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Gerald L. Peden

Gerald L. Peden

Commerce

Summary

Professional business leader with strong track record in overseeing operations, driving performance, and enhancing profitability. Adept at strategic planning, financial analysis, and process improvement, with focus on collaborative team management and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving abilities, effectively leading teams, and driving operational improvements to achieve business objectives. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability to changing business needs. Skilled in strategic planning and project management, with reliable and flexible approach.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Manager

United Parcel Service, UPS
10.2014 - Current
  • I manage the daily activities of Package Center Operations including meeting service commitments and improving center performance. I am responsible for meeting operational business requirements including safety, quality, and production goals. I currently manage over 280 employees in two facilities that operate 24 hours a day 6 days a week. Employees I manage range from part time hourly employees to full time salary management employees. I work with staff and other departments daily, weekly, and monthly to develop and execute operating plans that achieve business objectives. I oversee the development and implementation of strategies that maximize efficiency and works through the management team to ensure that packages are received, processed, and delivered in a safe, timely and efficient manner. I monitor budgets and business activity against business plans short- and long-term goals. I constantly identify trends, prioritizes operational tasks and creates business improvement plans. My facilities uses and promotes new systems and technology and works with others to troubleshoot and alleviate inefficiencies.

On Road Supervisor

United Parcel Service, UPS - Mesquite
06.2010 - 10.2014
  • While in this position, I oversaw the processing of outbound parcels at the company’s package center facilities. I conducted pre-operation checks, manages sorting, loading and dispatch operations, and performs post-operation functions. I supervised Part-Time Supervisors, Administrative staff, and Hourly employees.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science

East Texas A&M University
12.2007

Associates - Arts

Trinity Valley Community College
05.2005

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Team Leadership
  • Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Customer service
  • Project management
  • Employee management
  • Financial management

Affiliations

  • Future Leaders BRG (Business Resource Group)
  • Committee Role : Team member
  • Seeks to address generational differences in the workforce by tackling relevant topics and educating UPS on those generational differences, all while creating an atmosphere that promotes professional development, leadership, and life-long work relationships.

Timeline

Business Manager

United Parcel Service, UPS
10.2014 - Current

On Road Supervisor

United Parcel Service, UPS - Mesquite
06.2010 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science

East Texas A&M University

Associates - Arts

Trinity Valley Community College

Community Service

Commerce Independent School District Booster Club, Vice President, 2022-Present

As the Vice President, I have overall responsibility for planning and carrying out activities and programs for the benefit of students and parents. I am also responsible for assisting the President in setting the calendar of events for the school year, preside over the initial committee meeting for each event, oversee selection of a committee chair, communicate and adhere to budget for each event, ensure all event documentation is available and up to date and any other duties as may be prescribed by the Executive Board.

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