Ronald Lovejoy
Gresham,OR
Summary
Exceptional Operations Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams. Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 35 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
General Operations/Office Manager
YRC Freight Inc
06.2015 - 07.2023
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Scheduled meetings with supervisors to identify business obstacles, establish financial goals and tailor products to individual markets.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Identified procedure or process changes required to improve performance and productivity.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
Terminal Cluster Manager (4 Facilities).
YRC Freight Inc
06.1995 - 03.2015
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Evaluated employee records and productivity and submitted evaluation reports.
- Oversaw work processes and performed quality control tasks to increase revenue and reduce production times.
- Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Senior Supervisor
Roadway Express Inc.
10.1988 - 06.1995
- Fostered effective communication by providing constructive feedback and sharing knowledge across business lines.
- Identified areas of conflict among team members and immediately worked to resolve those issues using negotiation and active listening.
- Coordinated, supervised and evaluated work of subordinates and reallocated staff and resources to meet performance requirements.
- Provided feedback, training and skill development to staff to improve accuracy, productivity and quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI12.1987
Skills
- Cost reduction strategies
- Work flow planning
- Supply Chain Management
- Risk analysis and management
- Staff Management
- Purchasing and procurement
- Distribution center management
- Risk management
- camera and on road surveillance skills
- Unsurpassed work ethic
Accomplishments
- Earned the “Presidents Ring of Honor” Award in 2015 for 3 terminals ranked in the top 5 best in Company.
Achieved the rank of Brown Belt in Kyuki-Do. A specialized mix of Taekwondo, Jujitsu, & Aikido.
Kyuki-Do requires not only learning 3 forms of martial arts, but also in becoming proficient in handling weapons. My main weapon was the staff followed by
the bokken and nunchaku. I was a senior leader tasked with training lower ranked students.
Certification
- Six Sigma Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Forklift Certification
- First Aid Certification
- [State] Driver's License
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
General Operations/Office Manager
YRC Freight Inc
06.2015 - 07.2023
Terminal Cluster Manager (4 Facilities).
YRC Freight Inc
06.1995 - 03.2015
Senior Supervisor
Roadway Express Inc.
10.1988 - 06.1995
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
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