Ty BRADFORD
Torrance,CA
Summary
Energetic station manager with a solid record and significant background in Logistics. Successful at coordinating individuals for on-air and behind-scenes duties. Dependable with a superior work ethic and a strong background in budgeting, scheduling and Driving home results. ].
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Station Manager
OMNI LOGISTICS
Torrance, CA
08.2019 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers, carriers, and customers to ensure efficient freight forwarding services.
- Developed and implemented station policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss performance objectives, safety protocols, and customer service standards.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the station including scheduling, budgeting, payroll processing, inventory control, and maintenance.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments and tracked freight costs.
- Monitored employee attendance records and ensured shift coverage for 24-hour operations.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated, coached and disciplined staff members.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while providing excellent customer service skills.
- Performed quality assurance tests on products prior to shipment or delivery to customers.
- Ensured that all equipment was maintained according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Analyzed financial reports to identify areas of cost savings or increased efficiency.
- Negotiated pricing agreements with vendors for supplies used at the station.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement within the organization through data analysis techniques.
- Delivered high level of service to customers in effort to build upon relationships for future.
District Manager
Crane Worldwide Logistics
Compton, CA
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Vice President of Operations
Sterling Transportation
Los Angeles, CA
12.2007 - 06.2017
- Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
- Strategically coordinated operations according to objectives and capabilities, effectively allocating resources to meet demands
- Improved employee satisfaction rating by realigning and enforcing policies.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Drove team engagement to achieve aggressive company targets.
- Set clear goals to monitor targets and offered real-time input on performance and motivation.
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards.
- Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.
- Supported Executive Team in reviewing, identifying, and prioritizing strategic initiatives.
Station Manager
AIT Worldwide Logistics
Torrance, CA
01.2004 - 02.2007
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Implemented a safety program and delivered training to employees, realizing a 30% decrease in job site accidents.
- Monitored production operations for quality and compliance with standards.
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
Vice President of Operations
Aeronet Worldwide
Carson, CA
11.2003 - 12.2004
- Strategically coordinated operations according to objectives and capabilities, effectively allocating resources to meet demands
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
- Drove team engagement to achieve aggressive company targets.
- Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations.
- Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
General Manager of Operations
MSAS North American Logistics
Hawthorne, CA
06.1996 - 11.2003
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones, and tailor products to individual markets.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Education
GED -
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CA01-1989
Skills
- Operating Procedures
- Staff Training and Development
- Team Development
- Operations Management
- Effective Communication
- Transportation Management
- Active Listening
- Problem-Solving
Affiliations
- GOLF
- GYM
- FANTASY FOOTBALL
Certification
- HAZMAT CERTIFIED
- TSA TRAINING
Timeline
Station Manager
OMNI LOGISTICS
08.2019 - Current
District Manager
Crane Worldwide Logistics
01.2017 - 07.2019
Vice President of Operations
Sterling Transportation
12.2007 - 06.2017
Station Manager
AIT Worldwide Logistics
01.2004 - 02.2007
Vice President of Operations
Aeronet Worldwide
11.2003 - 12.2004
General Manager of Operations
MSAS North American Logistics
06.1996 - 11.2003
GED -
Los Angeles Harbor College
- HAZMAT CERTIFIED
- TSA TRAINING
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