Andrew VanHaverbeke
Montgomery
Summary
Highly-skilled Chief Operations Officer with extensive experience overseeing operations and employees. Dedicated to promoting the company culture and enhancing brand awareness to increase client bases and profitability.
Resourceful operations leader experienced in monitoring the daily operations of the company and business executives. Adept at leading employees and encouraging maximum growth.
- Vital to the nationwide growth of a logistics supply company, built from 13 to 65 fully operational locations, with an annual revenue exceeding $400 million.
- Proven expertise in logistics, cost reduction, organization, supply chain and problem solving at every level.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operations Officer
Stotland Trucking, LLC
09.2023 - Current
- Participate in the development and preparation of short-term and long-range plans and budgets based upon organization goals and objectives
- Develop and establish operating policies consistent with the company's overall policies and objectives and ensures their adequate execution.
- Appraise and evaluate the results of overall operations regularly to ensure optimal performance.
- Partner with the CEO to achieve optimal financial results with respect to revenue, profitability, cash flow, mergers, systems, reporting, and controls.
- Ensure effective recruiting and onboarding for all positions within the operations department.
- Develop and oversee measurable key indicators and business plans and goals for all areas of the company operations department.
- Evaluate the performance and ensure optimal performance is achieved by the Directors and Managers.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement, fostering collaboration between departments for optimal operational results.
- Increased profitability by optimizing sales and fulfilling lower overhead costs.
Executive Vice Present of National Operations
Diligent Delivery Systems
10.2013 - 08.2023
- Responsible for overnight distribution for multiple regional networks
- Increased revenue for all network divisions which exceeds $75 million annually
- Increased NOI for Gulf Coast division by $100,000 per month within one year of acquiring new company.
- Operations lead on multiple company acquisitions, including one national company (Noble Logistics), three regional companies, and two local hot shot companies
- Corporate operations trainer for dedicated and distribution regional directors, general managers and operations managers
- Developed operational and organizational training programs that have reduced delivery errors by 25% and increased overall efficiency.
- Managed, supported and grew business relationships with existing accounts and developed strategies to increase sales and revenue.
- Collaborated with business development managers in partner planning process to develop mutual performance objectives, financial targets and critical milestones.
Regional Operations Director
Noble Logistics
05.2010 - 10.2013
- Responsible for Gulf Coast Regional operations which included nine locations in four states
- Reviewed and monitored financial statements and implemented strategies to increase profit margins
- Coordinated sales efforts to expand vertical markets that utilized local and regional delivery markets
- Developed the structure for policies, procedures, and programs for all areas of operations
- Identified opportunities and resolved discrepancies
President/General Manager
Carey of Houston
04.2008 - 05.2010
- Responsible for Houston Franchise operations with annual revenues of $5.5 million
- Review and monitor financial statements (P&L) and implement strategies to increase profit margins
- Company showed 10% growth for 2008 financial year
- Reduced Fleet Maintenance budget by 15%.
- Develop contract agreements with multiple petrochemical companies due to increased service levels, responsiveness and safety program.
Vice President of Operations
Diligent Delivery Systems
04.2001 - 04.2008
- Responsible for nationwide delivery operations of 35 branches located in 25 States, with annual revenues of $45 million
- Opened 12 new operations from ground up.
- Develops and oversees implementation of policies, procedures and programs for all areas of operations
- Identifies opportunities and resolves discrepancies.
- Evaluates existing programs, services, techniques and procedures and establishes methods for installation of programs.
- Develops operational and organizational training programs that have reduced delivery errors by 25% and increased overall efficiency.
- Reviews and monitors financial statements (P&L) for all locations throughout system and implements strategies to increase profit margins
- Company has grown from $4 million to $45 million in 6 years and profit margins have increased 7% over the last five years.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science -
Stephen F. Austin State University
01.1993
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Profitability Improvement
- Operations Management
- Training, Education and Development
- National Supply Chain
- Route Development
- Profitability Improvement
Timeline
Chief Operations Officer
Stotland Trucking, LLC
09.2023 - Current
Executive Vice Present of National Operations
Diligent Delivery Systems
10.2013 - 08.2023
Regional Operations Director
Noble Logistics
05.2010 - 10.2013
President/General Manager
Carey of Houston
04.2008 - 05.2010
Vice President of Operations
Diligent Delivery Systems
04.2001 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science -
Stephen F. Austin State University
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