Matthew Kindred
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, GSE - Technical Ops
Virgin Galactic
07.2013 - Current
- Managed large-scale projects and acquisitions. Introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Ordered new equipment and inventory and scheduled repairs for damaged equipment.
- Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
- Developed performance and cost monitoring metrics for Monthly Performance Reviews and Annual Operating Plans.
- Founded and managed GSE, Fabrication, Tool Control, and Fleet Management Departments.
Transportation Operations Manager
USA Truck Inc
11.2007 - 07.2013
- Oversaw team of 270 Drivers and their Managers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
- Developed SLA's for carriers and logistics providers, meeting defined requirements through daily management and process improvements.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
Ground Support Equipment Representative
United States Marine Corps
09.1998 - 09.2003
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals for troubleshooting and repair purposes.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Managed inventory of servicing equipment and tooling to meet operational and mission objectives.
- Conducted individual training to squadron teammates on safe and effective operation of servicing equipment and tooling.
- Retained training records and managed recurrency requirements.
Education
Certification - Project Management
Project Management Institute
San Diego, CACertification - Project Management
Project Management Institute
Newtown Square, PAHigh School Diploma -
Northmont High School
Clayton, OHSkills
- Financial Management and Reporting
- Business Management and Development
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Budgeting and Resource Management
- Logistics Operations Management
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Organizational Improvements
- Technical Proficiency
- P&L Responsibility
- Business Analysis
Timeline
Senior Manager, GSE - Technical Ops
Virgin Galactic
07.2013 - Current
Transportation Operations Manager
USA Truck Inc
11.2007 - 07.2013
Ground Support Equipment Representative
United States Marine Corps
09.1998 - 09.2003
Certification - Project Management
Project Management Institute
Certification - Project Management
Project Management Institute
High School Diploma -
Northmont High School