Michael Harold
Newton
Summary
Customer-oriented leader with several years of experience focused on increasing production and minimizing downtime. Adaptive and deadline-oriented with capacity to execute and complete multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager Transportation
Tyson Foods
Harmony, NC
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Coordinated department efforts to meet specific document performance goals
- Supervised and trained management support team members who did document review
- Generated and managed daily exception reports to identify shipping orders that needed to be addressed or expedited for garage.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation
DC Ops Manager
Ulta Beauty
Greer, SC
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Championed/modeled Ulta Beauty's mission, vision and values
- Influenced accountability to plan, execute and achieve objectives that aligned with company strategy for growth and profit
- Identified patterns and anticipated business needs that drove performance
- Delivered efficient and effective solutions that met the constraints of time, cost and scope
- Determined the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow and recommended methods for maximum asset/people utilization
- Led/executed best practices to promote associate engagement and enablement
- Partnered with leadership to build culture action plans that best align to our people strategies and business initiatives
- Planned and drove operational non-exempt staffing needs
- Led building-wide performance management plans in partnership with leadership team
Fleet Manager
Cargo Transporters
Charlotte, NC
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Coordinated and assisted drivers in the movement of trucks and freight to maximize truck dispatch utilization in a safe, efficient, and timely manner
- Planned dispatches with driver and customer satisfaction in mind while maximizing utilization and reducing empty miles
- Managed special reports and procedures to include issuing of EFS checks, random drug tests, current physicals, CDL renewals, etc
- Promoted safety as a core value and safety training
- Administered the employment process in compliance with: Department of Transportation rules and regulations, FMCSA rules and regulations, EEOC, labor laws, and company policy.
Operations Supervisor
Republic Services
Morganton, NC
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Supervised the collections activities in one or more lines of business in a geographically dispersed area and managed day-to-day operations of the department, including management of new accounts, employee safety, and equipment performance
- Oversaw drivers and worked with the Operations Manager to implement initiatives to drive functional excellence and budget achievement
- Ensured adherence to all accident prevention programs and lead operations to ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, operating, regulatory, accounting, ethics, and other standards.
Account Supervisor
U.S. Xpress
Newton, NC
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Supervised a fleet of drivers and managed day-to-day operations of the department, including management of new accounts, employee safety, and equipment performance
- Ensured all fleet maintenance programs were current by monitoring inbound and outbound equipment
- Maximized revenue per tractor through appropriate equipment utilization
Freight Operations Supervisor
XPO Logistics
Charlotte, NC
03.2015 - 11.2017
- Supervised a staff of 120-140 drivers and dockworkers and managed day-to-day operations of the department, including labor control, budgetary goals, work schedules, and employee safety
- Ensured no unnecessary labor cost by monitoring employee schedules in relation to operation needs
- Maintained budgetary guidelines in strategic planning for the department and all aspects of department operations
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Communications
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC05.2012
Skills
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Leadership
- Microsoft excel
- Microsoft word
- Financial analysis
- Project management
- Safety compliance
- Process improvement
- Operational efficiency
Timeline
General Manager Transportation
Tyson Foods
12.2024 - 12.2025
DC Ops Manager
Ulta Beauty
04.2023 - 11.2024
Fleet Manager
Cargo Transporters
01.2022 - 03.2023
Operations Supervisor
Republic Services
11.2019 - 11.2021
Account Supervisor
U.S. Xpress
02.2018 - 11.2019
Freight Operations Supervisor
XPO Logistics
03.2015 - 11.2017
Bachelor Of Arts - Communications
Lenoir-Rhyne University