James Vallar
Kalamazoo,MI
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Speed of Light Transportation and Logistics
Owner Operator Independent
Kalamazoo, MI
05.2018 - 01.2025
- Coordinated transportation schedules for efficient delivery of materials to job sites.
- Monitored and reported on transportation costs, ensuring adherence to budget constraints.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
- Inspected incoming shipment for quality assurance purposes before accepting them into inventory.
- Maintained accurate records of stock levels, deliveries, invoices, orders and other documentation.
- Negotiated contracts with shipping and freight companies to secure lower transportation costs.
Manager of Operations
AT&T
Kalamazoo, MI
03.2004 - 05.2018
- Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
- Prepared reports summarizing operational results against established goals and objectives.
- Managed team of 35 employees, conducting performance evaluations and facilitating professional development.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Coordinated training sessions for new employees regarding company policies, procedures as well as job roles, responsibilities associated with their positions.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, industry standards. related to the operation of the business.
- Coordinated logistics and supply chain operations, ensuring timely delivery of products and services.
Manager of Operations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Kalamazoo, MI
05.1997 - 03.2003
- Prepared reports summarizing operational results against established goals and objectives.
- Managed team of 6 employees, conducting performance evaluations and facilitating professional development.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Oversaw inventory management activities including ordering supplies as needed.
- Coordinated training sessions for new employees regarding company policies, procedures as well as job roles, responsibilities associated with their positions.
- Monitored team progress towards achieving milestones set forth in project plans.
- Coordinated logistics and supply chain operations, ensuring timely delivery of products and services.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored operational budgets, reducing costs through strategic planning and optimization.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
Education
BBA - Business Management
Northwood University
Midland, Michigan, MI04-1997
Skills
- Safety standards
- Supply chain optimization
- Stock control
- Cost reduction
- Waste reduction
- Distribution planning
Timeline
Speed of Light Transportation and Logistics
Owner Operator Independent
05.2018 - 01.2025
Manager of Operations
AT&T
03.2004 - 05.2018
Manager of Operations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
05.1997 - 03.2003
BBA - Business Management
Northwood University