Fred Guttas
Naperville,IL
Summary
Versatile Traffic Manager being the central point of contact for all team professionals. Excellent communication and conflict management skills with a good sense of how to balance work and keep everyone focused on achieving targets. Ready to bring many years of experience in the field to a challenging new position with room for growth.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Traffic Manager
House of Doolittle
Arlington Heights, Illinois
04.2002 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to optimize traffic flow across various departments.
- Maintained accurate records of all vehicles entering and leaving the premises.
- Identified high-traffic zones within the organization's facilities and developed strategies to manage them effectively.
- Analyzed operational data to determine areas of improvement in the existing traffic system.
- Balanced and assigned workloads to graphic designers, production artists and administrative staff in order to achieve deadlines.
- Drafted contracts with third-party providers for meeting specific needs pertaining to transportation operations.
- Led corporate logistics and supply chain activities and coordinated daily transportation services for domestic and international shipments, meeting or exceeding delivery expectations.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify opportunities for streamlining processes related to traffic operations.
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
- Examined invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
- Implemented bar coding system to identify location and quantities of requested items.
- Planned and implemented energy-saving changes to transportation services by optimizing capabilities.
- Established or monitored specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
- Led regular project status meetings to check progress and update team members.
- Conducted regular audits of fleet vehicles to ensure that they are maintained as per safety requirements.
- Prepared budgets for upcoming projects related to traffic management initiatives.
Installer
Facility Resource Group
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
06.1998 - 04.2002
- Installed office furniture and systems per client specifications, enhancing workspace functionality.
- Assembled modular furniture and workplace solutions tailored to diverse environments, improving user experience.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
Forestry Worker
DuPage County Forest Preserve
Winfield, Illinois
08.1988 - 06.1998
- Monitored wildlife populations and reported findings to supervisors.
- Collaborated with team members on conservation projects and initiatives.
- Educated visitors about local ecosystems and conservation practices.
- Participated in community outreach events to promote environmental stewardship.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving fires or hazardous conditions.
- Monitored wildlife habitat conditions in designated areas of the forest.
- Identified diseased or damaged trees and removed them from the forest floor.
- Operated heavy machinery such as backhoes and bulldozers to move logs.
- Conducted surveys on tree species composition within assigned plots.
- Utilized GPS systems to track progress in completing tasks related to forestry work.
- Assisted in developing strategies for sustainable resource management within public lands.
- Interpreted aerial photographs and maps to identify logging boundaries.
- Inspected recreation sites for proper sanitation and maintenance needs.
- Developed plans for controlling invasive plant species that threaten the health of the forest ecosystem.
- Conducted educational programs about forestry practices for local schools and organizations.
- Collected samples of soil, plants, wood, water, and other materials for analysis.
Education
Hinsdale South
Darien, ILSkills
- Traffic optimization
- Operational analysis
- Logistics management
- Vendor management
Timeline
Traffic Manager
House of Doolittle
04.2002 - Current
Installer
Facility Resource Group
06.1998 - 04.2002
Forestry Worker
DuPage County Forest Preserve
08.1988 - 06.1998
Hinsdale South