Project Management Human Resources

Jeffrey Lawrence

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Archer City, TX 76351 Email: ad1fro@r.postjobfree.com

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – MANAGING DIRECTOR – CHIEF SAFETY DIRECTOR

Expert in: FMCSA/DOT Regulations – Transportation – Logistics – Safety

Performance oriented and accomplished CEO offering over 30 years of operations management and strategic planning expertise specifically in Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Safety and Trucking environments. Successful background building and leading results driven teams to meet and exceed business targets. Solid human resources and business management expertise. Willing to relocate.

Professional Strengths

Industry Partnership Development, Revenue Generation, Brand Management, SOP Development, Revenue Growth, Performance Optimization, Strategic Planning, Operations Oversight, Account Management, Cost Control, Team Building, Executive Leadership, Defining Company Vision, Business Development, Accident Investigations, Mission Planning, Project Management, Leadership Presentations, Employee Mentoring.

Certifications Education

First Aid/CPR Cooke County College 1982-1984

CVSA Certified instructor Texas Tech 1984-1985

Advanced HR trained SW Texas College 1985-1986

Microsoft Office Specialist-MOS

Texas Class A CDL APICS – CPIM, CLTD & CSCP

SAP, Oracle, JDE, ITS, Geotab, Samsara, LYTX Project Management Professional (PMP) Multiple WMS systems

Transportation Management Systems-TMS

DHS – TWIC Card

TSA – Pre-screened

Envigo RMS / Inotiv Co. 2022 - Present

Indianapolis, IN

Specialized LTL, Truckload, Air, Lift Gate, North America.

Director of U.S. Transportation & Logistics

Direct all Transportation functions for all North America operations, with 12 DC locations, 2 feed production facilities, and multiple research animal intake & transfer facilities. In the U.S. & Canada, direct transport of research animals & ensuring the very best welfare & care. Transport specialty feeds & supplements. Oversee staff & drivers of 100+. P&L, staffing, HR, logistics, fleet procurement, fleet maintenance, safety, training, corporate structuring, strategies, project management & planning. SAP, ITS, Oracle, ELD, TMS, WMS, JDE.

Yellow Freight - YRC 2021- 2022

Oklahoma City, OK

LTL, Truckload & Rail carrier, North America

Line Haul Manager & Terminal Safety EHS

Turned around a problematic operation, improved CSA scores, improved driver & staff relations, led the team to being named #1 for the entire Yellow system for 2021, plus the 1st quarter of 2022 (#1 for the Terminal, Line Haul & Shop). Revised the entire safety focus for the dock, shop, city drivers & road drivers to dramatically reduce violations, accidents & injuries. Rebuilt the entire team structure for a more efficient daily operation. Responsible for the performance of over 400 staff, dock, shop & driver groups. Reduced waste, increased revenue & reduced employee turnover. Started a company sponsored new driver CDL academy to recruit & train new CDL drivers. Travel extensively to other terminals to assist & direct their turnaround procedures modeled after the OKC terminal.

LiftGateTrans 2005 – 2021

Wichita Falls, TX

North America’s #1 specialized transporter of high-end specialty freight for IT, Casino, Restaurant, Retail, Military & Entertainment Industries.

Founder, Chief Executive Office

Led startup of a transportation & logistics business and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning. Monitored industry trends and introduced new services to update marketing strategies. Spearheaded initiatives to keep business sustainable, agile, and scalable during industry changes. Warehousing & distribution 500k square ft 24/7 facility, Fleet management, maintenance, safety, operations, dispatch, fleet leasing & purchasing, for a 150+ size OTR, regional & local fleet. Vans, Reefers, flatbeds, liftgates & intermodal. Eased, internal restrictions on transportation operations, empowering employees to improve operations from inside out. Determined revenue and profit impacts of market strategies and led business direction toward profitable channels. Revitalized business plans and realigned company objectives to increase overall profits. Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility. Administered day-to-day operations, including accounting and budget management, business development, performance metrics and customer service. Drove improvements to technology to reduce waste, decrease bottlenecks and optimize profits. Cultivated and maintained strong industry relationships and customer partnerships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize business success. Sold to larger international investment company.

Stage Call 1999-2005

Chandler, AZ

Specialized in transport of Entertainment & Media events.

Trucking Contractor

Consistently provided exceptional service and attention to customers and stakeholders. Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions. Provided excellent service and attention to customers in face-to-face encounters and through phone conversations. Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines. Protected company brand and improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to prevent problems from arising.

Swift Transportation 1996-1999

Dallas, TX

Sr Driver Trainer

Trained new drivers on all aspects of OTR trucking. Road tested graduates of the training program, served on the driver trainer board. Trainer of the year 3 years in a row. Million-mile safer driver recipient.

Texas Stage Cargo 1993-1996

Houston, TX

Directed a comprehensive safety program to ensure safe warehouse, building & driver operations.

Safety EHS & Maintenance Director

Drove all fleet maintenance programs. Worked with operations leadership to maintain safe and effective protective gear. Trained and mentored warehouse & transportation employees in safety practices and evaluation procedures. Kept facilities in compliance with OSHA, TXDOT & Federal DOT guidelines. Promoted a culture of safety dedicated to maintaining maximum productivity in a safe manner. Developed and implemented company-wide safety initiatives, driving substantial reductions in identified hazards and incidents with injury.

US NAVY – Honorably Discharged 1991 - 1993

San Diego, CA

Airman

V-5 primary flight control division, managed all procurement, logistics, budgeting & supply chain.

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