Brian Pruitt
New York City,USA
Summary
Transportation management professional with proven track record in optimizing logistics and improving operational efficiency. Known for reliability, adaptability, and results-driven approach. I am skilled in team collaboration and maintaining high standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
TRANSPORTATION LEAD
NBC Universal
New York City, NY, USA
02.2024 - Current
- Managed all transportation operations in New York, ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment.
- Generated over one million in revenue, which was an over 200% increase year-over-year!
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders through consistent engagement, collaboration, and transparent communication practices.
- Oversee all fleet-related expenses, including EZ-Pass activity, DMV transactions, NYC taxes, fees, violations, vehicle maintenance, fuel, and emergency repair costs.
- Spearheaded, and executes IFTA, HUT, IRP, and tax obligations across all transportation locations.
- Directed all P&L operations for my business unit, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cost reduction.
- Coordinates emergency repairs, troubleshoots issues, implemented preventative maintenance, and analyzing root causes to improve overall fleet reliability.
- Successfully built 3rd party production company relationships, negotiated rental agreements and in turn achieved significant revenue growth.
- Coordinated logistics for on-site productions, optimizing route planning and resource allocation.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined transportation workflows, reducing delays and costs.
- Reviews, submits timecards for 817 Teamster’s drivers for accuracy, ensures proper recording of hours (including overtime), and approves them for payroll.
- Assigned tasks to Local 817 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.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement and drive strategic initiatives.
SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER
FedEx Ground
Brooklyn, NY
04.2020 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented action plans to improve performance, providing direction and guidance on executing Company programs and directing the management team in ensuring confidentiality of information, documentation and assigned records.
- Led a team of six operations managers and drove continuous improvement on transportation metrics.
- Successfully managed 100+ employees and planned daily operations which included but not limited to strategizing the most cost effective and efficient way to process more than sixty+ thousand packages per day.
- Responsible for all hiring, terminations, coaching, training, recognition and rewards, performance evaluation and management, discipline, addressing employee concerns and staff productivity.
- Minimizing operational cost and maximizing operational quality. including the movement, tracking and administration of trailers.
- Advanced in using timekeeping software including Kronos, monitored payroll that covered over 200+ employees. Ensured that every employee was compensated correctly, making edits when needed.
- Analyzed operational performance through direct advanced metrics, interpretation of reports and collaboration with key stakeholders. Determined opportunities for improvement of key metrics and executed action plans to achieve results.
- Lead daily safety and/or planning meetings to ensure workforce communication and understanding of operational updates and daily goals; Includes communication and public speaking to small and large audiences on a regular basis.
- Provided training, and mentored critical skills sets for new and less experienced Operations Managers.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing strategic initiatives that improved service quality.
- Streamlined operational workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce processing times.
OPERATIONS MANAGER LEVEL II
FedEx Ground
Brooklyn, NY
11.2017 - 04.2020
- Responsible for all aspects and activities related to human resources and payroll processing.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and operational procedures, enhancing compliance and efficiency.
- Managed and optimized fleet operations of 50 vehicles, ensuring efficient vehicle assignments, routing, and scheduling.
- Implemented vehicle maintenance programs resulting in 20% reduction in breakdowns and improved compliance with DOT regulatory safety standards.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce logistical costs.
- Improved employee working conditions, led Q&A meetings with staff, and were instrumental in planning company events with the end goal of employee retention, which improved by over 30% year over year.
- Oversee the supervision of personnel including work allocation, training, problem resolution, and all employee & client grievances. Evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel.
- Successful implementation of business management principles, organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to adhere to budget, providing cost estimating, and implementing fiscal management principles and procedures.
- Proven strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work professionally and effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse workforce.
- Skilled in evaluating and revising operations and procedures in response to organizational change.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with administration, staff, volunteers, clients, and external individuals and entities.
OPERATIONS MANAGER LEVEL I
FedEx Home Delivery
Long Island, NY
09.2014 - 11.2017
- Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services.
- Demonstrates goal-oriented leadership, successfully motivated, and guided a team of over 40 employees to achieve individual and collective objectives.
- Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle.
- Created systematic plans to dispatch 200+ drivers daily timely.
- Kept track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.
- Arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan driver routes and process shipments.
- Manage both daily logistical operations and a driver fleet of approximately 30 drivers while logistically meeting customer needs.
- Improved metrics and analyzed data to assess performance and implement improvements.
- Improved transportation efficiency by streamlining route planning and scheduling processes.
OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR
FedEx Ground
Long Island, NY
07.2011 - 09.2014
- Responsible for performing the clerical and administrative functions for any or all mainline hub and station operational areas, including line haul, records management, quality assurance and customer service.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to over 150 customers each week and exceeded customer satisfaction expectations.
- Responsible for routing all inbound international freight.
- Communicated with International vendors to ensure proper paperwork/documentation is both accurate and received in a timely manner.
- Tends to damage and incorrectly address packages in a timely manner to optimize delivery time.
- Coordinates with FedEx contracted service providers to resolve issues.
- Acted as a liaison between customer, Operation Manager, and security personnel.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Borough of Manhattan Community College
01-2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Far Rockaway High School
Queens, NY01-2004
Skills
- Leadership
- Route planning
- Cost reduction strategies
- Shipping & Receiving
- Transportation regulations
- DOT compliance
- Business Development
- Fleet management
- Incident reporting
- Customer Service
- Logistics management
- Dispatch operations
Timeline
TRANSPORTATION LEAD
NBC Universal
02.2024 - Current
SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER
FedEx Ground
04.2020 - 01.2024
OPERATIONS MANAGER LEVEL II
FedEx Ground
11.2017 - 04.2020
OPERATIONS MANAGER LEVEL I
FedEx Home Delivery
09.2014 - 11.2017
OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR
FedEx Ground
07.2011 - 09.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Far Rockaway High School
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Borough of Manhattan Community College
PERSONAL
Title: Senior Operations Manager