Anthony Black
Zionsville,IN
Summary
Seasoned Business Owner with substantial experience in strategic planning, operations management, and team leadership. Strengths include ability to identify business opportunities, develop growth strategies, and improve overall company performance. Previous roles have demonstrated significant impact through cost reduction initiatives and implementing effective business solutions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner
Black Bare, LLC
Indianapolis, IN
05.2011 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations affecting business operations.
- Designed employee training programs that focused on efficiency improvement initiatives.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing operational performance.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Business Owner
Black Operations Group, LLC
Indianapolis, Indiana
12.2019 - 07.2024
- Implemented cost control measures to reduce expenses and increase profitability.
- Prepared budgets for freight services according to company policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation related to shipping activities.
- Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
- Reviewed invoices from suppliers, carriers, and other parties involved in the logistical process.
- Developed and executed effective business plans to achieve revenue goals.
High Horse Power Marketing Manager
Cummins, Inc.
Columbus, IN
12.2007 - 09.2010
- Primary leader for global HHP Commercial Marine distributor parts accounts with sales in excess of $50 million dollars
- Strategized and developed HHP ReCon parts program in conjunction with high-level management by identifying components to remanufacture giving Cummins higher margins on parts pricing
- Negotiated pricing, captured parts & service growth opportunities, established marketing programs and managed relations with distributor Marine account parts organization to increase marine distributor sales by 9% from 2008 to 2009
- Developed marketing targeted incentives with Marine distributors to increase sales through Cummins Distributor channel by 6%
- Pricing/analyst for selecting vendors for outsourcing bids
- Conducted contracted vendor audits on parts delivered to distribution centers and analyzed pricing for selecting vendors of outsourcing bids
Area Manager
Cummins, Inc.
Columbus, IN
02.2005 - 11.2007
- Supervised Lead supervisor for heavy duty nozzle line department of 100 employees over 3 shifts
- Maintain monthly departmental budget of $1.5 million dollars and reduced costs by 4%
- Developed and communicated lean manufacturing principles in line with the Cummins Operation System
- Managed operational production efficiently and effectively around the core area of safety, quality, delivery, and morale
Operations Manager II
Wayne County Airport Authority
Romulus, MI
06.2002 - 12.2005
- Directed field operations as lead manager during emergency and non-emergency calls
- Developed and implemented training modules for safety operations on the field
- Coordinated snow operations for operations department during snow removal procedures
- Lead and assisted during VIP arrivals and departures
- Performed runway inspections per Federal regulations
Education
Master - Business Administration
Wayne State University
Detroit, MIBachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INBachelor of Science - Aviation Administration
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INSkills
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Employee training
- Operational performance
- Customer service
- Budget management
- Workflow planning
- Human resources management
- Relationship building
Phone Numbers
317-605-7700
Affiliations
- Culver Parents Association Chairman
- Center for Leadership Development Liasion
Certification
- FAA Private Pilot
- Commercial Drivers License
Timeline
Business Owner
Black Operations Group, LLC
12.2019 - 07.2024
Business Owner
Black Bare, LLC
05.2011 - Current
High Horse Power Marketing Manager
Cummins, Inc.
12.2007 - 09.2010
Area Manager
Cummins, Inc.
02.2005 - 11.2007
Operations Manager II
Wayne County Airport Authority
06.2002 - 12.2005
Master - Business Administration
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Administration
Purdue University
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