Abdul N. Fitzgerald

20226 Appaloosa Ridge Dr.

Humble TX 77338

Home (281) 852-7807/ Mobile (337) 344-3082

Afitz30@houston.rr.com

Summary

Versatile and experienced Logistics/Transportation manager dealing with warehouse, rail and transit; ensuring continuous process improvements and revenue gains are met.

 

Areas of Expertise

·     Departmental Policy Implementation 

·     Staff Development/Management

·     Process Improvement

·     Creative Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution

·     Customer Service Relations

·     Operations Management

 

Experience

Union Pacific Railroad

2007-Present

 

Manager of Yard Operations

Responsible for daily functions to and include :

  • Manage the safe and efficient movement of employees and equipment on a daily basis.
  • Develop/communicate tactile plan to employees to achieve operating plan within budget while maintaining the transportation plan infrastructure.
  • Resolve resource issues to stay within or recover the operating plan.
  • Monitor attendance/ crew performance as well as disciplinary matters of employees to include in makeup/breakup of trains and switching inbound/outbound traffic of the railroad yard.
  • Perform routine inspection of equipment and properties; define work need and record conditions for record purposes.
  • Review and comply with safety rule books, timetables, operating procedures manuals, and special instructions
  • Investigate/determine root cause of derailments, injuries, accidents and spills; ensure corrective measures are in place.

 

 

 

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

2003-2007

 

Assistant Director of Parking and Transit

Responsible for all daily aspects of departmental operations/guidelines

  • Initiate program/project objectives; ensure adequate resources are used to achieve departmental goals.
  • Develop long term plans for transit/parking services; create and present proposed operating/capitol budget for review and approval.
  • Provide strategic leadership to ensure service delivery, planning, scheduling, financial management, and employee/public relations are met.
  • Perform routine inspections of equipment/properties; define work needed and record conditions for record purposes.
  • Assist in development and implementation of goals/objectives into fleet management; ensure customer safety and DOTD standards are met.
  • Responsible for developing rate structures to remain competitive and financially sound.

 

 

 

Wal-Mart Distribution Center

2002-2003

 

 Area Manager

Coordinate inventory stock replenishment/putaways

Managed warehouse inventory/employee daily operations; coordinated task to include:

o        Coached, evaluated, and trained associates on employment rules and regulations to include workplace, violence safe operating procedures, and cleanliness.

o        Area Safety Coordinator; successfully maintained area goals in regards to safety and accident free workplace.

o        Assigned associates to specific duties, such verifying amounts, storing merchandise, and assemble orders for delivery.

o        Forecast daily workload with successful analysis of production hours compared to hours worked.

o        Assisted subordinates in identifying/resolving system issues related to inbound and outbound freight.

o        Created a strategic matching system to increase team performance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

1998-2002

 

Transportation Coordinator

Ensured operational and departmental goal were met. Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

o     Managed twenty bus drivers

o     Participated in all aspects of operation to include budget, maintenance, scheduling, and driver/passenger safety regulations.

o     Coordinated special events, payroll, and various institutional organizational event transportation scheduling.

o     Trained drivers for Class B commercial driver’s license

 

Military

 

US Army

1995-1997

 

Mechanic

Responsible for motivating to achieve monthly maintenance goals:

o     Diagnosed, disassembled engines, examined for wear

o     Supervised four personnel

o     Attended Primary Leadership Developmental Course to enhance leadership potential.

 

 

 

 

Education

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

 

 

B.S. Agribusiness 2002

Affiliations

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc

 

 

International Transportation Management Association

 

 

 

               

 

Education

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

 

 

B.S. Agribusiness 2002

 

Reference

Available Upon Request