To obtain a rewarding career with the opportunity for professional and personal growth.
M. Ross Vandenberg
Objective
& Summary To contribute to the success of an organization as a motivated, hardworking professional with more than 10 years of transportation and managerial experience including operations, purchasing, and budgeting and staff development. . To earn professional growth and advancement opportunities through my excellent logistical, managerial and interpersonal skills and demonstrated proficiency in MS Office including Excel. To further a company’s profitability by coordinating multiple tasks for greatest efficiency and employing my in-depth knowledge of both Federal DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.
Experience Operations Manager
Taygan Transport, Morris, IL, 2003-present
• Manager company-wide safety and training program.
• Marketed company throughout east coast and Midwest generating 10% average sales growth over 5 years.
• Negotiated with vendors and customers to maximize profit.
• Decreased annual maintenance budget 12% by implementing in house low level maintenance program.
• Ensured company compliance with all Federal, State, and Local DOT laws.
• Audited budget reports to identify areas of potential cost savings.
Foreman
American Development, Morris, IL, 2000-2003
• Ensured Safety and DOT compliance for Over the Road division to include ordering permits
• I.D.O.T. certified in aggregate and level I hot mix asphalt.
• Maintained current safety inspections on all company assets.
• Established an Over the Road division to include all filings and research.
• Increased company sales 27% over 3 years by marketing transportation division throughout the Midwest.
Warehouse Supervisor/ Purchaser
Metal Master/Roof Master, McHenry, IL, 1999-2000
• Responsible for safety and training of drivers and warehouse staff.
• Negotiated pricing with vendors to maximize profit.
• Held weekly toolbox talks to reinforce company safety standards.
• Estimated materials budgets for projects under bid.
• Participated in weekly status meetings to establish progress billing,
• Synchronized in house production schedules with external vendors.
Warehouse Supervisor/ Purchaser
Northern Illinois Roofing, Huntley, IL, 1998-1999
• Negotiated pricing with vendors to maximize profit.
• Maintained current safety inspections on all company assets.
• Coordinated all deliveries to maintain a dynamic schedule.
• Maintained companywide scheduling and email programs.
• Maintained departmental personnel records and accurately submitted payroll to company controller.
Department Manager
Menards, Fox Lake, IL, 1993-1998
• Responsible for training 15+ employees in all company policies and practices.
• Held weekly safety meetings to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Read blueprints and estimate housing materials budgets.
• Interfaced with customers to maintain expectations.
• Managed contractor sales force.
• Scheduled all deliveries
Assistant Store Manager
84 Lumber, New Lennox, IL, 1992-1993
• Held weekly safety meetings to ensure compliance with company policies
• Interfaced with contractors to maintain expectations.
• Read blueprint and estimated housing materials budgets.
• Conducted weekly inventory.
• Managed on site corporate training program.
Military Sergeant/ Tank Commander
United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, CA, 1986-1992
Duties:
• Responsible for training and discipline of 12 Marines.
• Instructed 100+ Marines in armored combat techniques
• Maintained equipment and personnel to the highest United States Marine Corps standards.
• Planned and executed strategic training scenarios.
• Performed training seminars to improve unit co-operation.
Military achievements:
• Honorably discharged.
• Secret Security clearance.
• Hazardous Materials Handling
• Navy Commendation Medal w/ Combat V
• Meritorious Mast
• Good Conduct Medal with Star
• National Defense Service Medal
• Southwest Asia Service Medal with 2 stars
• Kuwait Liberation Medal
• Combat Action Ribbon
• Meritorious Unit Commendation
References available upon request.
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