ANTWON BRADLEY
Rockwall,TX
Summary
Advanced Operations Manager offering over 15 years of experience and proven success in Transportation, Logistics, Cross dock and production management, quality assurance and leadership. Highly skilled in streamlining operations and improving throughput through continuous process improvement and cross-functional collaboration. Accomplished in building high-performing teams and inspiring staff to achieve personal and professional goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
City Manager/Terminal Manager
Greyhound
02.2023 - Current
- Kept municipal operations in compliance with city ordinances, state requirements and federal laws.
- Appointed and managed department heads to maintain smooth operations between different functional areas.
- Managed financial resources responsibly, resulting in balanced budgets and cost savings for the city.
- Managed up to 26 projects per year.
- Manage 175 Bus Drivers
- Manage 5 locations
- Manage routes
- Manage 10 Operations Managers and 16 Operations Supervisors
Small Parcel Manager/Assistant Home Services Manager
Best Buy
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Plan and designate shifts and hours for 44 employees' schedules
- Hired top-notch employees for the positions of small parcel delivery driver
- Managed the daily operations of the small parcel delivery team
- Conducted the hiring and termination of driver as well as training and health checks
- Conducted performance evaluations and one on one (quarterly conversations)
- Implemented the core values of BestBuy and the policies and procedures that are put in place
- Created new and innovative ideas and processes to make the delivery process more efficiently
- Upon coming on board with BestBuy, I created an atmosphere of positivity and was able to bring the weekly deliveries from 300 packages a week to now 4500 packages per week.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Operations Manager
Republic Services - Plano Recycling Facility
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed 120 drivers in their respected areas of Frontload, Rolloff, Container delivery, and residential trash collections
- Also managed 6 supervisors, 22 sales consultants and 15 office staff
- Maximized productivity and management systems by establishing specific goals and managing operations
- Monitored employee productivity and optimized procedures to reduce costs by 47%
- Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans
- Controlled daily business operations by devising and deploying short and long-range strategies to grow profitability and accomplish objectives
- Evaluated upcoming program plans to forecast expected resource needs
- Directed day-to-day operations focused on attainment of key business metrics.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Operations Manager
Waste Management
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Managed the day to day operations of the Rolloff and Container Delivery Department
- Supervised 10 Operations Supervisor, 95 drivers and 18 officer staff
- Conducted on the job training, performance evaluations, one on one ride alongs, morning huddles, and terminations.
Operations Manager
Con-way Freight
02.2010 - 06.2015
- Managed 65 drivers on a cross dock loading and unloading outbound and inbound trailers
- Helped implement the L.E.A.N system to help engage positive moral and more employee driver work atmosphere
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity
- Monitored supply chain and managed all logistics functions for company
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status
- Developed and deepened relationships with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders
- Trained, mentored and motivated employees to maximize team productivity
- Evaluated documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
Operations Manager
FedEx Freight
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Managed the largest outbound and inbound cross dock in the company at that time
- 400 bay doors on the dock, 230 drivers and dock workers, 35 office staff
- Conducted hiring interviews, new employee training, annual performance reviews, terminations, etc
- Made sure all trailers left the dock on time and to their correct destinations
- Safety is the number goal, safety of our employees and well as the product we were shipping
- Trained, mentored and supported a high-performing team, providing regular performance review, feedback and coaching in deficient areas
- Designed performance metrics to provide traceability through organization and advance tactical and strategic business goals
- Planned daily operational strategies, including delivery routing, team workflows, and promotional initiatives.
Education
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
West Chester, OH01.2016
Skills
- Class B CDL
- Workflow planning
- Project organization
- Powerful negotiator
- Team Leadership
- Supervision
- Strategic planning
- Operational improvement
- Problem resolution
- Budgeting
- Project management
- Recruitment
- Self-motivated
- Staff development
- Statistical Analysis
- Relationship Building
- Program Implementation
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Public Speaking Ability
Affiliations
- Freemason
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, INC.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
City Manager/Terminal Manager
Greyhound
02.2023 - Current
Small Parcel Manager/Assistant Home Services Manager
Best Buy
09.2021 - 12.2022
Operations Manager
Republic Services - Plano Recycling Facility
02.2019 - 08.2021
Operations Manager
Waste Management
05.2015 - 01.2019
Operations Manager
Con-way Freight
02.2010 - 06.2015
Operations Manager
FedEx Freight
01.2006 - 01.2010
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
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