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Jerry Oates

Paradise,TX

Summary

Versatile leader bringing 20 plus years of experience in Business Management. Strategic problem-solver, change manager,team leader, and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs.

Results-oriented executive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, increasing profits and maximizing market penetration. Decisive leader promoting operational improvements, market expansion and positive corporate culture as keys to success.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

President ,Owner of Parawise Services LLC

Self Employed Web
Paradise, TX
12.2018 - Current
  • Improved supply chain by 30% to reduce materials costs and optimize distribution.
  • Achieved under-budget and on-time project management to adhere to project goals.
  • Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations

General Manager of Operations

L O Transport
Paradise, TX
02.2004 - 08.2017
  • Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of new trucking and DOT programs.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones and tailor products to individual markets.
  • Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
  • Supervised and dispatched 25 up 145 truck drivers daily over this time

Manager

Verizon
Irving, TX
02.1998 - 09.2002
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.

Deputy Program Director

Lockheed Martin
Fort Worth, TX
06.1975 - 10.1997
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for European Program Operations.
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas, accomplishments, and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Collaborated with 50 plus various vendors and teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
  • Maintained and updated project management related documents.

Education

BBA -

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

High School Diploma -

Decatur High School
Decatur, TX
1979

Skills

  • Change and Growth Management
  • Board Oversight
  • Operational Analysis
  • Industry Expertise
  • Executive Leadership
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Budget and Finance Analyst
  • Program oversight
  • Financial administration
  • Strategic planning

Timeline

President ,Owner of Parawise Services LLC

Self Employed Web
12.2018 - Current

General Manager of Operations

L O Transport
02.2004 - 08.2017

Manager

Verizon
02.1998 - 09.2002

Deputy Program Director

Lockheed Martin
06.1975 - 10.1997

BBA -

University of North Texas

High School Diploma -

Decatur High School
Jerry Oates