Demond Lowrey
Jacksonville
Summary
Logistics and fleet operations leader with over 10 years of experience managing high-volume transportation networks and private fleet performance. Achieved a 15% reduction in overhead costs and improved cash flow by 20% through strategic operational enhancements. Led teams of 80+ employees to optimize efficiency and meet service performance targets.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Operations Manager
Carters Environmental
Atlanta
01.2023 - Current
- Hold full P&L; responsibility for a $25M regional logistics operation overseeing fleet, dispatch, plant operations, and customer service across multiple sites.
- Increased revenue 18% year-over-year through operational alignment with sales and service teams.
- Improved cash flow 20% by optimizing billing coordination and route execution.
- Reduced overhead costs 15% through workflow redesign, automation, and labor efficiency improvements.
- Implemented KPI dashboards to monitor cost per route, labor efficiency, fleet productivity, and service levels, driving data-informed decision-making.
- Manage regulatory compliance including DOT standards, safety protocols, inspections, and operational risk mitigation.
- Led peak-demand surge operations, reallocating labor and fleet resources to maintain service continuity.
Fleet Manager
GXO Logistics
Atlanta
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Directed daily operations of 120+ vehicle fleet supporting high-volume regional distribution.
- Managed $10M operating budget, controlling costs and optimizing asset utilization and performance.
- Achieved 98% on-time delivery through route optimization and labor coordination.
- Reduced operating expenses 12% while maintaining service standards.
- Oversaw safety, compliance, maintenance planning, and driver performance to ensure operational excellence across fleet.
- Reduced average delivery times 15% via routing redesign and dispatch analytics.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to align transportation performance with production schedules and customer demand.
1st Sergeant
United States Army
Atlanta
01.1998 - 01.2019
- Redesigned processes and aligned labor to enhance operational throughput by 10%.
- Conducted training sessions to enhance leadership skills and operational readiness among soldiers.
- Coordinated logistics for troop movements and equipment deployment efficiently.
- Oversaw daily activities of junior enlisted personnel, ensuring adherence to regulations and fostering accountability.
- Disseminated updates regarding changes in policies or procedures to all units.
- Managed daily operations of assigned staff members to maintain productivity.
- Acted as liaison between command staff and lower-level units to streamline communication.
- Compiled detailed reports and developed policy guidance to support decision-making for subordinate organizations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2021
Skills
- Fleet and transportation management
- P&L ownership and budget control
- DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Route optimization
- 3PL and carrier performance
- Backhaul optimization and asset utilization
- KPI development and analytics
- Performance management
- Labor planning and leadership
- Continuous improvement and standardization
- Risk mitigation and claims oversight
- Warehouse management
- Client relationship management
- Team leadership
- Outbound freight strategy
Timeline
Regional Operations Manager
Carters Environmental
01.2023 - Current
Fleet Manager
GXO Logistics
01.2019 - 01.2023
1st Sergeant
United States Army
01.1998 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Arizona