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Wade Anderson

Director of Operations
Allentown,PA

Summary

Professional with comprehensive experience in business operations, adept at driving efficiency and optimizing processes. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results, ensuring adaptability to dynamic business needs. Proven skills in strategic planning, resource management, and stakeholder communication, coupled with results-driven mindset. Respected for reliability and ability to foster productive working environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Operations For Central America

Valles Vacation Rentals LLC
01.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
  • Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
  • Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
  • Managed budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives.
  • Conducted thorough market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities for growth within the industry.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.

Operations Supervisor

Penske Logistics
09.2021 - 01.2025
  • Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement and setting development goals accordingly.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
  • Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and addressing employee concerns promptly.

District Operations Manager

Valet Living
06.2018 - 09.2023
  • Contributed to talent acquisition efforts by participating in recruitment strategies and candidate selection processes.
  • Developed strategic plans for the district to achieve short-term and long-term goals.
  • Created a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from employees and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Improved district operations efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
  • Coordinated with other departments to align goals, streamline workflow, and enhance collaboration across the organization.
  • Led weekly meetings with regional staff to review progress, address challenges and drive timely task completion.

District Operations Manager

Professional Transportation Inc.
01.2015 - 05.2018
  • Identified business development opportunities resulting in revenue growth for the district.
  • Led process improvement initiatives that positively impacted overall efficiency and bottom-line results.
  • Ensured adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements within the district.
  • Evaluated existing policies and procedures to identify areas for improvement, resulting in increased operational effectiveness.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, leading to successful collaborations on various initiatives.
  • Monitored and analyzed performance data, identifying areas of improvement and developing corrective action plans.

Operations Manager

Fully Committed Trucking LLC
09.2013 - 01.2015
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented cost-saving initiatives, reducing overall operational expenses without compromising service quality.
  • Directed resource allocation efforts, maximizing utilization of personnel, materials, and equipment resources for efficient operations management.

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management

Strayer University
Charlotte, NC
04-2013

Skills

  • Operations oversight
  • P&L management
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Process improvement
  • Cost control
  • Leadership training
  • Performance analysis
  • Delegation
  • Business development
  • Performance improvement
  • Department oversight
  • Cost reduction

Certification

  • Kaizen Approach Training - 2025
  • Taking The Lead Training - 2023


Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Director of Operations For Central America

Valles Vacation Rentals LLC
01.2025 - Current

Operations Supervisor

Penske Logistics
09.2021 - 01.2025

District Operations Manager

Valet Living
06.2018 - 09.2023

District Operations Manager

Professional Transportation Inc.
01.2015 - 05.2018

Operations Manager

Fully Committed Trucking LLC
09.2013 - 01.2015

MBA - Human Resources Management

Strayer University

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