Matthew Strauss

Experience

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  ASIG

  Feb 2004 - Aug 2004

  Ramp Agent

  Load and unload UPS, DHL, and Airborne Express aircraft while adhering to each respective airline's policies and procedures.

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  Airnet Systems

  Aug 2004 - Sept 2006

  Team Lead

  As a team lead with AirNet Systems, I was responsible for scheduling load crews to specific flights per operational need, as well as supervising ramp operations and DG handling.

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  US Airways (now American Airlines)

  Oct 2006 - Dec 2008

  Ramp Agent / Ramp Lead

  Load and unload US Airways aircraft, supervise gate operations.

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  FedEx Express

  Dec 2011 - now

  As one of Detroit's ramp managers, I co-lead a team of over 100 hourly employees including handlers, material handlers, ramp agents, dangerous goods specialists, truck control agents, and operations agents. I am the location safety manager and share internal audit responsibilities. As a QDM Expert, I lead local and district projects while participating in projects corporate-wide. I leverage emotional intelligence and one-on-one coaching to empower and develop employees and place great emphasis on team-building principles. Show less

  • Senior Operations Manager

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Ramp Operations Manager

    Dec 2017 - Jun 2022

  • Ramp Agent

    Nov 2015 - Nov 2017

  • Material Handler

    May 2012 - Nov 2015

  • Handler

    Dec 2011 - May 2012