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Allison James

Jamaica,New York

Summary

Focused Operations Manager bringing 20 years of experience in day-to-day business operations management. Adept at liaising with key clients, accounts and external business stakeholders to build rapport and drive retention. Ready to apply demonstrated ability to streamline processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Focused on promoting safety and productivity across multiple business lines. Advanced knowledge of applying trend analysis to create value for customers and profitability for company.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Insurance Agent

Self Employed
Queens, NY
05.2020 - Current
  • Analyzed customer needs and provided best options, upselling products and services.
  • Engaged customers and provided high level of service by carefully explaining details about documents.
  • Cultivated lasting professional relationships, which created continuous client referral streams within community.
  • Coordinated appointments and consultations with clients to identify individual needs and gain better understanding of overall financial situations.

Director of Dispatch Operations

Phoenix Consolidated Dispatch - SuperShuttle & ExecuCar •SuperShuttle International Inc. / Transdev on Demand
Phoenix, AZ
12.2017 - 12.2019
  • Manage and direct the overall operation to ensure compliance of all company policies and expectations of customer satisfaction.
  • Provide general guidance and training to all department managers and staff to help attain OKR’s (Objectives and Key Results) and other goals that align with company standards of performance.
  • Work closely with City management to help develop and implement city dispatch guidelines.
  • Managed Dispatch process for Supershuttle and Execucar in multiple cities and Airports to include: BWI, DCA, HOU, JAX, CLE, LAX, ONT, DFW, PHX, SAN, SFO, TPA, MCO including multiple smaller affiliate ExecuCar cities across the nation.
  • Helped develop and implement a training program for all dispatch staff.
  • Responded to escalated customer and city concerns.
  • Overall responsibility for onboarding, scheduling, performance evaluation, and staffing responsibilities for the management of the department.
  • Investigates, makes and administers decisions up to and including terminations.

General Manager

Supershuttle International Inc. / Transdev on Demand
Tampa, FL
07.2007 - 12.2017

· Manage and direct the overall operation to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance of all company policies and expectations.

· Provide general guidance and training to all department managers and staff to help attain our OKR's and other goals that align with company standards of performance.

· Work closely with City management to help develop and implement city dispatch guidelines.

· Managed Dispatch process for SuperShuttle and ExecuCar in multiple cities and Airports to include: BWI, DCA, HOU, JAX, CLE, TPA, and MCO including multiple smaller affiliate ExecuCar cities across the nation.

· Helped develop and implement a training program for all dispatch and call center staff.

· Responded to escalated customer and city concerns.

· Overall responsibility for onboarding, scheduling, performance evaluation, and staffing responsibilities for the management of the department.

· Investigates, makes and administers decisions up to and including terminations.

· Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing compliance visits and adhering to protocol.

Assistant General Manager

SuperShuttle New York / Transdev on Demand
Long Island City, NY
03.2000 - 07.2007
  • Manage and direct the overall operation to ensure compliance of all company policies and expectations of customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted in Developing and managed the operational budget to help reduce costs and increase profitability.
  • Provided general guidance to all departments within the operation.
  • Assisted the Corporate office with contract procurement, operational analysis, and price structures.
  • Handle all aspects of franchisee/driver relations including but not limited to: Article 19A driver qualification, other legal matters, driver compliance and training classes as well as customer and employee complaints.
  • Managed and Maintained our Airport Contract to ensure contract compliance.
  • Communicated with airline and Port Authority personnel on behalf of SuperShuttle.
  • Managed Franchise contracts and Recruitment Process.
  • Organized and coordinated special movements.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management

Kaplan University
Davenport, IA
11.2010

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Performance Improvement
  • Customer Service Focused
  • Detailed and Organized
  • Excellent Time Management
  • Proactive and Resourceful
  • Analytical Problem Solver
  • Budget
  • Contracts
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Team Development
  • Time Management
  • Schedule management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Compensation/benefits administration
  • Sound judgment
  • Supervision and training
  • Decision-making
  • Flexible
  • Cross-functional team management
  • Policy adjustment knowledge
  • Client retention

Accomplishments

  • I’ve worked in various industries to include Transportation, Call Center Operations, Accounting, and HR in the role of Supervisor and Manager.
  • All of these industries have helped me develop a well-rounded set of skills.
  • Led team to achieve on-time performance goals, earning recognition from upper management and financial reward.
  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.

Timeline

Independent Insurance Agent

Self Employed
05.2020 - Current

Director of Dispatch Operations

Phoenix Consolidated Dispatch - SuperShuttle & ExecuCar •SuperShuttle International Inc. / Transdev on Demand
12.2017 - 12.2019

General Manager

Supershuttle International Inc. / Transdev on Demand
07.2007 - 12.2017

Assistant General Manager

SuperShuttle New York / Transdev on Demand
03.2000 - 07.2007

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management

Kaplan University
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