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ROCKY GANNON

Radcliff,KY

Summary

Proven organizational and leadership skills combined with an exceptional ability to manage multiple projects, tasks and priorities effectively and in a timely manner. Swiftly comprehends the “big picture” and executes the boldest of organizational visions. A superbly skilled communicator; easily interfaces with executives, regulatory agencies, clients, vendors and staff. Has years of working with HR and Legal to ensure that employees are compensated correctly, properly trained, and treated in a fair and equitable manner. Experienced negotiator in the Collective bargaining process, meditation of changes in conditions, and labor-management relationships. Years of experience in providing relationship development training designed to help labor and management jointly improve their working relationship and the overall day-to-day labor-management relations climate.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Terminal Manager

RCS Transportation
10.2022 - Current
  • The Assistant Terminal Operations Manager (ATM) shall have direct overall responsibility for the successful performance of the company's automotive finished vehicle transportation and logistics services, as well as all associated personnel within a specific operating location. Reviews, understand and ensures profitability of the company operations.
  • ATM's are to be champions of communicating awareness within their operation in understanding of the connection between customer service and achieving our business objectives
  • ATM shall be directly engaged in the leadership effort to maintain the safety of the people, compliance with the quality of our processes; and improving the efficiency of service we provide through planning, scheduling and policy enforcement
  • Assisted in the development of strategic plans to support business growth and improve overall performance of the terminal.
  • Fostered a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, accountability, and high levels of performance among employees.
  • They are to anticipate external business or operational issues and the potential influence on their operation's performance; recognizing when something needs to be done and mobilize appropriate resources to accomplish the objective expeditiously
  • An ATM shall identify their own and others development and training needs actively engaging to develop theirs and their personnel's skills and abilities when and where needed
  • ATM's shall strive to inspire a sense of ownership and shared purpose with personnel within all aspects of their operation to maintain a high level of morale
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies including U.S
  • Dept Of Transportation ,
  • OSHA
  • EPA
  • US Dept Of Labor
  • EEOC
  • Collaborated with [Number]-member team to create, modify and implement goals, procedures and policies.

Warehouse Training Specialist

Crescent Electric Supply
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • The Warehouse Training Specialist facilitates and provides training for new employees at new distribution centers and warehouses
  • This position provides on-the-job training, mentorship, and support for new employees
  • The Warehouse Training Specialist may also assist with formal training practices, including classroom teaching and support
  • Serve as training support for new distribution center employees as part of the standing up of a new distribution center
  • Provide warehouse and on-the-job training for all employees of a distribution center or warehouse, ranging from clerk to receiver to driver
  • Monitor and track training to ensure employees meet onboarding milestones
  • Travel to all distribution centers and possibly surrounding branches to provide training
  • Identify high-potential new employees during training
  • Provide mentorship to employees to ensure they receive all necessary and desired training
  • Partner with subject matter experts to ensure training and Crescent Electric Training Guide (CETG) content is accurate and up to date
  • Support company goals and objectives
  • Adhere to all safety policies
  • Maintain housekeeping, as needed.

Operations Supervisor

Saia LTL Freight
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Plan and direct resources to insuring timely, damage-free, safe loading/unloading of freight from pick up to delivery
  • Build loads and review LTL workflows to ensure the most effect use of resources
  • Schedule pickup and deliveries for a LTL trucking company ensuring that the most effective use of resources are accomplished
  • Collaborate with Account Executives and upper management to address customer concerns and grow the business, understand the Profit and Loss profile of the Terminal and Company.
  • Support the growth of personnel through on-the-job coaching and training of company standards
  • Has excellent working knowledge of business management principles and practices, financial concepts, and key drivers of profitability and operational performance
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies including U.S
  • Dept Of Transportation
  • FAA
  • OSHA
  • EPA
  • US Dept Of Labor
  • EEOC

Operations Supervisor

R+L Carriers
04.2021 - 11.2021
  • Plan and direct resources to insuring timely, damage-free, safe loading/unloading of freight from pick up to delivery
  • Build loads and review LTL workflows to ensure the most effect use of resources
  • Schedule pickup and deliveries for a LTL trucking company ensuring that the most effective use of resources are accomplished
  • Collaborate with Account Executives and upper management to address customer concerns and grow the business
  • Support the growth of personnel through on-the-job coaching and training of company standards
  • Has excellent working knowledge of business management principles and practices, financial concepts, and key drivers of profitability and operational performance
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies including FAA, OSHA, EPA, US Dept
  • Of Labor and EEOC.

Operations Supervisor

USF Holland Trucking
09.2019 - 04.2021
  • Plan and direct resources to insuring timely, damage-free, safe loading/unloading of freight from pick up to delivery
  • Build loads and review LTL workflows to ensure the most effect use of resources
  • Schedule pickup and deliveries for an LTL trucking company ensuring that the most effective use of resources are accomplished
  • Accomplished line haul set up and dispatch out the drivers to other locations
  • Collaborate with Account Executives and upper management to address customer concerns and grow the business
  • Support the growth of personnel through on-the-job coaching and training of company standards
  • Has excellent working knowledge of business management principles and practices, financial concepts, and key drivers of profitability and operational performance
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies including Department of Transportation, FAA, OSHA, EPA, US Dept Of Labor and EEOC.

Branch Manager

Black Tie Moving
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Responsible for the overall performance of the branch operations, customer service, and finances
  • This position directs and controls all transportation, warehouse and office activities
  • Direct and coordinate activities to provide a safe environment for employees while maintaining fast and efficient services
  • This position requires working in a fast-paced environment with time constraints to meet arrival and departure goals
  • The Branch Manager is accountable for achieving the highest level of profits through cost controls, productivity improvement and customer service
  • Has excellent working knowledge of business management principles and practices, financial concepts, and key drivers of profitability and operational performance
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies including FAA, OSHA, EPA, US Dept
  • Of Labor and EEOC
  • Overall responsibility for the operations of a Household goods moving company.

Human Resource Specialist

Pettit Environmental Inc.
08.2018 - 02.2019
  • Implements human resources programs by providing human resources services, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance, and labor relations, completing personnel transactions
  • Develops human resources solutions by collecting and analyzing information, recommending courses of action
  • Improves manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems; evaluating potential solutions; implementing selected solution; coaching and counseling managers and employees
  • Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
  • Completed payrolls for all hourly employees.

Human Resource Management

U.S. Army, HRC
08.2009 - 08.2018
  • As a Human Resource Manager has over eight (8) years’ experience Providing Human Resource management for Officers and Enlisted Military members, and Department of the Army Civilians
  • Serves as an analyst for the planning, development, review, analysis, coordination, and monitoring of training requirements based on authorizations and on hand trained
  • Uses HR techniques to ensure the proper distribution of personnel based on qualification
  • Experienced negotiator in the Collective bargaining process, meditation of changes in conditions, and labor-management relationships
  • Years of experience in providing relationship development training designed to help labor and management jointly improve their working relationship and the overall day-to-day labor-management relations climate
  • Ensures that HR actions are completed for the promotions, movement, training, education, awards and discipline.

Company Operations and Training Manager

U.S. Army
07.2006 - 08.2009
  • An operations and project manager proven successful in the most challenging assignments
  • Resourceful and adaptable, exercising superior competence and efficiency with every project, ensuring that timetable and budget was met
  • Career highlighted by success and constant achievement
  • Effectively communicates the objectives and expectations to all
  • Plans, develops, and implements training for all levels
  • Conducts needs assessments to identify training options, prepares reports on training plan results, evaluates existing training programs, develops program guidelines, contacts vendors and designs course plans, training outline, course materials, and presentations - Conducts supervisory, management and skills training for all associates.

Education

PhD Human Resource Management -

CAPELLA UNIVERSTIY
Minneapolis, MN
01.2025

MBA -

UNIVERSTIY OF PHOENIX
Phoenix, AZ
01.2011

BS Business Management -

COLORADO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2007

Skills

  • 12 Years Recruiting
  • Superb Presentation Skills
  • Tireless Work Ethic
  • Conflict Management
  • Budgeting and Finance
  • Experienced Trainer
  • Equal Opportunity
  • Sought-After Mentor
  • Excellent People Skills

Certification

  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt #628247
  • Negotiation Associate~NCN-A#583351
  • Public Arbitrator (FINRA) #A62644
  • Fundamentals of Human Resources (Alison) #1239-11114278
  • Corporate Sales Associate~SCCS-A#587558
  • Alternate Dispute Resolution (Alison # 941-11114278
  • Diploma in Human Resource~ Alison~ #1254-11114278

Military Training

  • Primary Leadership Development
  • Advanced Non Commissioned Officer Development
  • Equal Opportunity Representative
  • Instructor/Small Group Instructor Training
  • Conflict Management
  • Master Trainer Certified for the Army

Awards

  • Best Limited Production Station Commander
  • Award Chief of Staff Award for Recruiting, 2004
  • Numerous Commendable Ratings from the Inspector General

Timeline

Assistant Terminal Manager

RCS Transportation
10.2022 - Current

Warehouse Training Specialist

Crescent Electric Supply
06.2022 - 10.2022

Operations Supervisor

Saia LTL Freight
11.2021 - 06.2022

Operations Supervisor

R+L Carriers
04.2021 - 11.2021

Operations Supervisor

USF Holland Trucking
09.2019 - 04.2021

Branch Manager

Black Tie Moving
04.2019 - 08.2019

Human Resource Specialist

Pettit Environmental Inc.
08.2018 - 02.2019

Human Resource Management

U.S. Army, HRC
08.2009 - 08.2018

Company Operations and Training Manager

U.S. Army
07.2006 - 08.2009

PhD Human Resource Management -

CAPELLA UNIVERSTIY

MBA -

UNIVERSTIY OF PHOENIX

BS Business Management -

COLORADO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
ROCKY GANNON