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Jerry Robinson, Jr.

Lexington,KY

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation Manager / Traffic Manager

Galls LLC
02.2021 - 08.2023
  • Created Transportation Traffic Department where none had existed before. Organized small package, LTL, TL, Postal and LCL vendors into one cohesive unit under my departments control.


  • Managed daily interactions with Transportation vendors and Company departments. Audited invoices for approval. Created and maintained all company transportation billing records. Provided quotes for new business as well as large volume shipments. Provided transportation data to internal company users for their own departments needs.


  • Initiated and participated in the RFP and RFQ processes for procuring vendors services. Evaluated responses and provided analysis for Executives.



Distribution Manager

Borden Mid-South Zone
01.2018 - 09.2019
  • Increased client retention by providing superior customer service.
  • Improved operational efficiency by recruiting and developing top talent to drive growth initiatives.
  • Developed and managed operating budget, meeting department goals.
  • Identified and solved complex strategy obstacles to promote growth and guide business direction.

Regional Director of Operations

Sodrel Truck Lines
12.2012 - 07.2015
  • Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
  • Set team and individual KPIs and provided regular, actionable feedback.
  • Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.

Manager of Fleet Operations and Services Dept.

Cincinnati Bell Telephone
06.2007 - 12.2012
  • Managed project that consolidated seven captive, company owned garages into three while maintaining a high level of uninterrupted service excellence for vehicle and equipment users in 2010.
  • 2011 Cincinnati Bell “Encore” award winner for vehicle acquisition savings and maintenance cost reduction strategies and savings.
  • Successfully outsourced the entire fleet department in 2012, leading to enormous cost savings for the parent corporation as they transitioned from a telephone company to a regional cable entertainment provider and cloud storage provider for business.

Manager - Small Package and Feeder Operations

United Parcel Service, UPS
09.1980 - 02.2003
  • Developed and established annual operating budget based on corporate and regional guidelines for profitability and cost containment.


  • Planned, coordinated and managed trailer and dolly fleet for tractor trailer operations at both UPS District Hub locations in Columbus, as well as 18 extended area package delivery operations.


  • Controlled security at six, extended area, package delivery operations, including the Rickenbacker airport installation and the Obetz Hub in Columbus. I also acted as the District liaison to the FBI, DEA, BATF and all state and local law enforcement agencies for special investigation and delivery operations when requested.



Education

Bachelor of Science - Management

Oaklands University

Marketing

Franklin University

Manufacturing Technology

Ohio University

Skills

  • Complex Negotiations
  • Strategic Partnership
  • Vendor Management
  • Contract Management
  • Safety Management
  • Internal Loss Prevention
  • Web-Based Logistics Information Systems
  • CCTV systems

Accomplishments

  • Honorably Discharged from the US Navy - July, 1978
  • 1990 Silver Medal K.O.R.E. Award winner - UPS
  • 2001 Presidents Award for Volunteer Efforts - Muskingum Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America, BSA
  • 2011 Encore Award Winner - Cincinnati Bell Telephone
  • Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels - 2021

Timeline

Transportation Manager / Traffic Manager

Galls LLC
02.2021 - 08.2023

Distribution Manager

Borden Mid-South Zone
01.2018 - 09.2019

Regional Director of Operations

Sodrel Truck Lines
12.2012 - 07.2015

Manager of Fleet Operations and Services Dept.

Cincinnati Bell Telephone
06.2007 - 12.2012

Manager - Small Package and Feeder Operations

United Parcel Service, UPS
09.1980 - 02.2003

Bachelor of Science - Management

Oaklands University

Marketing

Franklin University

Manufacturing Technology

Ohio University

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