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results-focused leader specializing in managing high-volume operations, driving business growth, initiating cost-effective improvement strategies, providing world-class customer service, and cultivating a strong brand image with superior quality eager to offer 13+ years proven experience toward maximizing an employer s bottom-line.

profile of qualifications

 

         out-of-the-box thinker who develops, analyzes, and coordinates key operations to maximize profits, including creating cost-effective short- and long-term plans to accelerate sales, revenue growth, and business dominance within competitive markets.

         integral leader who builds, trains, and directs solutions-driven teams to optimize business services, along with developing and implementing targeted improvement plans and core objectives by demonstrating a winning, collaborative management style.

career highlights

 

         directed operating income of $1.3 million for 3 consecutive years as facility manager of menlo worldwide logistics, as well as leading strong team building to gain silver certified status in companywide lean efforts and attaining 100% safety compliance.

         spearheaded a revitalizing and restructuring program for applegate trucking, inc. which generated an additional $4.2 million in revenue within 1^st year of tenure, along with improving high-level productivity and efficiency by developing comprehensive sops.

         implemented quickbooks to increase accuracy in a / r and a / p transactions, enhanced payroll processes by initiating a direct deposit system and a 401(k) program, and resolved labor disputes / claims using employment law experience and negotiation skills.

         regained client minute maid s respect for menlo worldwide logistics by using strong interpersonal relations skills to secure a new 3-year contract, along with providing timely resolution to complex challenges and improving on-time service from 78% to 99.7%.

         reduced weekly aging discrepancies from $278,000 to $2,000 and cut operating costs from 102% to 94.3%.

professional synopsis

 

 

facility manager

         apply dynamic leadership talents toward directing facilities operations for a 411,600-square-foot warehouse with 3 diverse customers, including receiving and shipping products, as well as handling all budgets, i&es, metrics, and staff management.

         play a vital role in building and sustaining positive business relations by overseeing the company s premier warehouse operation.

 

 

director of operations

         strategically steered comprehensive sales / marketing, business development, accounting, team building / training, human resources, targeted planning, and payroll, including collaborating directly with president in all areas of operations management.

         drove business growth by recruiting top-performing teams, handling benefits administration, and overseeing staff relations.

         liaised among new / existing clientele by using strong relationship management techniques and consultative sales abilities, along with interfacing among vendors and suppliers to conduct efficient negotiations and maintain costs within set budgets.

         developed and implemented cost reduction and revenue growth programs, carried out short- and long-term planning activities, and formulated tactical plans to enhance operations, including monitoring competition and industry trends to boost profits.

 

 

logistics manager eastern transportation (2000 c 2004)

         maximized bottom-line results by effectively managing a $50-million contract per the request of high-profile minute maid client, including providing superior client services and handling all aspects of product transportation, scheduling, and deliveries.

         recruited, trained, and managed contract carriers to transport products to a large-scale customer base, along with developing strategic alliances with carrier group, monitoring performance, resolving issues, and supervising and mentoring 8 direct reports.

 

logistics coordinator (1997 c 2000)

         planned and prioritized daily workflow to optimize use of resources and meet key objectives in the timely shipment of client products and in strict compliance with schedules, including analyzing freight goals, shuttle runs, fueling, and pallet sorting.

         negotiated competitive rates and contracts with prospective trucking companies and carriers, and developed presentations for conferences to guarantee high levels of communication between clients and carriers.

         initiated plant-wide company policies and procedures within the region and ensured consistent application of customer service.

 

additional management roles held prior to 1997

technical summary

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging [ insert job title ] role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

i am excited to build a rewarding career with your company, and am confident that my broad range of professional skills can help to achieve your key objectives.  i can offer 13+ years of solid experience in facilities management, team building / training, client relationship management, and new business development, and am well-versed in all facets of strategic planning / analysis, process improvement, best practice methodologies, and budget control.

 

currently, as a facility manager with menlo worldwide logistics, i apply my dynamic leadership talents toward directing facilities operations for a 411,600-square-foot warehouse with 3 diverse customers and managing a $1.3-million budget for 3 consecutive years.  within this role, i also oversee product receiving and shipping activities, and handle all i&es, metrics, and staff management.  during this time, i led teams to attain silver certified status in lean efforts and 100% safety compliance.  as this is just a sampling of my job history, please kindly refer to my enclosed resume for additional experience and business accomplishments.

 

you will find me to be a results-focused professional who can contribute a track record of organizing complex business projects, defining priorities, and meeting goals.  in addition, i can plan, delegate, and manage teams within deadline-driven environments while streamlining operational processes to increase productivity, efficiency, and quality.  for the sum of these aforementioned reasons, i believe i will prove to be an incredible asset to your company.

 

i look forward to hearing from you, and thank you in advance for your consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

ronni l. basis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear _______________________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me with the opportunity to interview for the title of position applying for position currently available within your company.  having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements, i am confident that you will find me to be an incredible asset toward achieving your goals.

 

as previously discussed, i am a performance-driven, results-focused professional who offers 13+ years of experience in facilities management, team building / training, new business development, and client relationships management, as well as expertise with budget control, business relations, strategic analysis / planning, and process improvement.

 

throughout my career, i have excelled in progressive facility manager, director of operations, and logistics manager roles for high-profile menlo worldwide logistics and applegate trucking, inc. companies whereas i led teams toward driving bottom-line results, improving productivity, and enhancing client / vendor relations within competitive multi-industry markets.  thus, i have proven my ability to work within fast-paced, deadline-driven environments while strategically planning and prioritizing business operations, short- and long-term planning, and team workflow to maximize efficiency and quality.  for these reasons, i am confident that i can achieve success in a rewarding [ insert job title ] role within your company.

 

should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  i would like to extend my thanks once again for the enlightening interview, and look forward to a positive response from you.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

ronni l. basis