David Hamilton
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Director
City Of Albany
11.2010 - Current
- Manage budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Work closely with organizational leadership to guide operational strategy.
- Implemented new technology to improve transit system performance.
- Implemented new routes to effectively meet the needs of the transportation community.
- Secured millions of dollars in grant fund for operational and capital improvements.
- Developed strategies to improve organizational wealth.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for the organization.
Transportation Planner
City Of Albany
04.2002 - 11.2010
- Assisted in grant writing efforts to secure funding for critical transportation infrastructure upgrades and expansions.
- Enhanced transportation efficiency by analyzing and optimizing existing routes and schedules.
- Coordinated with local government agencies to secure necessary permits and approvals for transportation projects.
- Implemented data-driven approaches to identify opportunities for network improvements, enhancing overall system performance.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Streamlined processes for route planning, significantly decreasing time spent on manual tasks.
- Managed multimodal transportation projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
Materials Manager
Nypro Georgia, Inc.
09.1992 - 03.2002
- Coordinated implementation of complete and raw product changes to facilitate successful launch and exceed customer expectations.
- Enhanced inventory management by implementing a demand forecasting system.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful implementation of new materials management initiatives.
- Coordinated with production planning teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials required for scheduled productions runs.
- Improved warehouse efficiency with the introduction of an advanced storage and retrieval system.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Streamlined procurement processes, resulting in cost savings and increased operational efficiency.
- Leveraged data analytics tools to identify trends in material usage patterns, helping inform future purchasing decisions more effectively.
- Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Established strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers to facilitate seamless communication throughout the supply chain process.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Purchased indirect manufacturing supplies, administrative support materials and packaging to comprehensively build multifaceted production lifecycles.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA12.2009
Skills
- Business Administration
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Performance Improvements
- Business Growth Initiatives
- Sound Judgment
- Customer Service
- Contract Administration
- Goal Setting
- Schedule Management
- Creativity and Innovation
Timeline
Transportation Director
City Of Albany
11.2010 - Current
Transportation Planner
City Of Albany
04.2002 - 11.2010
Materials Manager
Nypro Georgia, Inc.
09.1992 - 03.2002
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Georgia Southwestern State University