CHRISTOPHER RAIFORD
Opelika,AL
Summary
Exceptional Terminal/Operations Manager focused on safety and customer satisfaction. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams. Management professional versed in all aspects of operations management, from scheduling and finance to production and marketing. Possesses exceptional communication, organizational and presentation capabilities. Highly effective management professional emphasizing innovation and creativity in solving complex problems. Energetic and results-focused with success in developing and leading diverse teams to achieve outstanding results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Terminal Manager
Swift Transportation
07.2021 - Current
- Improved communication between departments by facilitating regular meetings and information sharing sessions.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly through formal reviews as well as ongoing feedback mechanisms.
- Overcame logistical challenges by developing contingency plans and adaptive strategies based on real-time data analysis.
- Managed budgets, schedules, and personnel assignments to maintain cost-effective terminal operations.
PLANNER
SOUTHEAST STRAW
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Supervise 6 company drivers
- Oversee all that pertains to safety
- Schedule all inbound and outbound loads
- Driver Payroll.
OPERATIONS MANAGER/TERMINAL LEADER
GREATWIDE/SWIFT TRANSPORTATION
10.2005 - 11.2019
- Supervised a team of (8) Driver Managers and (120) company drivers
- Directed the work of (30) independent contractors
- Established operational objectives, work plans, and delegated assignments to subordinate managers
- Established and maintained a strong relationship with customers as well as our driving partners.
TECHNICIAN
FARNELL HEATING & AIR
07.2004 - 10.2005
- Worked on ventilation (installing ductwork), refrigeration systems
- Changeouts.
FORKLIFT OPERATOR/ORDER FILLER
WALMART DISTRIBUTION CENTER
02.2002
- Operated forklift to move product
- Unloaded product
- Filled product order to ship to Walmart.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPOLOMA -
BEAUREGARD HIGH SCHOOL
05.2002
Skills
- Cost reduction strategies
- Logistics management
- Performance evaluations
- Employee relations
- Advanced training in Excel and Word
- Expense reports
- Work flow planning
Timeline
Terminal Manager
Swift Transportation
07.2021 - Current
PLANNER
SOUTHEAST STRAW
11.2019 - 07.2021
OPERATIONS MANAGER/TERMINAL LEADER
GREATWIDE/SWIFT TRANSPORTATION
10.2005 - 11.2019
TECHNICIAN
FARNELL HEATING & AIR
07.2004 - 10.2005
FORKLIFT OPERATOR/ORDER FILLER
WALMART DISTRIBUTION CENTER
02.2002
HIGH SCHOOL DIPOLOMA -
BEAUREGARD HIGH SCHOOL
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