Thomas Sypek 7 Pakachoag Crossing, Auburn, MA 01501 Home: 508-832-2134 Cell: 774-633-6833 ts1adac74@westpost.

net Executive Summary Experienced Operations Manager with a demonstrated track record of improving ear nings and organizational performance. Action-oriented with the ability to commu nicate effectively with customers, executives and administrative personnel. Core Qualifications Strategic Planning Problem Resolution Effective Communication Organizational Skills Negotiation Skills Team Building & Leadership Business Development Account Management Total Quality Management Performance Evaluations Professional Experience Operations Manager - October 2005 to August 2011 Jay Brian Transport / N.E. Division of John J Jerue Franklin, MA Directed strategic initiatives to achieve sales growth rate of 18% cumulative ov er five years. Advised in cost saving strategies for our customers resulting i n a 20% reduction of their supply chain costs. Exceeded company objective by sec uring 100% of all renewal contracts by meeting customer requirements. Managed ea ch clients Fuel Surcharge Program as put out by the United States of Department of Energy on a weekly basis to assure accuracy. Responsible for overseeing 70 to 80 carriers and or drivers on a weekly basis. Transportation Manager - June 1994 to October 2005 Kens Foods Marlborough, MA Lowered transportation costs by 20% as Fleet Manager through maximizing cube to minimize cost. Developed back haul program to further increase profits by elimin ating empty miles by 90%. Promoted to Traffic Manager and oversaw the expansion of qualified vendors to meet an annual growth rate of 55%. Trained, coached and mentored staff which resulted in career advancement of several direct reports. Implemented the strategic initiative to incorporate rail as a means to lower fre ight cost by an additional 20% and add flexibility. Achieved entry into the Team , Initiative, Performance management group. Supervisor - June 1993 to June 1994 Roadway Reading, MA Successfully completed Management Training Program on first attempt. Supervisor of Outbound freight system for a period of 6 months and was successful in reduci ng operating cost by 17%. Inbound freight system added to job responsibility in which costs were lowered another 11%. Truck Rental Manager - September 1990 to June 1993

Ryder Transportation System Auburn, MA Completed entry level Rental Management Program and was promoted to Rental Manag er of multiple facilities. Successfully opened a new branch office in Hopkinton, MA. Education Salem State College 1989 , Salem, MA Bachelor of Science - Geography Affiliations Member of Auburn Elks -volunteered in several programs for the Elderly and Child ren activities, 2002 to present Member Knights of Columbus, 2006 -2011 Assistant Coach for Childrens Basketball & Baseball Eucharistic Minister St Josephs Parish Auburn, MA