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MERCEDES BRAMMER

Fayetteville,NC

Summary

Operations Manager with 7 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem solving in the logistics area.

Following the logistics of each driver until the freight arrives to the consignee and the invoice gets paid.

Bringing solid understanding of the logistics industry trends, excellent communication skills to work side by side with our team.

Working with the safety department to keep the goals up with all the team.

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Angkor Trucking LLC
10.2021 - Current
  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
  • Managed efficient teams of up to 6 employees.
  • Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
  • Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
  • Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.

Freight Coordinator

Thunder Trucking Inc
04.2021 - Current
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.

Operations Manager

Alex Trucking LLC
01.2019 - 09.2023
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.

Dispatch Service

TDS
09.2018 - 05.2020
  • Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.

Operations Manager

Ivan & J'S Trucking LLC
05.2017 - 03.2018
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.

Corp Quality Manager

Garan De El Salvador
06.1997 - 06.2016
  • Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
  • Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
  • Coordinated and oversaw periodic audits to evaluate product quality and safety and address non-conformances.
  • Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
  • Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
  • Provided observations, took measurements, and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.

Education

BBA - TOURISM BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

UNIVERSITY FRANCISCO GAVIDIA
EL SALVADOR
03.2013

Skills

  • Contract Review and Recommendations
  • Invoice Processing
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Employee Relations
  • Interpersonal Communications

Timeline

Operations Manager

Angkor Trucking LLC
10.2021 - Current

Freight Coordinator

Thunder Trucking Inc
04.2021 - Current

Operations Manager

Alex Trucking LLC
01.2019 - 09.2023

Dispatch Service

TDS
09.2018 - 05.2020

Operations Manager

Ivan & J'S Trucking LLC
05.2017 - 03.2018

Corp Quality Manager

Garan De El Salvador
06.1997 - 06.2016

BBA - TOURISM BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

UNIVERSITY FRANCISCO GAVIDIA
MERCEDES BRAMMER