Gregory K. Watson 540 Itawamba Rd Collierville, Tennessee, 38107 (901)854-9782 or (901)552-8032 watsongk@aol.com

Profile: An aggressive and success oriented professional with over 26 years of Management and Senior Management experience with a Fortune 100 Corporation who has experience in employee relations, including recruitment, hiring, performance appraisal, training, development and adheres to complete P&L responsibilities. Accurate, precise, and highly ethical in all work related assignments-able to immediately contribute to corporate financial goals and objectives.

Education: Austin Peay State University Clarksville, Tennessee Bachelor of Science Industrial Technology (1984) Corporate Awards: Multiple Express Five Star Award Winner: 1999; 2001; 2008 Skills Summary Project Management Human Resource Management Transportation Management Process Management Employee Relations Employee Training/Development Employment Law Financial Accounting Labor Relations Organizational Change Mgmt. Negotiation Organizational Behavior Strategic Staffing Event Planning Developing Budgets Cross Functional Leadership Time Management Team Building & Global Environment) Process Improvement Operations Management Logistics Management Customs Interface Recruitment and Retention Mgmt. Organizational Development Professional Experience Sr. Manager, FedEx Express (AGFS), Outbound Operations, Memphis World Hub, 2006-Present Established strategic goals by gathering pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information; identifying and evaluating trends and options; choosing a course of action; defining objectives; evaluating outcomes. Accomplished financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. Staffed and managed exempt and non-exempt employees. Sr. Manager, FedEx Express (AGFS), Int’l Export/Import Command Center, Memphis World Hub, 2004-2006. Coordinate, direct and control the accuracy and flow of Clearance information through the Clearance Information Network. Ensure end-to-end regulatory compliance and optimum clearance performance. Leads management team in system issues analysis, identifies root cause of deficiencies and recommends corrective action. Design and develops business justification documentation as necessary to implement recommended corrective actions. Lead system analysis and critical issues resolution. Lead management consultation by coordinating and leading cross functional teams and providing specialized import/export regulatory expertise. Lead statistical ops analysis and remedy implementation. Evaluate the impact of system change requests. Assist managers in training, development and mentoring of associate and staff level analysts. Sr. Manager, FedEx Express (AGFS), Outbound Operations, Memphis World Hub, 1996-2004 Maintained staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees and managers; maintaining a safe, secure, and legal work environment;

Gregory K. Watson 540 Itawamba Rd Collierville, Tennessee, 38107 (901)854-9782 or (901)552-8032 watsongk@aol.com

developing personal growth opportunities. Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.

Manager, Hub Area Review Process, FedEx Express (CSSD), Memphis World Hub, 1996 Instituted a comprehensive evaluation value-added program to identify opportunities for existing processes. Developed and initiated process maps to aid in Management development. Manager, FedEx Express (AGFS), Domestic and Export Outbound Operations, Memphis World Hub, 1992- 1995. Managed and coordinated various Export and Domestic Outbound Operations. Responsibilities include package flow control, container reconciliation and accurate reporting of sort critical information. Managed of a staff of 25 employees that included administration personnel as well as sort employees. Interfacing with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, regulatory agencies and brokerage operations for expedited customs clearance and movement Production Supervisor, National Linen Services, Memphis, Tennessee, 1990 – 1991. Managed a group of over 50 employees to ensure overall production met or exceeded the established standards. Responsibilities included, inventory control and continual monitoring of chemical and tool use to maintain cost efficiencies. Vocational Evaluator/Counselor, Career Systems Development Corp., Memphis, Tennessee, 1985 - 1990 Assist clients in assessing their skill levels; abilities, aptitudes, and interests. Instructed clients during the evaluation process. Maintained records, written assessments and narratives that outlined that client’s behavior progress. Conducted in-depth interviews and developed Employability Development Plans for each prospective client. Assistant Football Coach, Austin Peay University, Clarksville, Tennessee, 1983- 1984 Coached and developed freshman defensive backs and offensive scout team. Supervision of weight training programs. Maintained quality control, reviews game films of opponents to identify tendencies and preparation of scouting reports. COMMUNITY SERVICE:

• March of Dimes (Walk As One coordinator) - Memphis • United Way Campaign Coordinator - Memphis • Target House – Volunteer