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Daniel Morrissey

Columbus

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Terminal Manager with over two years of experience in intermodal and trucking logistics. Proven track record in streamlining terminal operations, supervising 50+ staff across dispatch, maintenance, administrative functions, and ensuring on-time inbound/outbound container movements. Skilled in implementing SOPs that reduce costs, enhance productivity, and improve safety compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA regulations. Adept at building high-performance teams, managing budgets, negotiating carrier contracts, maintaining KPIs, and P&L accountability, and fostering strong customer and stakeholder relationships to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Terminal Manager

Universal Logistics Holdings Inc.
Columbus
04.2025 - 08.2025
  • Managed terminal P&L, reducing costs by 40% while maintaining service levels.
  • Built long-term broker/vendor relationships yielding 33% increase in monthly revenue.
  • Sustained a zero-incident safety record for 3 months via regular training, hazard elimination protocols, and daily enforcement of the company’s safety procedures.
  • Reduced driver turnover from 25% to 15% by fostering a collaborative and transparent work environment and improving onboarding.
  • Led a team of 50+ terminal staff, enhancing productivity by 15% through coaching, cross-training, and performance tracking.

Operations Manager

Universal Logistics Holdings Inc.
Columbus
12.2025 - 04.2025
  • Negotiated multimodal carrier contracts, securing cost savings and increased revenue year-over-year while enhancing service reliability.
  • Piloted continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma, streamlining terminal workflows that cut handling errors by 35%.
  • Implemented new standard operating procedures (SOPs), reducing onboarding time for new drivers by 50% and enabling quicker scaling during volume surges.
  • Leveraged TMS platforms to improve shipment visibility and real-time tracking, resulting in a 30% reduction in customer inquiries.

Management trainee

Universal Logistics Holdings Inc.
Cincinnati
06.2023 - 12.2024
  • Introduced to, and directly engaged in all facets of intermodal trucking, and logistical operations.
  • Coordinated yard operations, including equipment inspection and preventative maintenance, and daily yard checks.
  • Supported financial operations, including P&L analysis, invoicing, and payroll processing.
  • Monitored and adjusted freight exceptions in real-time, rerouting loads and updating driver ETAs to keep delivery performance above 95% on time rates.
  • Assisted in optimizing fleet utilization, analyzing driver assignments and asset availability to increase productivity by 10%

Operations Intern

Nosco
Pleasant Prairie
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Introduced to, and directly engaged in all facets of label and carton manufacturing, logistics, and pre-press operations.
  • Created Key Performance Indicator visual display to assist in goal setting and performance tracking.
  • Worked with senior staff to gather and document operations processes and activities.
  • Supported front-line teams with daily operations and special projects.
  • Created new and updated existing manufacturing process instructions (MPI's).
  • Inspected production areas to verify equipment and material readiness for production.
  • Incorporated educational concepts from finance, sales, marketing and project management in day-to-day support of business.
  • Completed project to improve process efficiency on packaging lines.

Team Leader

Independence Grove Forest Preserve
Libertyville
05.2017 - 08.2021
  • Worked with increasing responsibility in retail, operational, and event management functions.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
  • Fostered excellent teamwork and accountability by developing positive culture, communications, and clear operational objectives for staff of 6.
  • Calculated daily revenues and managed inventories for hundreds of boats, bicycles, umbrellas, and concessions.
  • Efficiently served the public during peak season building skills in multi-tasking and working under pressure.
  • Managed gate entrance activities for hundreds of customers daily; including identification checks, entry fees, and directions.

Education

BBA - Operations Management / Economics

The University of Iowa, Tippie College of Business
Iowa City, IA
05.2023

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Matrix Management
  • Teamwork
  • Safety & Compliance
  • Project Management
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Operational Management & Logistics Coordination
  • Risk mitigation and process improvement

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Operations Manager

Universal Logistics Holdings Inc.
12.2025 - 04.2025

Terminal Manager

Universal Logistics Holdings Inc.
04.2025 - 08.2025

Management trainee

Universal Logistics Holdings Inc.
06.2023 - 12.2024

Operations Intern

Nosco
05.2022 - 08.2022

Team Leader

Independence Grove Forest Preserve
05.2017 - 08.2021

BBA - Operations Management / Economics

The University of Iowa, Tippie College of Business

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