Brian Pruitt
Jamaica
Summary
I am a highly self-motivated and reliable business minded individual, who is seeking to obtain a rewarding position where I can further display the skills that I have learned and sharpened over the years throughout my career as an operations manager as well as to work with a team of experienced professionals assisting in my professional growth as well as being an asset and helping the development of the organization moving forward.
Diligent [Desired Position] with robust background in transportation management and logistics coordination. Effectively streamlined operations and ensured timely deliveries. Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and leadership in dynamic environments.
Experienced with logistics planning, fleet management, and staff supervision. Utilizes strategic thinking to enhance transportation processes. Track record of fostering team cooperation and achieving operational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Leads
NBC Universal Studios
02.2024 - Current
- Supervised transportation operations, ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment.
- Coordinated logistics for on-site productions, optimizing route planning and resource allocation.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and operational procedures, enhancing compliance and efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined transportation workflows, reducing delays and costs.
- Led initiatives for adopting technology solutions that streamlined operations and improved overall productivity.
- Improved transportation efficiency by streamlining route planning and scheduling processes.
- Assigned tasks to union members to complete within designated time frames.
- Scheduled shifts and shift changes to accommodate workload and customer needs.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
Senior Operations Manager
FedEx Home Delivery
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Roles and responsibilities in this position are but not limited to planning, organizing, operating a daily high volume package sortation with a sizable staff in a very busy environment.
- Implementing new protocols and plans to help the company run more efficiently and effectively.
- Also, leading an initiative to the impact recruitment, productivity, and retention of employees creating overall job satisfaction with staff.
- Hiring the right people and supporting my staff members by placing them in positions to succeed, so they can develop and reach their potential.
- Setting goals and constantly challenging staff to reach beyond their current grasp.
- And lastly, reinforcing with my staff on how what they do on a daily contributes to and makes a difference in delivering excellent service to our customers and contractors.
Work Area Supervisor/Switcher
FedEx Ground
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Roles and responsibilities in this position consisted of but not limited to training, and advising employees, formulating and integrating ideas to help the outbound/inbound sort run more effectively, and efficiently.
- Placing employees in a position to properly utilize their skill sets.
- As well as working very closely with the senior management staff on planning the sort to meet very strict deadlines in an efficient, effective, and timely matter.
- Also switched 37, and 53-foot trailers with a tractor.
Unload/Load, Swak
FedEx Ground
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Roles and responsibilities in this position consisted of but limited to- Unload/load trucks in a timely and efficient matter.
- Performed and executed swak operations and methods with 100% accuracy.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
H.S. - General Studies
Far Rockaway High School
Far Rockaway, New York01.2005
A.S. - Business Administration
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Manhattan, New York01.2014
Skills
- Managerial
- Quality assurance provides office support and services to clients and employees
- Processes employee job applications, conducts interviews and decisions of hire Builds employee work schedules, monitors payroll for 100% accuracy, and assists with all payroll inquiries and modifications
- Upkeep of business operating standards Create budget development for monthly and yearly company goals
- In charge of maintaining highly sensitive and classified business records, manages stations pay lines according to quarterly facility budget, scheduling and conducting meetings, organizing and coordinating seminars, training programs and other related activities for employees
- Address search and corrections, quickly identifying packages that are incorrectly addressed using complex software to optimize delivery time
- File processing, driver files, background checks and conducting interview, determine hire
- Research, receive, solve and or escalate customer inquiries on issues
- Mitigate loss and damages; research missing packages understand root cause
- Comply with disputed delivery complaints Knowledgeably in all areas, provide best result to consumers
- Route planning
- Driver supervision
- Vehicle maintenance
- Fleet management
Timeline
Transportation Leads
NBC Universal Studios
02.2024 - Current
Senior Operations Manager
FedEx Home Delivery
01.2015 - 01.2024
Work Area Supervisor/Switcher
FedEx Ground
01.2011 - 01.2014
Unload/Load, Swak
FedEx Ground
01.2007 - 01.2011
A.S. - Business Administration
Borough of Manhattan Community College
H.S. - General Studies
Far Rockaway High School