JOHN BAILEY

119 Rose Drive, Newark, New York 14513

315.331.8831 ~ 315.952.2636
john34@rochester.rr.com

MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
PROFILE
Versatile and broadly skilled management professional equipped with well-rounded
experience in optimizing daily business procedures. Extensive knowledge of the
transportation industry complemented with transferrable set of qualifications re
lated to operations of other business sectors. Skilled in all aspects of safety
and compliance functions, and known as strategic negotiator with experience in d
ealing with union and non-union personnel. Highly successful in leading develop
ment projects; developing business plans and revenue-generating strategies. Depe
ndable leader who exemplifies commitment and strong work ethics combined with re
putation of taking initiatives beyond assigned duties. Recognized for integrity
and reliability in providing support and guidance to personnel toward profession
al and personal growth.

Technical Skills
- MS Word
- Excel
- Access
- Outlook
- MTI Horizon dispatch, and payroll and billing software

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- General Business Operations / Logistics
- Personnel Management
- Cost Reduction
- Safety and Quality Control
- Training Development
- Sales and Communication
- Negotiation and Relationship Management
- Facility Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Operations Manager Superior Truck Lines, Newark, NY (2000-Present)
Manage and streamline daily operations of a trucking company, including areas of
logistics, personnel management, and customer service functions. Oversee and de
velop procedures to maintain compliance with state and federal D.O.T. regulation
s, O.S.H.A. and D.E.C. standards. Administer payroll and human resource function
s. Train staff and ensure performance and efficiency, as well as plan and coordi
nate maintenance and repair of company fleet of 50 trucks and 125 trailers.
- Maintained compliance with safety procedures and developed cost control
measures by designing and implementing semi-annual training for employees
- Implemented practices and streamlined payroll procedures that reduced un
necessary expenses
- Instituted plans and procedures that enabled the company to successfully
facilitate a ‘’conditional’’ D.O.T safety rating to a ‘’satisfactory’’ ratin
- Applied hands on personal approach in strengthening relations between st
aff and management, leading to increased driver retention
- Strategized sales calls, which significantly expanded customer base
Deputy Mayor / Village Trustee Village of Newark, Newark, NY (2000-Present)
Function as the key point of contact to various village departments; manage the
village’s annual budget; and oversaw union contract negotiations of Department of Pu
blic Works and the Police Department. Serve as member of the Newark Municipal Bo
ard, with shared responsibility in overseeing both the Village of Newark Water P
lant and Wastewater Treatment Facility while currently serving as member of Pers
onnel Committee.
- Increased village revenue by successfully negotiating water contracts wi
th outside municipalities
- Key person in the successful negotiation of separate union contracts bet
ween the Village of Newark, the Police Department, and the Department of Public
Works
- Served as member of the Budget Committee; instrumental in planning Villa
ge budgets that had 0% tax increase for 3 out of the last 4 years and only a 2.0
5% increase the past year.
- Strategically designed plans that successfully improved village parks by
initiating projects for new playground equipment, new playing fields, and new b
uildings; all were completed under budget

EDUCATION
Program in Liberal Arts ~ St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY
Program in Industrial Arts ~ S.U.N.Y. at Oswego, Oswego, NY

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Drug & Alcohol Testing (Training & Awareness for Supervisors)
- Managing Motor Fleet Safety Programs Certification (Embry Riddle Aeronau
tical University)
- Certified Director of Safety (Embry Riddle Aeronautical University)
- Powered Industrial Lift Truck (Train the Trainer†Certified by OSHA)

AFFILIATIONS & ACTIVITIES

- North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI)
- New York Conference of Mayors and Elected Officials (NYCOM)
- Member, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks