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William Smith

William Smith

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Dynamic operations executive with a proven track record at UPS, excelling in team leadership and strategic planning. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced efficiency and client satisfaction, while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Adept at leveraging data analytics for decision-making, driving continuous improvement, and cultivating high-performance teams.

Experienced with executive leadership and strategic planning. Utilizes innovative approaches to drive business growth and operational excellence. Track record of effective team collaboration and achieving results.

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with background in executive leadership. Guided strategic initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and fostered organizational growth. Demonstrated expertise in leadership and strategic planning.

Professional leader with executive experience ready to drive impactful change. Proven ability to implement strategic initiatives and enhance operational performance. Valued for collaborative team leadership and adaptability to evolving business needs.

Performance-driven Vice President with 17 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies, and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment.

Forward-thinking Senior Manager adept at managing teams of2800-5500 employees with 10-18 direct reports to accomplish challenging objectives. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams.

Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate USA Business Unit Operations VP

UPS
03.2007 - 04.2010
  • Collaborated with executive team to develop strategic initiatives and align organizational goals.
  • Assisted in managing departmental budgets and resource allocation for optimal performance.
  • Supported senior leadership in project management, ensuring timely execution of key deliverables.
  • Facilitated communication among cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
  • Drove process improvements that reduced delivery times and increased customer satisfaction.
  • Oversaw financial planning and budgeting, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Evaluated performance metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in service delivery.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization.
  • Built high-performance teams through effective recruitment practices focused on competency alignment coupled with ongoing performance management processes.
  • Championed talent development programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
  • Delivered strong financial performance despite challenging economic conditions by executing prudent risk management strategies throughout all aspects of business operations.

VP/COO

UPS
01.2001 - 01.2007
  • Led cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency and aligning with corporate goals.
  • Developed and implemented performance metrics to assess departmental effectiveness, driving continuous improvement across operations.
  • Fostered stakeholder engagement through regular communication, ensuring alignment on project objectives and timelines.
  • Streamlined processes by integrating advanced data analytics tools, resulting in improved decision-making capabilities for senior management.
  • Mentored junior leaders, promoting skill development and fostering a culture of accountability within the organization.
  • Managed budgets effectively, reallocating resources as necessary to optimize project outcomes without compromising quality standards.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization.
  • Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
  • Built high-performance teams through effective recruitment practices focused on competency alignment coupled with ongoing performance management processes.
  • Championed talent development programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
  • Transformed customer experience by designing and executing comprehensive service improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing satisfaction levels.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
  • Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
  • Evaluated hiring, firing, and promotions requests.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.

VP Marketing

UPS
08.1997 - 01.1999

Managed the evaluation of two potential Alliances. Neither where found to be valuable to increase UPS Margin's. Company went with different approach.

Education

High School Diploma -

University of Tennessee
Knoxville TN
06-1972

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Relationship building
  • Decision-making
  • Critical thinking
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Results-driven
  • Operations management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Presentations
  • Corporate communications
  • Process improvement
  • Public speaking
  • Reporting management
  • Strategic planning
  • Client relationship building
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Customer service
  • Staff training
  • Price structuring

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Corporate USA Business Unit Operations VP

UPS
03.2007 - 04.2010

VP/COO

UPS
01.2001 - 01.2007

VP Marketing

UPS
08.1997 - 01.1999

High School Diploma -

University of Tennessee
William Smith