Sam Rader

• Labor Relationship Management – 2012-2023
  Highly organized and resourceful professional with extensive experience in analyzing workforce trends and developing employee engagement initiatives, while ensuring compliance with labor
  policies and regulations. Adept at management grievance procedures and collaborating with cross functional team to drive organizational success.
• Proficient in directing all aspects of talent acquisition, including employee recruitment, on-boarding, and retention to optimize team performance and productivity. Proven success in
  elevating employee engagement and addressing / resolving labor issues by conducting root cause analysis. Credible history of boosting learning and development of employees by orchestrating
  end to end / group coaching sessions and implementing innovative training methodologies. Results driven and accomplished professional with a track record of success in reducing claims.
  Instrumental in maintaining operation integrity and establishing a safe workplace environment by complying with federal / corporate regulations.
• Areas of Expertise
  Negotiation, Mediation, Conflict Resolution Prevention, Employee Engagement, Collective Bargaining, Legal Compliance, Employee Recruitment & Retention, Regulatory Compliance, Cross-functional
  Collaboration
• Supported seamless execution of local and regional agreements through negotiations. Provided expert advise to Area Operations and Human Resources to resolve discrepancies regarding employee relationships and compliance. Ensured adherence to established terms and conditions of contractual agreements while executing day-to-day operations.
• Drove an 18% reduction in claims year over year by developing and implementing satrapies and contractual compliance. Lead training programs to insure managers were given the tools and knowledge to execute operations within the confines of the contract.
• Regional Service Team Manager. YRC Worldwide/Yellow Corp 2005-2012
• Oversaw City and Linehaul operations at a major breakbulk operation within the YRC-Yellow system. Directed high performing department of 75 drivers in the Portland P/D operations as well as over 200 LH drivers.
• Had responsibly over the Linehaul operation at Salt Lake City, Utah as well as Seattle Washington
• Directed all aspects of team development including talent acquisition, development and retention, aligning personnel with Company objectives. Oversaw disciplinary measures in adherence within contractual regulations, policies and procedures.
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Directed 20 plus city, dock and linehaul drivers in normal day to day operations.
Established schedules to improve service and reduce labor costs, promoting customer satisfaction.
Built relationships with customers and community to establish
long-term business growth

Distribution Center Manager | Conway Trucking at Conway Western's Portland Or, location.
Responsible for all operation and sales activity as well as ensuring all safety compliance, Oversaw all day to day operations of over 100 employees and supervisors including sales staff. .
Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards. Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.