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JAMES R. WILLIAMS

Hampton,Virginia

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

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United States Army Transportation Manager - 01-22-04 to 03-01-04

Work History

Owner/Operator

Dignity Respect Transportation, LLC
11.2016 - 08.2023
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
  • Processed 2.1million in invoice services without incident
  • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels
  • Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior services to customers

Project Lead

Lighthouse Outreach, Inc.
09.2014 - 11.2016
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Participated in numerous activities such as developing marketing campaigns, conducting marketing research, and designing promotional materials.
  • Collaborated with Hampton Roads Public School Administrations and Virginia Department of Health to offer positive youth development and risk avoidance curriculum.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays with corrective measures.
  • Planned, executed, and controlled assigned projects ensuring work performed complied with contractual requirements were success for over 1,800 students.

Manager of Bus Operations

Hampton Roads Transit
11.2012 - 09.2014
  • Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues for personnel and ridership.
  • Develop and implemented radio communications procedures.
  • Managed multiple priority events by exceeding expectation in transporting ridership in expedited amount of time.
  • Managed, evaluated and counseled 763 Bus Operators by utilizing critical thinking, problem-solving and decision making skills.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
01.2013

6/13 Cisco Certified Network Associate, Basic routing principles training - undefined

ECPI
Newport News, VA
2006

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Technical Project Management
  • Product Development
  • Technical Marketing Strategy
  • Staff Training
  • Operations, and KPI Management
  • Training and Development

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Dignity Respect Transportation, LLC
11.2016 - 08.2023

Project Lead

Lighthouse Outreach, Inc.
09.2014 - 11.2016

Manager of Bus Operations

Hampton Roads Transit
11.2012 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Excelsior College

6/13 Cisco Certified Network Associate, Basic routing principles training - undefined

ECPI
JAMES R. WILLIAMS