Ernest W. Ferry
Summary
Motivated and personable business professional with a successful 25-year track record of transportation experience in sales and management. Seeking a challenging and rewarding work environment to demonstrate leadership skills. Poised and competent with the ability to transcend cultural differences and lead teams towards positive trends and consistent growth. Thrive in deadline-driven environments, focusing on team-building and retention planning while balancing customer demands, operational needs, safety, and company profit.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver, Lead Driver, Trainer
Kenan Advantage Group
01.2023 - Current
Driver
Haul Bikes Inc.
05.2021 - 01.2023
General Manager
Lambert Moving Systems
10.2019 - 05.2021
Driver / Owner Operator
Logix Transportation and Logistics
02.2019 - 10.2019
Operations and Sales
Lambert Transfer & Storage of Pensacola, FL / Mobile, AL
02.2018 - 02.2019
General Manager
Coleman American of Mobile AL
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Hired to come in and re-direct the entire operation from Hiring to P&L
Owner
Bibbs Moving Services, LLC & Moving Day Solutions, LLC
06.2007 - 01.2013
- Launched new business plans in Jun2 2007 and Jan 1 2013
- Wanted to expand our operational footprint and provide our current customers with additional services other than what Moving Day Solutions, LLC could provide under their current business plan.
- Identified the need for a company to service professional moving companies then established a presence as the only service provider in prominent market. Developed then managed our "Corporate Vision" using market analysis, strategic planning, team leadership, while building a Quality driven work force.
- Championed a project to define and document the service needs of prospective clients and current relationship based customers. Developed an implementation schedule and directed the progress to meet the needs of our successful sales initiative.
- Developed an Operations Team's "Spirit and Focus" to be used to professionally service our client's requirements. Using quick decision making and problem-solving skills developed our organizational design and flow through management style. The client’s interaction with the service delivery process is critical in exceeding their expectations.
- Contributed to the development of back office action plans by evaluating missions, strategies, and initiatives of target prospects.
Managing Partner
Armstrong Relocation of Montgomery, LLC
02.2002 - 06.2007
- Developed and recommended a marketing plan for short and long-term forecasts for a newly purchased full service moving company. Worked closely with Board of Directors and designed differentiation strategies that will allow for growth and capture of competitive market share.
- Through use of excellent oral communication and team building skills grew staff while maintaining harmony with sales initiatives and growth projections.
- Assisted leadership in performance and productivity improvements to enhance our position within our affiliate's competitive agency family. Using strict hiring policies recruited and maintained a "Quality" work force which complimented our Mission Statement' and allowed for low cost benefits and experience ratings with multiple insurance under writers.
General Manager / Operations Leader and driver
A&A Transfer & Storage Co.
04.1995 - 02.2002
- Recruited a team in order to turn around, a once successful company, from 3 years of loss of profits and value
- Coordinated and directed projects to stop loss of Goodwill and market dignity.
- Implemented aggressive Sales and Quality programs to work in unison so that correct balance of growth would support each other.
- Within first year turned profit while increasing sales by 45% and reducing expenses by 42%. Each subsequent year following made considerable improvements to bottom line while maintaining above average margins.
Education
Diploma of General Studies -
Prattville High School
Prattville, AL05.1986
Accounting and Bookkeeping
Auburn University of Montgomery
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Time management
- Valid Driver's license
- Customer service
- Clean driving record
Accomplishments
- Young Executives and Leadership American Moving & Storage
- Certified Moving Consultant, CMC American Moving & Storage
- Certified Military Move Management, CMM American Moving & Storage Association National Headquarters Fairfax, VA
- Sales and Marketing Consultant United Van Lines and Quality Labor Certification Program United Van Lines Inc.
- Quality Performances and Leadership Council Interstate Van Lines Inc. Fairfax, VA
- Top 30 Emerging Executives Under 30 Montgomery Advertiser Montgomery, AL
- Entrepreneurial Skills and Business Plan Montgomery Chamber of Commerce
- CDL Class A Endorsement Tanker, HazMat
Timeline
Driver, Lead Driver, Trainer
Kenan Advantage Group
01.2023 - Current
Driver
Haul Bikes Inc.
05.2021 - 01.2023
General Manager
Lambert Moving Systems
10.2019 - 05.2021
Driver / Owner Operator
Logix Transportation and Logistics
02.2019 - 10.2019
Operations and Sales
Lambert Transfer & Storage of Pensacola, FL / Mobile, AL
02.2018 - 02.2019
General Manager
Coleman American of Mobile AL
08.2016 - 09.2017
Owner
Bibbs Moving Services, LLC & Moving Day Solutions, LLC
06.2007 - 01.2013
Managing Partner
Armstrong Relocation of Montgomery, LLC
02.2002 - 06.2007
General Manager / Operations Leader and driver
A&A Transfer & Storage Co.
04.1995 - 02.2002
Diploma of General Studies -
Prattville High School
Accounting and Bookkeeping
Auburn University of Montgomery
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