John P. Ballinger
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Safety-focused and Analytical Manager with many years of experience while working alongside success driven individuals. I was fortunate to work in the Dispatch field starting in the industry of transportation and successfully earning the position of Training Director while attaining many position in between. Successful at setting and meeting long-term goals through day-to-day improvements. Dedicated to hiring and training efficient employees for excellent customer service and productivity. Motivating Manager with extensive knowledge of leadership techniques and supervision. Dedicated to monitoring and encouraging workers to assure safety and efficiency. Engaged Manager with solid record and significant background in the field. Successful at interfacing with departmental teams, internal and external customers. Dependable and industrious with superior work ethic and dedication to quality and consistency. Committed with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational Brand and Culture. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently achieves and exceeds set goals. Committed to maintaining open communications with staff members and superiors in ongoing effort to increase collaboration and eliminate operational gaps. Team-oriented approach to effectively support teams efforts and meeting long-term goals and productivity while appreciating autonomy within a team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Terminal Manager
CLI Transport (Dedicated carrier for Sheetz)
Greensboro, NC
03.2010 - 06.2020
- Directed and coordinated activities of transport personnel responsible for loading, transporting, and offloading product.
- Supervised, hired, and evaluated teams of Drivers and office staff and managed day-to-day activities of Terminal(s).
- Conducted monthly Safety and Operational Meetings
- Supervised worker efficiency and counseled on issues with performance when necessary
- Communicated with dispatched personnel and drivers to ensure proper staffing
- Maintained communication with suppliers concerning delivery schedules, product availability.
- Monitored budget and operating metrics to investigate variances
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints by maintaining proper equipment supplies and monitoring employee efficiency standards
- Collaborated with accounting, maintenance, and safety support teams to promote corporate initiatives
- Reviewed invoices from vendors to ensure accuracy before payment was made
- Initiated first responses to emergencies involving transport personnel and resources, completed vehicle, and industrial accident reports and assisted in investigations as necessary
- Reviewed e-logs and system data to identify service hours violations, driver speed issues, and fleet safety performance problems
- Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts by recruiting employees for overtime or calling off employees when demand dictated
- Developed safety protocols to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies
- Conducted Safety Checks and Driver Ride Alongs
Corporate Training Director
Eagle Transport Corporation
Rocky Mount, NC
01.2010 - 01.2010
- Developed and implemented corporate training programs to ensure employees have the skills necessary to meet organizational goals.
- Designed curricula for new courses and updated existing ones based on feedback from trainees.
- Created a library of instructional materials such as handouts, videos, slideshows.
- Provided feedback on individual performance during class sessions or one-on-one coaching sessions.
- Effectively trained instructors and supervisors on techniques for managing employees.
- Designed training modules implementing strategic business practices and organizational behavior training concepts.
- Delivered training material to diverse audiences of both blue and white-collar professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Parks And Recreation Management
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VASkills
- Operations Management
- Employee Counseling
- FMCSA, EPA, DOT, and OSHA regulations compliance
- Skilled in MS Office Applications
- Staff Training, Development, and Supervision
- Policy Monitoring
- Transportation Planning and Utilization
- Maintenance Repair and Preventive Maintenance Scheduling
Affiliations
- During my free time, I enjoy the outdoors hiking, fishing, and some traveling to flea markets and antiquing. I also enjoy tinkering around a shop with wood and engines but on a small scale
- I also enjoy using some of my free time to provide service to friends and family or to community/work functions
- I enjoy watching and attending sporting and music events and still have coaching little league baseball or basketball in my bucket list
Accomplishments
- Winner of 'Terminal of the Year' (Greensboro, NC) award in 2020 competing among 8 main terminals and seven satelite terminals
- CLI, as a Private trucking fleet, has been honored with numerous Safe Driving Awards in their fleet size category,to include 4 National 'ATA President Trophy Award's for safety, while locally earning State Fleet Safety Awards specifically in North Carolina during my tenor.
- Designed and implemented working Internship for College students majoring in Transportation and Logistics while employed at Eagle Transport and dubbed 'Ballinger University'. Internship reviewed and explained all business components of the company
- Attended numerous NTTC (National Tank Truck Carriers) conference duscussions
- TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) certified and maintain eligibility
Timeline
Terminal Manager
CLI Transport (Dedicated carrier for Sheetz)
03.2010 - 06.2020
Corporate Training Director
Eagle Transport Corporation
01.2010 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Parks And Recreation Management
Virginia Commonwealth University
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