning.
- Increased efficiency in handling customer operations for 19 accounts
- Strategically positioned 45 operating locations across eight states to meet customer demands
- Managed operations contributing to nearly $50 million in revenue
- Generated $6.8 million in new sales revenue, achieving significant growth in 2024.
- Generated $11 million in contact renewals revenue for the year 2024
- Driving record-breaking margins as the top-performing region
- Managed a team of three direct reports
- Directed operations for a team of 200 regional employees.
Region Director
Cardinal Logistics Management
02.2018 - 01.2024
Vice President of Operations
FSA Logistix
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed the company’s largest and newest clients
- Drove an impressive 18% surge in revenue by delivering exceptional services to the company's biggest client.
- Drove a significant 6% revenue growth with addition of latest client
- Generated exceptional customer NPS ratings.
- Served as a pivotal member of the technology and executive committees
- Created a new marketing and pricing strategy to enhance company growth
- Contributed to the design and successful implementation of the company’s core values
- Provided direct supervision to two team members
- Nationwide coverage area
- Travel as necessary
Southwest Region Manager
Cardinal Logistics Management Corp.
11.2013 - 10.2016
- Promoted and relocated to TX in 2013.
- Enhanced efficiency of 17 customer operations across four states
- Responsibility for 29 additional domicile locations
- Delivered exceptional results with close to $75 million in total operations revenue
- Diverse customer portfolio
- Managed a team of 10 individuals.
- Contributed as a member of the 2015-16 budget committee.
Education
Private Pilot -
Harbour Aviation
11.2023
Masters Certificate - Strategic Leadership and Management
Michigan State University
06.2016
Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt Certification -
Aveta Business Institute
10.2013
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Marketing and Logistics Management
Central Michigan University
08.2007
Skills
- Staff Development
- Customer Relations
- Operations Management
- Client Engagement
- Business Development
Accomplishments
- Developed Cardinal Logistics Management's Succession Planning Program and led management trainee recruiting program
- 2016 Chariman's Club Member
- Critical member of the sales programs in addition to regular operations responsibilities
Timeline
Group Manager Logistics II
Ryder Systems, Dedicated Transportation
02.2024 - Current
Region Director
Cardinal Logistics Management
02.2018 - 01.2024
Vice President of Operations
FSA Logistix
10.2016 - 12.2017
Southwest Region Manager
Cardinal Logistics Management Corp.
11.2013 - 10.2016
Private Pilot -
Harbour Aviation
Masters Certificate - Strategic Leadership and Management
Michigan State University
Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt Certification -
Aveta Business Institute
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Marketing and Logistics Management
Central Michigan University
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