1. GARY FRADY
29 Calm Creek Rd Waynesville, NC 28785 | smcsfrad@hotmail.com | 828-230-0153
OBJECTIVE To continue my career with an organization that will utilize my management,supervision,
leadership,and administrative skills to benefitmutual growth and success. Results-focused
managementprofessional offering 30 years of progressive leadership experience.
Transforms high-potential staffinto outstanding leaders who demonstrate the creativity and
savvy that is critical to financial and operational success.
SKILLS & ABILITIES Operations Management,Cross-functional team management,Staff Training, Hiring and
New Hire Training,Supervision and training,ComplexProblem solving,Calm under
pressure,Computer-savvy, Sound judgement,Employee Scheduling,Strong Interpersonal
and communication skills,Promotes a positive and productive work environmentthrough
employee engagement.
EXPERIENCE OPERATIONS MANAGER FEDEX EXPRESS
JULY 1999 – SEPTEMBER 2015
Manage daily inbound/outbound sortoperations including courier,handler,and customer
service agent performance, productivity, safety and administrative functions;Complete
weekly schedule, conductannual performance reviews and ensure all required training is
complete. Hiring manager responsible for initial and on-going new hire training and
development. Chairman of Safety Review Board responsible for facility, personal,and
vehicle safety, environmental controls,and proper handling ofall Dangerous Goods
shipments both domestic and international. Districtauditteam conducting quarterlyaudits
on 3 facilities.Received 90% or above on all in station audits. Manager of the Year 2000
and 2002, Station of the Year 2001 and 2005.
SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER UNITED STATES NAVY
OCTOBER 1979 – JANUARY 2013
Active Duty from 1979-1989,separated as an E6.Reserves from 1989-2013,retired as an
E9. Served as Senior Enlisted Leader for 7 commands, ensuring the higheststandards of
professionalism are upheld atall levels within the chain of command and formulate and
implementpolicies concerning morale,welfare,job satisfaction,discipline,utilization and
training,responsible for the well-being ofall enlisted personnel.Liaison between enlisted
and officer and reportdirectly to the Commanding Officer regarding enlisted matters.
Received numerous medals including Bronze Star 351 Functional Specialty Team Civil
Affairs, Iraq 2010;Bronze Star 62nd
Med Brigade, Afghanistan 2011;Army Commendation
US Navy Customs,Kuwait2007;and Navy Achievement AssaultCraft Unit 2 Asheville, NC
2005 for outstanding service.
EDUCATION MONTREAT COLLEGE, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC
CREDIT TOWARD BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
COMMUNICATION Delivered various state of the business presentations to workgroups. SubjectMatter Expert
and instructor/facilitator.
LEADERSHIP Served as Deacon at local church.