Jamar M. Hunter
East Orange,NJ
Summary
Dynamic professional with significant expertise in team leadership and operational management. Proven track record in driving team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Skilled in conflict resolution, process optimization, and strategic planning, with flexible approach to evolving business needs. Known for reliability, strong communication, and fostering productive work environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor, ENG Office Operations & Inventory
ABC News
10.2021 - Current
- Strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to encourage team efficiency and inclusivity.
- NABET ENG scheduling (Daily/Weekly) optimized to ensure full coverage during peak hours, balancing service availability with cost efficiency
- Weekly ENG Payroll processing, time/coding updates and formal Kronos approvals
- Facilitate Daily Hire Historical Corrections and Off Cycle payments
- Onboarding of ENG Daily Hires and Operational Vendors via Workday from initiation to completion
- Process invoicing for all ENG Remotes & Home Base Services (Utility, Broadcasting, Mobile, Warehouse Security, Gear Rental/Repair and Hospitality accommodations
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain industry compliance.
- Approved for $1.5 million in budgeting for professional security services (2022-2025)
- Purchasing of ENG Equipment, Field Remote Gear and mobile electronics via Coupa
- Fleet servicing of ENG Satellite, Production, Box Truck, courier and support vehicles
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective services and materials.
- Breaking News & Remote Travel Coordination
- Union Leave of Absence invoicing for Staff Union Shop Steward
- Event lead for testing, training, promotional, holiday and internal engagement plan and implementation
- Daily Courier Logistics
Operations Coordinator of Logistics
ABC News
12.2010 - 10.2021
- Facilitate logistical deployment of daily worldwide field operations and breaking news
- Hire camera crews and manage broadcast relationships globally for all platforms
- Support ENG with ABC NYC, DC and LA satellite trucks and equipment distribution
- Crew equipment and resource management locally and at breaking news locations
- Provide mobile communications equipment support (drones, mobile phones, air cards, laptops, dongles, Mifi and additional field resources)
- Track crews and assignments to ensure workflow efficiency in Media Pulse
Operations Supervisor
International Transport Solutions Express, Inc.
09.2008 - 11.2010
- Plan, prioritize and implement big picture strategies to meet operating efficiency
- Established global partnerships with logistic networks to incorporate cost savings
- Clients included ABC News, Major League Baseball, Grey Healthcare, Sesame Workshops, Lord & Taylor, Sony Music, Reckitt Benckiser, Paul Weiss Rifkind, Tishman Construction, etc
Production Supervisor
Phase Five Communications, Inc. (Grey Healthcare)
05.2006 - 05.2008
- Supervised up to 10 multi-million dollar accounts independently
- Incorporated cost saving initiatives, marketing strategies and new business procedures
- Project development from the concepts to manufacturing and shipping
- Delegated art direction and printing responsibilities to prospective vendors
- Coordinated print production schedules and cost quotations for internal budgeting
- Prepared Audit spreadsheets for the Account Business Managers monthly
- Created a reliable format for organizing all print and digital production samples
- Clients included Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Boehringer Ingelheim, Forest Pharmaceuticals, etc
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Economics
Saint Peter's College
Jersey City, NJ05.1999
Skills
- Kronos Proficiency
- Media Pulse
- Workday
- ETS
- Share Point
- Microsoft Office
- ScheduAll
- Photoshop
- Process Optimization
- Social Media Engagement
- Comprehensive Project Management
- Strategic Marketing Planning
- Strategic Advertising Campaigns
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Results Driven
Accomplishments
- Inducted into the St. Peter's College Hall of Fame in 2006
- 4 year scholarship student athlete, 3 year team captain, MAAC Men's Basketball Championship - All Tournament Team 1999, MAAC All Conference Team 1998 & 1999, Athlete of the Month - 12/97 & 1/98, MAAC Conference All Rookie Team 1995
- Public School Athletic League basketball City Champion and Most Valuable Player 1994 / NYC
- Husband of an ER Trauma Nurse and father of 2 girls, 17 & 18 yrs old (Both 4.0 GPA)
- Earned NJ Real Estate License in 2021 during COVID
- FAA Drone License (Expired during COVID)
Team Awards
- 5x Emmy Award winner, "Good Morning America", 2012 - 2017
- 3x Edward R. Murrow Awards for Overall Excellence in Television, 2014 - 2016
Timeline
Supervisor, ENG Office Operations & Inventory
ABC News
10.2021 - Current
Operations Coordinator of Logistics
ABC News
12.2010 - 10.2021
Operations Supervisor
International Transport Solutions Express, Inc.
09.2008 - 11.2010
Production Supervisor
Phase Five Communications, Inc. (Grey Healthcare)
05.2006 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Economics
Saint Peter's College
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