Operations manager with 10+ years of experience improving workflow efficiency, leading teams, and strengthening customer service. Skilled in decision-making, staff training, and conflict resolution, with a track record of streamlining operations and supporting reliable service delivery.
Work History
Operations Manager
3 Years 9 Months
Righteous Transport LLC | 02.2020 - 11.2023
Managed daily operations across drivers, routes, and service requests.
Streamlined dispatch workflows to improve delivery coordination and schedule adherence.
Monitored shipment status to resolve delays and maintain customer communication.
Coordinated maintenance scheduling and vehicle readiness for reliable fleet performance.
Trained staff on routing standards, safety practices, and work expectations.
Maintained accurate records for trips, expenses, compliance, and performance tracking.
Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
Operations Manager
2 Years 11 Months
Harrisburg City Cabs | 03.2017 - 02.2020
Collaborated with leadership to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and support growth.
Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Reviewed operational procedures and updated processes for consistent service quality.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
Increased profit by streamlining operations.
Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outlined scope of positions for new organization.
Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Streamlined dispatch workflows to improve delivery coordination and schedule adherence.
Collections Manager
5 Years 3 Months
Commercial Acceptance Co | 04.2013 - 07.2018
Directed collections workflows to prioritize delinquent accounts and maintain consistent recovery activity.
Negotiated payment arrangements with customers while preserving positive client relationships.
Reviewed aging reports to identify high-risk balances and escalate unresolved accounts.
Supervised collections staff, providing coaching on call handling, follow-up, and account documentation.
Contacted customers to collect outstanding payments via one-time or negotiated installment methods.
Analyzed account portfolios to improve recovery strategies and reduce write-off exposure.
Implemented process improvements to streamline account resolution and escalation procedures.
Researched accounts and completed due diligence to resolve collection problems.
Reviewed, researched, and corrected discrepancies and customer concerns.
Improved overall collections efficiency by implementing strategic collection plans and processes.
Enhanced team performance through regular training, coaching, and feedback sessions.
Collections Agent
2 Years 3 Months
National Recovery Agency | 01.2011 - 04.2013
Managed inbound and outbound collection calls to negotiate payment arrangements and resolve delinquent accounts.
Communicated professionally with customers to explain account options, resolve disputes, and secure commitments.
Reviewed account histories to identify balances, payment status, and appropriate next-step recovery actions.
Documented detailed call notes and collection activity in account management systems for accurate case tracking.
Applied collection policies and regulatory guidelines to maintain compliant, respectful customer interactions.
Researched contact information and account updates to improve skip tracing and locate hard-to-reach customers.
Coordinated hardship solutions and payment plans while maintaining focus on recovery goals and customer retention.
Built rapport with customers by demonstrating understanding of their situation while seeking fair resolutions.
Processed payments and applied to customer balances.
Negotiated to collect the balance in full.
Achieved successful debt collection results by utilizing negotiation skills and developing customized payment plans.
Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained a calm and professional demeanor.
Worked in call center environment handling manual and automatically dialed outbound calls.
Education
High School Diploma
Henderson Sr High | West Chester, PA | 05-1978
Skills
Operations management
Operations oversight
Operational supervision
Operations monitoring
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Vendor management
Performance tracking
Management
Staff training
Employee relations and conflict resolution
Accomplishments
Saved the company $$75000 by aggressively negotiating with suppliers.
Earned the “Collector of the Year” Award in 20017-2018 for Most Collections for the Year.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Righteous Transport LLC
02.2020 - 11.2023Read More
Operations Manager
Harrisburg City Cabs
03.2017 - 02.2020Read More
Collections Manager
Commercial Acceptance Co
04.2013 - 07.2018Read More
Collections Agent
National Recovery Agency
01.2011 - 04.2013Read More
Henderson Sr High
High School Diploma
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U.S. Army Veteran
Preformed duties as a personnel clerk along with Airborne certification.