Accomplished, self-motivated, and results driven leader with a record of revenue enhancement, diversification, cost savings, and improved organizational productivity and performance. A team leader that develops and executes operational goals and requirements with bottom line results. Customer focused skills to support sales and marketing strategies. Experienced in employee recruitment and development. Vendor and contractor management focused on sustainable negotiations and objective goals. Planning and developing new operations, managing multiple locations, and supervising diverse employee groups.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Member, Board of Directors
Smooth, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Company Overview: SMOOTH started as a grass-roots effort when a group of active community members organized themselves for the purpose of providing rides to friends and neighbors to medical appointments, slowly evolving from using personal vehicles to vans, and eventually operating its own fleet of buses
SMOOTH is committed to providing innovative transportation services so that agencies in the community can focus on their mission: serving clients and the community
Today, SMOOTH maintains and operates various contracts with local groups, organizations, and social service agencies including the City of Guadalupe, the County of Santa Barbara, Tri-Counties Regional Center, Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department, Vocational Training Center, and others
It's our hope that through our efforts, in collaboration with other agencies, we can overcome transportation challenges in the community, and that the public will have greater access to the services needed
SMOOTH started as a grass-roots effort when a group of active community members organized themselves for the purpose of providing rides to friends and neighbors to medical appointments, slowly evolving from using personal vehicles to vans, and eventually operating its own fleet of buses
SMOOTH is committed to providing innovative transportation services so that agencies in the community can focus on their mission: serving clients and the community
Member, Board of Directors
Cal-Nev-Ha Children’s Fund
01.2020 - Current
Company Overview: The Cal-Nev-Ha Children’s Fund is building a better future for our children by providing youth scholarships, student leadership training, grant funding, and our innovative Pediatric Trauma Program with partner hospitals
As the charitable entity of the Cal-Nev-Ha District of Kiwanis International, the CNH Children’s Fund is supported by voluntary contributions from the Kiwanis family and individuals and organizations who support our mission
Annual contributions of over $1.3 million and an endowment of over $5 million
The Cal-Nev-Ha Children’s Fund is building a better future for our children by providing youth scholarships, student leadership training, grant funding, and our innovative Pediatric Trauma Program with partner hospitals
Director of Fleet Operations
Certified Freight Logistics, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2023
Company Overview: A 95-year-old family-owned company providing temperature-controlled transportation services
Member of the executive leadership team reporting to the Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for 135 team members through 13 direct reports in six locations
Major operational areas included: Company safety initiatives and programs including US-OSHA and CAL-OSHA
United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), California Highway Patrol and California Department of Motor Vehicles Compliance
Regulatory compliance for the California Air Resources Board
Maintain fleet equipment through a network of service vendors
Managed: Human Resource Teams and Policies, Employee benefit programs, Corporate liability insurance policies
Grew the company brand through social media marketing
Budget responsibility of over $30 million
Mastered the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and administered the program using the ninety.io platform
Recognized as a 2021 Safe Fleet by the California Trucking Association
Reduced FMCSA BASIC scores over 50%
Increased fuel economy by 15%
Successfully negotiated, planned, and implemented several key technology projects
These include the installation of the Trimble TruckMate transportation management system, Synergize document management system, SmartDrive and Bendix SafetyDirect fleet video and analytics systems, and upgrades to the Omnitracs location and communications system
Expanded contract transportation vendor base from 100 to over 500 in two years
Successfully executed the assumption of another trucking operation’s personnel and equipment resulting in a 30% growth in revenue
A 95-year-old family-owned company providing temperature-controlled transportation services
President and Chief Executive Officer
Geraci Transportation Services, Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2008
Company Overview: An interstate trucking company that provided clients in 11 western states with general and specialized flatbed trucking and local storage services
Annual Revenues exceeded $1.5 million
Prepared and executed a business plan that attracted $300,000 of private equity
Secured a Small Business Administration backed loan of $350,000 dollars that was used for the acquisition of another trucking company and successfully integrating their employees, vendors, contractors, and clients
Developed and implemented distribution strategies for clients in the building material, construction, energy, and industrial supply industries
Consolidated and stored client inventories of more than $1.25 million
Provided customers with a 98% on-time delivery rate
Our safe and compliant operations resulted in a 14% reduction in Workers Compensation costs over 4 years
Participated in the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement
Installed the StrategyLive Transportation Management System, an internet-based software program that provides seamless information to our terminals and customers
Completed the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration New Entry Carrier Program
Achieved a Satisfactory Rating from the California Highway Patrol’s Biennial Inspection Program
An interstate trucking company that provided clients in 11 western states with general and specialized flatbed trucking and local storage services
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management and Marketing Management
Martin J. Whitman School of Management
Syracuse, NY
Skills
Operations Management
Risk Management
Multi-site Management
Budget Management
Profit/Loss Focus
Information Technology
Strategic Planning
Marketing/Communications
Inventory Management
Team Building/Leadership
Process Improvement
Stakeholder Relationships
Human Resources
Project Management
Client Presentations
Leadership team building
Industry And Community Organizations
California Trucking Association, Past Director and State Committee Chair
Kiwanis International, California-Nevada-Hawaii District, Governor-Elect; District Chair; Past Member, Board of Trustees; and Distinguished Lt. Governor
Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria and Santa Maria Kiwanis for Kids, Inc., Distinguished Past President
Non Profit Directorships
Smooth, Inc., Santa Maria, CA, Member, Board of Directors, 01/01/24, Present, SMOOTH started as a grass-roots effort when a group of active community members organized themselves for the purpose of providing rides to friends and neighbors to medical appointments, slowly evolving from using personal vehicles to vans, and eventually operating its own fleet of buses. SMOOTH is committed to providing innovative transportation services so that agencies in the community can focus on their mission: serving clients and the community. Today, SMOOTH maintains and operates various contracts with local groups, organizations, and social service agencies including the City of Guadalupe, the County of Santa Barbara, Tri-Counties Regional Center, Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department, Vocational Training Center, and others. It's our hope that through our efforts, in collaboration with other agencies, we can overcome transportation challenges in the community, and that the public will have greater access to the services needed.
Cal-Nev-Ha Children’s Fund, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Member, Board of Directors, 01/01/20, Present, The Cal-Nev-Ha Children’s Fund is building a better future for our children by providing youth scholarships, student leadership training, grant funding, and our innovative Pediatric Trauma Program with partner hospitals. As the charitable entity of the Cal-Nev-Ha District of Kiwanis International, the CNH Children’s Fund is supported by voluntary contributions from the Kiwanis family and individuals and organizations who support our mission. Annual contributions of over $1.3 million and an endowment of over $5 million.
Timeline
Member, Board of Directors
Smooth, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Member, Board of Directors
Cal-Nev-Ha Children’s Fund
01.2020 - Current
Director of Fleet Operations
Certified Freight Logistics, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2023
President and Chief Executive Officer
Geraci Transportation Services, Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management and Marketing Management
IT Support Engineer at Provided IT technical support and managed the Freshsales CRM system to ensure smooth operations.IT Support Engineer at Provided IT technical support and managed the Freshsales CRM system to ensure smooth operations.