Microsoft Office
EDWARD RAMOS
Director Of Operations
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Versatile 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 Operations/Project Management/Safety.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Safety and Transportation
01.2020 - Current
- Achieved reduced TRIR of .58 for 2020 by developing safety culture through engagement; performing audits for compliance processes, determining gaps, and identifying corrective action
- Oversaw all safety performance by tying culture, wellness, and safety together for company
- Mitigated risk and promoted safety and wellness programs and services by developing, implementing, and evaluating safety and prevention programs
- Converted and refreshed programs and policies including COVID related, reducing total recordable cases to one for year; implemented and delivered results of safety initiatives.
Director of Operations, HR Manager
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Achieved $6M in equipment expenses averted while developing 2020 budget in collaboration with senior leadership team
- Fulfilled $1M in anticipated savings and 40% in anticipated efficiency improvement with ongoing system rollout designed to track assets, driver logs, and fuel management
- Championed more than 300 employees across Field Operations, Equipment Maintenance, Procurement, Inventory Management, Administrative Services, and Project Management
- Enabled 25% diminution of vendor costs reached by negotiating new rates with key vendors, improving organization's competitive position
- Accomplished 90% reduction in time to complete detailed bid proposal
- Oversaw 10% improvement in employee morale and 0% attrition, besting industry average of 17.8%, resulting from restructuring of personnel to better utilize skill sets
- Led team of 6 consisting of PM Controller, Safety Director, Operations Analyst, , Equipment Manager, and Shop Foreman
- Directed strategy, planning, and execution of operations
- Contributed to due diligence process leading to successful acquisition by PLH Group
- Created data room and oversaw all new installations including SQL, Virtual Machines, VPNs, and more as part of optimizing systems for future growth.
Controller and Operations Manager
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Achieved 150% company growth and 400% surge in sales revenue obtained through development and implementation of new business expansion strategy
- Led team of 16 associates, including Equipment Manager, AP Manager, Payroll Manager, HR Manager, Safety Director, Shop Foreman, PM Controller, and Project Managers
- Drove 83% lift in number of bids realized by championing process improvement measures
- Produced 25% reduction in preparation times achieved by enhancing productivity by procuring and integrating new steering software on all field equipment
- Decreased on job injuries by 15% coupled with increase in DOT and OSHA compliance achieved by facilitating training programs and managing workers' compensation claims
- Absorbed role of Safety Director and was later promoted to Director of Operations
- Achieved exceptional scores on all compliance audits by successfully adhering to all DOT safety policies and OSHA guidelines, increasing efficiency
- Spearheaded all finance and accounting functions while working simultaneously as Operations Manager including, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Managed expense reporting, accounts payable/accounts receivable and payroll
- Conducted audits
- Maintained responsibility for cash management across departments.
Skills
Risk management
Strategic planning and execution
Capital spending
Process improvements
Performance Analysis
Business Development
Budget development
Client account management
Inventory management
Product development
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Effective leader
Organization and Time Management
Network configuration
Technology planning
Technical process improvement
Software
Microsoft SQL
Viewpoint CRM
Salesforce
HeavyBid
Google Gsuite/Workspace
Microsoft Servers
Adobe
Timeline
Director of Safety and Transportation
01.2020 - Current
Director of Operations, HR Manager
01.2010 - 01.2020
Controller and Operations Manager
01.2003 - 01.2010