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Here is the polished third-person bio: Richard A. Cardoza is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and business growth. As Vice President of North America Express at Amazon Air, he led the acquisition of Pinnacle Logistics in October 2021 and was accountable for Amazon Air Division, North America. Prior to this, Richard held senior leadership positions at LGSTX Services, Inc., DHL Express, and Airborne Express, where he developed and implemented new operating plans, optimized operations, and achieved significant cost savings. Richard holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Saint Mary's College of California and is certified as an Aircraft Weight & Balance Specialist, Certified International Manager, and Hazardous Materials Inspector. He currently resides in Fort Worth, Texas.

Credentials

  • Aircraft Weight & Balance
    ABX Air, Inc.
  • Certified International Manager
    DHL
  • Certified International Specialist
    DHL
  • Hazardous Materials Inspector
    ABX Air, Inc.
  • Leadership Enrichment & Development
    DHL

Experience

  • Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)
    • Fort Worth, Texas, United States
    • Vice President, North America Express | Amazon Air
      • Oct 2021 - Dec 2022
      • Fort Worth, Texas, United States

      __________________________**WFS acquired Pinnacle Logistics in October 2021_____________________________Accountable for Amazon Air Division, North America• Operational Performance• Optimization Planning • Business Development and Implementation

    • United States
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Senior Vice President
      • Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

      • Accountable for Amazon Air - Gateway Operations • Accountable for overall company operations - Domestic/International Gateways & Trucking Network• Accountable for company operational performance• Accountable for company compliance • Accountable for Optimization Planning • Accountable for Business Development and Implementation

    • Vice President of Strategic Planning and Compliance
      • Jun 2019 - Oct 2020

      • Accountable for Amazon Air - Gateway Operations • Accountable for Optimization Planning for all domestic & international gateway operations. • Accountable for Business Development and Implementation. • Accountable for managing the business relationship between Pinnacle and Customer base• Manage Peak Season planning and operations

    • Director of Gateway Operations
      • Sep 2015 - Jun 2019

      • Accountable for Amazon Air - Gateway Operations • Accountable for management and oversight of all gateway operations (12 locations) • Accountable for optimization planning for all gateway operations. • Accountable for business development and implementation. • Accountable for managing the business relationship between LGSTX and Amazon• Manage a revenue stream of $154M annualized• Manage training and regulatory compliance with the Air Carriers, FAA, and TSA • Manage Peak Season planning and operations• Led Leadership team of 8 Managers

    • Director of Operations & Vice President of Sales
      • Apr 2015 - Aug 2015
      • Phoenix, Arizona Area

      • Accountable for management and oversight of all airport operations (7 locations) • Accountable for optimization planning for all airport operations. • Accountable for business development and implementation. • Accountable for managing the business relationship between TAS and the entire customer base.• Develop and manage the Operation’s budget ($55M) • Coordinated deployment and maintenance of aircraft ground support equipment assets with a value in excess of $15M• Manage training and regulatory compliance with the Air Carriers, FAA, and TSA • Manage Peak Season planning and operations• Led Leadership team of 7 General Managers and 3 Directors• Led Field Operations team of 1050 ramp and administrative personnel

    • Vice President of Operations - Express Division
      • 2013 - 2014
      • North America

      • Accountable for management and oversight of all airport operations within the UnitedStates (38 locations)• Accountable for business development and implementation within the United States,Canada, and Mexico• Accountable for managing the business relationship between CAS and the core Expresscustomers - DHL, FedEx, UPS, and USPS.• Accountable for managing the Charter Services Division, a core consisting of automotiveand motorsport charter services.• Develop and manage the Express Division’s budget ($46M)• Coordinated deployment and maintenance of over 8000 aircraft ground supportequipment assets with a value in excess of $34.9M• Through optimization development and management, achieved a 38% increase inproductivity in 2014.• Manage training and regulatory compliance with the Air Carriers, FAA, and TSA• Manage Peak Season planning and operations• Led Leadership team of 10 management personnel• Led Field Operations team of 1600 warehouse, ramp, and administrative personnel

    • Senior Manager - Engineering & Finance - Network Air Operations & Compliance
      • May 2007 - Aug 2013

      • Accountable for optimization planning for all airport operations in the United States,Canada, & Mexico (171 locations)• Accountable for development, implementation, and management of airport operations inthe Western United States, Canada, and Mexico (64 locations)• Develop and manage the Department’s budget ($22M) for Ground Handling, GSE Fuel,and GSE Maintenance. Frequent interaction with Hub and Field Finance groups, with upto 4 budgetary adjustments annually• Coordinated deployment and maintenance of over 650 aircraft ground support equipmentassets with a value in excess of $31.5M• Project Management team member for the United States Re-structuring, Global AviationStrategy, 767-Modified deployment, and Hong Kong Ramp Operations Re-structuring.• Project Management Leader for the Mexico Domestic Air Network compliance initiative• Through optimization development and management, achieved a $16.4M savings 2007through 2012 ($80.6M annualized)• Manage regulatory compliance with the Air Carriers, FAA, and TSA• Promoted to this positionArea Manager, Network Air Operations & Compliance(May 2004 – May 2007)• Accountable for development, implementation, and management of airport operatingplans in the Western United States, Canada, and Mexico. (62 locations)• Established and managed the Department’s first budget ($26M). Frequent interactionwith Hub and Field Finance groups, with up to 4 budgetary adjustments annually.• Coordinated deployment and maintenance of over 575 aircraft ground support equipmentassets with value in excess of $28.5M• Project Management team member for DHL-Airborne Express integration, Riverside Hubconstruction & implementation, and the Corporate Savings Initiative• Through optimization development and management, achieved a $4.9M savings in 2006.• Manage regulatory compliance with the Air Carriers, FAA, and TSA

    • Area Manager - Network Air Operations & Compliance
      • May 2004 - May 2007

      __________________________**DHL acquired Airborne Express in May of 2004_____________________________Accountable for development, implementation, and management of airport operatingplans in the Western United States, Canada, and Mexico. (62 locations)• Established and managed the Department’s first budget ($26M). Frequent interactionwith Hub and Field Finance groups, with up to 4 budgetary adjustments annually.• Coordinated deployment and maintenance of over 575 aircraft ground support equipmentassets with value in excess of $28.5M• Project Management team member for DHL-Airborne Express integration, Riverside Hubconstruction & implementation, and the Corporate Savings Initiative• Through optimization development and management, achieved a $4.9M savings in 2006.• Manage regulatory compliance with the Air Carriers, FAA, and TSA

    • Australia
    • Freight and Package Transportation
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Area Manager - Aircraft Operations
      • Mar 2003 - May 2004

      • Advanced development , implementation, and management of new operating plans foraircraft operations within approximately 2/3 of the US• Through optimization development and management, achieved a $8.2M savings for 2006• Led staff of 4 Aircraft Operations Supervisors• Promoted to this position

    • Regional Manager - Aircraft Operations
      • Jan 2001 - Mar 2003

      • Developed and initiated the creation of this new position at Airborne Express--the first ofits kind.• Promoted to this position once created.• Immediate results through optimization development and management, achieving a firstyear savings of $2.7M.

    • District Field Services Manager
      • Jun 2000 - Jan 2001

      • Managed 110 union couriers, managers, and administrative personnel.• Responsible for service performance, finance management, and customer service.• Service performance improvement of 8.3%, achieving the highest service level at thislocation in the prior 6 years, and the highest performance amongst all Service Centers inRegion• Continued to manage all aircraft operations in San Francisco-Bay Area• Promoted to this position

    • Aircraft Operations Manager
      • Apr 1997 - Jan 2001

      • Position held concurrent to District Field Operations Manager through January 2001.

    • Service Center Operations Manager
      • Apr 1992 - Apr 1997

    • Field Services Supervisor
      • Feb 1986 - Apr 1992

  • Air Liquide
    • Oakland, Ca
    • Regional Distribution Manager
      • 1985 - 1986
      • Oakland, Ca

  • UPS
    • Oakland, Ca
    • Operations Supervisor – Regional Truck & Air Hub
      • 1983 - 1985
      • Oakland, Ca

Education

  • Saint Mary's College of California
    Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration
  • Saint Mary's College of California
    Bachelor of Science Degree, Economics

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