James French
Hoschton,GA
Summary
A seasoned leader with more than thirty-three years of expertise successfully working for an organization in supply chain management. An energetic professional with engaging personality and service-driven background. Knowledgeable in planning and implementing strategic initiatives that involve Safety, People, Service, Profit. Known for exemplary team building and project oversight skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Dedicated Transportation Manager
RUAN Transportation Management Systems Inc.
Atlanta, GA
02.2023 - Current
- Supervise and provide leadership to build and maintain a strong team through effective communications, recruiting, training, and coaching.
- Manage the operation of a dedicated account and achieve performance goals.
- Monitor, analyze and improve all primary variables impacting the customers operation revenue and costs.
- Manage a strong partnership with dedicated customer to maintain and grow business.
- Direct a fleet of fifty-two drivers in twenty-two cities to provide final mile services.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team.
Director of Operations
FedEx Ground
Atlanta, GA
2003 - 07.2022
- Directed an organization (Georgia District), that consisted of 7,000+ employees.
- Responsible for all aspects of twenty ground operations in Georgia and Northern Florida (efficiencies, profitability, service, human resources, safety)
- Managed 30+ million-dollar annual budget for area of responsibility.
- Formulated strategic vision to drive mission and goals while stimulating revenue, profitability and growth.
- Contributed to professional development of twenty-three direct reports through effective mentorship.
- Collaborated with sales to build customer relationships and satisfaction while meeting service expectations.
- Utilized Quality Driven Management (QDM) to optimize results while involving all stakeholders.
Assistant Director of Operations
FedEx Ground
Harrisburg, PA
2001 - 2003
Senior Manager - Hub Operations
FedEx Ground
Harrisburg, PA
1999 - 2001
Senior Manager - Linehaul Operations
FedEx Ground
Harrisburg, PA
1998 - 1999
Assistant Senior Manager - Hub Operations
FedEx Ground
Harrisburg, PA
1997 - 1998
Senior Manager - Station Operations
FedEx Ground
Baltimore, MD
1995 - 1997
Senior Manager - Station Operations
FedEx Ground
Des Moines, IA
1993 - 1995
Pickup and Delivery Manager
FedEx Ground
Akron, OH
1991 - 1993
Operations Manager
FedEx Ground
Rochester, NY
1989 - 1991
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education / Management
State University of New York At Cortland
Cortland, NYSkills
- Strategic Management
- Start-up Operations Management
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvements
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Management Team Building
- Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
- Remote Management
- Collaborative
- Innovative
- Internal Controls Improvement
- Fiscal Management / P&L Accountability
Timeline
Dedicated Transportation Manager
RUAN Transportation Management Systems Inc.
02.2023 - Current
Director of Operations
FedEx Ground
2003 - 07.2022
Assistant Director of Operations
FedEx Ground
2001 - 2003
Senior Manager - Hub Operations
FedEx Ground
1999 - 2001
Senior Manager - Linehaul Operations
FedEx Ground
1998 - 1999
Assistant Senior Manager - Hub Operations
FedEx Ground
1997 - 1998
Senior Manager - Station Operations
FedEx Ground
1995 - 1997
Senior Manager - Station Operations
FedEx Ground
1993 - 1995
Pickup and Delivery Manager
FedEx Ground
1991 - 1993
Operations Manager
FedEx Ground
1989 - 1991
Bachelor of Science - Education / Management
State University of New York At Cortland
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