Jerry Meredith CMILT

Results-oriented senior management professional with proactive leadership, transformation, change management, organisational and communication skills. Experienced in all areas of training needs and delivery across several industries. Highly proficient in selecting, procuring, and auditing providers and tutors of training services.

Wide range of experience in customer relationship management and vendor management. Highly motivated team player with a 'can-do' attitude and passion for success. Highly proficient in operational and process improvement and compliance issues.

Highly proficient in the optimisation of training and operational resources. Highly proficient in Logistics strategic planning, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, meeting objectives and delegation of tasks to team members. Flexible, adaptable, reliable, open-minded and energetic.

Experience in providing Leadership lectures to all industry leaders with the knowledge, skill and competence to skilfully guide management to lead employees in work-related tasks and activities.

Experience in delivering ETB courses through blended, online, and face-to-face modalities for Artic, Rigid, and Bus, Supply Chain Management, Train the Trainer, Training Delivery & Evaluation, Professional & Personal Development, Strategic Management (TU Dublin year 4 students) and Advanced Transport Planning (TU Dublin year 3 students).

Training Consultant & Senior Tutor/Lecturer (2021-01 – Present)

• Deliver online lectures to leaders and team leaders on leadership theories, business ethics, communication functions, project management, change management and conflict resolution in management for all industries, highlighting why kindness surpasses niceness.
• Provide professional training on Road Safety, ADR revision, Secure Loads & Cargo Securing, Driver Walk Around Checks, and HGV Driver Roles & Responsibilities to trainee drivers.
• Lecture Transport Managers on all aspects of Road Transportation Management and prepare individuals for the Department of Transport State Examination for the Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Transport Management.
• Deliver online and face-to-face blended Artic, Rigid, and Bus ETB courses for multiple training companies.
• Lecturer at Technological University Dublin, specialising in Advanced Transport Planning, Strategic Management and Change Management.
• Lecture on European Road Transportation Legislation to Multinational Corporations.
• Offer consultancy on optimisation projects across all types of operations.

Safety, Transport Compliance, Vendor & Quality Manager at International Logistics Company (2020-01 – 2020-11)

Contract Work

• Fleet Compliance (including CVRT and Tachograph Management)
• Develop and implement a new Health & Safety program for all field teams.
• Instil a new STAR Health and Safety Culture.
• Develop Safety Statements & Risk Assessments for each area of the Company.
• Implement a new EU Mobility Package across the company.
• Develop a Vendor Management Framework and Policy.
• Implemented new legislation and ensured compliance with all regulations regarding fleet, Warehouse Operations, and employee safety.
• Aided and advised CPC holders and the senior management team on all legislation.
• Designed a new health and safety management system and safety manual for all staff.
• Collaborating with safety consultants helped establish a STAR safety awareness culture among all staff.
• Developed a new Vendor Management Policy and launched it within 3 months.

Business Services Manager at Freight Transport Association of Ireland (2018-04 – 2019-12)

• Grow membership and affiliated services in line with the Budget.
• Management of Administrative Services Manager, Trainers, and Auditors.
• Report on services to the FTAI Board.
• Liaise with stakeholders to promote FTA Ireland's membership compliance objectives.
• Develop training programmes in line with demand from our membership and review the quality and standard of delivery.
• Develop auditing services in Ireland and work closely with the VIS team to increase compliance.
• Meet existing members and develop loyalty among them through progressive engagement, encouraging their participation in council meetings and the accreditation auditing programme.
• Develop sponsorship opportunities for initiatives such as VanSafe and the Transport Manager Seminar, which aim to enhance the profile of these services and events.
• Encourage a team ethos within FTA Ireland whilst developing & encouraging improvement with all direct reports.
• Increased FTAI membership.
• Changed administration function, ensuring more efficient operation in the office.
• Developed continuous improvement in training through regular audits of trainers and their training methodology.
• Increased FTAI profile by meeting with Heads of Government Departments, including Transport and Tourism, Business Innovation & Enterprise.
• Assisted with the development & launch of the Logistics Associate Apprenticeship alongside Government bodies and DIT Aungier Street, also arranged funding for the Apprenticeship through the Higher Education Authority.

Education Manager at Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (2016-09 – 2018-04)

• Ensure all appropriate standards, systems and quality assurance are in place regarding education and training programmes, including the Diploma, Degree and Certificate courses in Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain.
• Shared responsibility for all ADR, DGSA, and CPC Management examination processes and governance.
• Develop new training programmes for the Logistics, Distribution and Transport Sector.
• Broaden the range of education courses available, including a higher degree programme, continuing professional development programmes, and the CILT Skillnets Network.
• Liaise with current and future stakeholders and service providers on key contracts and relationships to ensure these are properly managed.
• Management of the administrative office staff, overseeing all daily office procedures.
• Launched the CILT Skillnets Network in our industry in November 2016 with 30 network members.
• Developed new training programmes with stakeholders for the industry.
• Developed and introduced a new online examination platform for ADR examination in collaboration with the Health and Safety Authority and an online development team.
• Overhaul the standard of examination questions for the CPC Management Examination with the Chief Examiner.
• Launch accreditation and certification process for training programmes being delivered to our industry.

Head of Operations at ICE Training Solutions (2012-07 – 2016-08)

• Develop new training programmes for Logistics & Distribution, Retail, Food and Construction Sector.
• Application to FETAC/QQI for accreditation, including development of B1-B9 Quality Assurances and Company Profile.
• Application to be added to the Solas Trainer Register.
• Develop and implement administrative and business development systems.
• Identify new training products and rebrand existing ones.
• Ensure the day-to-day operations of the office are run effectively and efficiently.
• Business transformation project implemented to stabilise the Company's future and to eliminate loss leaders.
• Outsourced all training to contractors to reduce staff costs, creating a saving of 42% of overheads.
• Developed and introduced new training programmes, particularly diversifying into new industries.

Training Consultant at Nifast Health and Safety (2011-10 – 2012-07)

Contract

• Responsible for clients' improved business results through the introduction of integrated health, safety, and employee well-being training strategies.
• Responsible for delivering an exceptional quality training service to all customers.
• Responsible for developing and tailoring courses to suit the needs of the customer.
• Wide engagement with clients to understand the need for training.

Training and Course Development Director at Anjerico & Associates Ltd (2000-01 – 2011-12)

• Responsible for the training and course development division.
• Plan, coordinate and manage all customer training programmes.
• Coordinate and implement sales and marketing strategies.
• Develop maximum profits through cost and labour control from initial start-up to handover to the Acquisition Company in 2007.
• Established significant new sales channels for training programmes.
• Designed and implemented all training structures and training programmes.

Founder & CEO at Paramount Freight Ltd (1980-01 – 2000-12)

• Responsible for the strategic and operational planning of Customer logistics operations.
• Responsible for the setup of all 3PLs to operate "best in class" customer service.
• Consult with assigned 3PLs to understand their distribution networks and determine the logistics resources required to support customer demand.
• Root cause analysis and problem resolution for all logistics operations.
• Drive the design, development, implementation and management of logistics solutions for Customers.
• Established departmental goals with the management team, which were based on exceeding the expectations of customers through continuously improving the service.
• Developed and maintained professional and cordial relationships with all 3PLs, carriers and customers.
• Created a cost saving of 32% on the annual budget by restructuring all transport and logistics contracts.

Strategic Management – Technological University Dublin

Advanced Transport Planning – Technological University Dublin