Robert Kandetzke
Yardley
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record at Simonik Transportation and Warehousing Group, adept in organizational strategy development and operational excellence. Expert in fostering team-oriented leadership and enhancing quality, leading to significant efficiency improvements. Skilled in navigating complex regulatory environments and driving revenue growth through innovative strategies. Demonstrates exceptional team leadership development and strategic planning capabilities.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager/President
Simonik Transportation and Warehousing Group
10.1993 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Developed and executed comprehensive business plans to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
- Created a collaborative work environment that promoted open communication among team members.
- Facilitated company-wide training programs to develop employee skills across multiple disciplines.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Drove revenue growth by expanding product offerings and identifying new market opportunities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Streamlined organizational processes by evaluating current systems and implementing improvements.
- Inspired innovation by creating an environment that encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Supported project management team for optimal performance.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Adopted cutting-edge technologies to improve productivity levels within the organization.
- Navigated complex regulatory environments while maintaining compliance across all aspects of the organization''s operations.
- Expanded access to quality healthcare by advocating for comprehensive healthcare reform.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Streamlined operational processes by implementing best practices.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Fostered a culture of accountability for improved team cohesion and morale.
- Reviewed financial reports to identify trends for strategic adjustments.
- Analyzed competitive landscape for informed decision-making in product development.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
General Manager
Centre Carriers Corporation
05.1985 - 10.1993
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, reducing operational costs while maintaining product quality.
Fiscal Chief Supply Management Unit
United States Marine Corps
06.1979 - 06.1982
- Improved cash flow management with timely invoicing and collections efforts.
- Facilitated compliance with all relevant regulations, maintaining detailed documentation for audits purposes.
- Ensured accurate financial forecasting by closely monitoring revenue streams and expenditure trends.
- Developed, implemented and maintained internal standards, processes and routines based on group requirements.
- Gathered, summarized and analyzed significant amounts of transactional data to make reasonable conclusions and facilitate key accounting and business decisions.
- Enhanced financial transparency, providing clear and concise reports to executive leadership and board members.
- Supported internal control framework by performing various internal control processes such as [Type].
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Education
No Degree - Supply Administration Operations
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville, NC12-1979
Skills
- Team Leadership Development
- Team-Oriented Leadership
- Organizational Strategy Development
- Quality Enhancement
- Operational excellence
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of eight in the development of Re-alignment of Schools for the Camden City School District.
- Over the period of fourteen years we successfully coordinated and relocated multiple K-12 schools with over 7,500 students and almost 1,500 faculty and staff as new high-tech schools were constructed.
- The single largest task was planning and relocating the students and faculty out of Camden HS and then moving everyone back into the newly constructed Camden High several years later.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of forty staff members.
Affiliations
- New Jersey Warehouse and Movers Association
- New Jersey Veterans Association
- Businesses Committed to Southern New Jersey
- National Republican Senatorial Committee
- National Rifle Association
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
General Manager/President
Simonik Transportation and Warehousing Group
10.1993 - Current
General Manager
Centre Carriers Corporation
05.1985 - 10.1993
Fiscal Chief Supply Management Unit
United States Marine Corps
06.1979 - 06.1982
No Degree - Supply Administration Operations
United States Marine Corps
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