Edward Dixon

About Edward Dixon

IT Professional for 25+ years with experience in many aspects of IT. Specialties: • Video Conferencing • Tele Presence • Unified Communication & Collaboration • Collaborative Technologies • Management of Professionals • Project Management • Service Level Agreements • Strategic Systems Planning • eConferencing Technology • LMS - eLearning • International Experience • eBusiness Infrastructure • Enterprise Messaging and Directory • Acquisition/Divestiture Integration • Pharmaceutical and Financial Industry • IT Management Consulting

Experience

1. Sr Operations Manager

   Fedex Ground

   Oct 2013 — Present · Robbinsville, NJ, US

   Serves as a champion for FXG’s Safety Above All Culture and supports all related initiatives • Plans, organizes, staffs, directs and controls specific day-to-day operations within the station or hub • Responsible for assigning and managing employees to ensure the safe and efficient sortation of packages through the facility, minimizing operational cost and maximizing operational quality, including the movement, tracking and administration of trailers (in conjunction with the linehaul department as applicable) • Analyzes operational performance through direct observation, interpretation of reports and collaboration with others. Determines opportunities for improvement of key metrics and executes action plans to achieve results • Leads daily employee and/or planning meetings to ensure workforce communication and understanding of operational updates and daily goals; Includes communication and public speaking to small and large audiences on a regular basis • Participates in the development of and responsible for administering company employee relations strategies, including maintaining the confidentiality of such material and matters • Participates in the development of and responsible for administering company safety strategies and programs • Investigates, resolves and/or escalates customer service issues, as appropriate • Responsible for training new employees regarding job duties and performance expectations and ensuring compliance with FXG policies, procedures and other training requirements, including but not limited to training related to quality assurance, SWAK, hazardous materials, Video Event Data Recorder (VEDR) coaching, and dock safety • Mentors and develops critical skill sets for new and/or less-experienced Operations Managers • Adapts quickly to change to meet dynamic business needs; Displays flexibility and appropriate sense of urgency, while leading and engaging employees in a positive and professional manner

Education

• Western International University

  Information Technology

  2008 — 2010

• Brooklyn Technical High School

  Electronics

  1975 — 1979