Daniel Hamilton
Olympia,WA
Summary
Versatile Operations Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in business development, project management, and client relationship management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations
COMANSA
12.2020 - Current
- Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement. Increasing rental fleet by 50%.
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve sales, service and operational cohesiveness.
- Implementing change management initiatives that facilitated the successful adoption of new systems and processes across the organization.
- Championed process improvement initiatives that led to significant cost reductions and improved service quality for customers.
General Manager
TRANSMARK LOGISTICS
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed daily operations, finances, and strategic plans at the SEA terminal.
- Integrated productivity application to measure success of departmental managers.
- Implementing LEAN business methods to enhance operational efficiency and service quality. Reducing waste by 25% (2 hours) per shift.
Director of Operations
FORWARD AIR INC
06.2008 - 06.2020
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Lead successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity leading to cost reduction of 17%.
Education
Master of Arts - Strategic Leadership
Kairos University
Sioux Falls, South Dakota2026
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO2003
Skills
- Project Management
- Collaborative Communicator
- Strategic Leadership
- Solution Focused
- Policy Implementation
- P&L Management
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Adaptability
- Transformational Leadership Style
- LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt
Certification
- Six Sigma Black Belt - 2019
Boards
- Young Aspiring Americans for Social & Political Activism (YAASPA) Board of Directors Member, Denver, CO 11/2010-6/2020
Volunteer Experience
SCD Enrichment Program, Denver, CO, Financial Consultant, 6/2020-10/2023
Timeline
Director of Operations
COMANSA
12.2020 - Current
General Manager
TRANSMARK LOGISTICS
06.2020 - 12.2020
Director of Operations
FORWARD AIR INC
06.2008 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Strategic Leadership
Kairos University
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Colorado At Boulder