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Winston Edmonds
Guilderland,NY
Summary
Professional with experience in transportation management, bringing strong focus on logistics, fleet management, and safety protocols. Known for fostering team collaboration and driving operational efficiency, adaptable to changing needs and reliable in high-pressure environments. Adept at optimizing routes, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Recognized for problem-solving skills and effective communication with diverse teams.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Supervisor
CDTA
Albany, NY
06.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily transportation operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Coordinated routes and schedules to optimize delivery efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Trained and mentored new drivers on safety protocols and best practices for route management.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced service quality and customer satisfaction metrics.
- Ensured proper documentation was completed accurately for all transportation operations, including driver logs, vehicle inspection reports, and accident/incident reports.
- Managed a team of drivers, providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations to maintain a high level of professionalism.
- Addressed issues swiftly, resolving conflicts between drivers, customers, or other stakeholders effectively.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and excellent customer service practices. Special events coordinator
- Supervised daily transportation operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and service standards.
Transportation Supervisor
Sysco Albany
Halfmoon, New York
05.2021 - Current
- Daily monitoring of Verizon Connect
- Supervisor of Union Drivers (294)
- Road observations and weekly ride along with drivers
- Delivery of Customer orders as required
- Utilization of S4S, Driver Pro, Office 365
- Origami Risk, Supervisor Sysco-Safe Dashboard
- Work closely with routing, warehousing, fleet garage
- Responsible for managing, recruiting, training and maintaining drivers in Newburg, NY, South Windsor, CT, Rotterdam, NY and Western Mass
- Analyzed performance data to identify trends and recommend strategic adjustments for operational efficiency.
Transportation Manager
Tomra, North America Recycling Inc.
Rotterdam, NY
10.2017 - 04.2020
- Daily monitoring with Fleet Management Equipment
- Managed a Union Facility 294
- Demonstrated sound leadership with many types of personalities
- Worked closely with Routing Manager, Facilities Managers, Customer Service
- Weekly trainings with drivers, ride along and handheld training
- Worked closely on Geo Fencing projects for automatic updates with electronic logs
- Conducted Monthly Safety meetings
- Regular vehicle inspections
- Responsible for Fleet Maintenance, Inspections, IFTA Stickers, and repairs with service providers
- Oversaw 200 plus trailers, 30 power units, 70 employees, Weekly Payroll
Transportation Operations Manager
Custom Courier Solutions, Inc.
Albany, NY
06.2009 - 10.2017
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of three facilities
- Demonstrated sound leadership and business management abilities that resulted in multiple promotions and advancement within the organization.
- Managed a staff of 125 and led the training and development, scheduling and supervision.
- Inventory control of over 10 million dollars in warehouse materials.
- Negotiated rates with common carrier representatives resulting in reduction of overhead costs.
- Personnel recruitment, training and office scheduling for all area offices.
- Communicated with Vice President & President on home deliveries & profit and loss statements.
- Facilitated monthly Drive Safety Training (DST) for 60 drivers.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
SUNY At Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY05.1994
Skills
- Proficient in Word and Excel, Visual communication
- Data analysis tracking
- Experienced with fleet management tools
- Asset management skills
- MapPoint navigation expertise
- INIT, Moovit , Pingo, Special Event Coordinator
- Accident / incident reports
- Driver supervision
- Compliance standards
- Transportation regulations
Certification
- Certified Power Equipment Trainer – 2008 NYSDOL
- OSHA Safety Training– 2017 – NYSDOL
- TSA Security Clearance – 2009 – Transportation Security Administration
Interests
Section name
- Logistics and Asset Management | Facility and Operation Management | Ethics and Compliance
- Distribution & Transportation
- Operational Leadership
- Compliance & Regulation
- Inventory Management
- Analytical
- Risk Management
- Collaborating & Influencing
- Strategic Planning
- Leading People Responsibly
- Maximize Operational Efficiencies
- Raised profit margin by 35%.
- Reduced vehicle damages, freight damage and lost product by improving the chain of custody procedures.
- Reduction in employee overtime.
- Raised safety awareness, reducing employee injuries.
- Cross trained employees, to improve their chances of receiving promotions within the organization.
- Simultaneously Perform Multiple Tasks
- Solved problems and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Managed budgets, read and interpreted P&L statements
- Answer inquiries regarding pricing, sales, and approve routing
Timeline
Transportation Supervisor
CDTA
06.2022 - Current
Transportation Supervisor
Sysco Albany
05.2021 - Current
Transportation Manager
Tomra, North America Recycling Inc.
10.2017 - 04.2020
Transportation Operations Manager
Custom Courier Solutions, Inc.
06.2009 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
SUNY At Farmingdale