Lance James
Owner Transportation Company
West Haven,CT
Summary
Results-driven Owner with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations. Astute Business Owner experienced in operations management, competitive analysis and financial management. Demonstrated success in growth and innovation. Capitalized on new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives and reach sales objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
Fairy Tale Travel LLC
Wallingford, United States
01.2011 - Current
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
- Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
- Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
- Led screening, hiring and staff scheduling to maintain compliance with group goals.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
Safety Manager
ABC Buses And Limos
Northford, CT
05.2004 - 12.2010
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Facilitated training for 96 employees.
- Developed and implemented company procedures that effectively reduced job site accidents by 30%.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
Special Constable
New Haven Board Of Education
New Haven, CT
06.2004 - 12.2007
- Confronted and resolved emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Protected life and property through enforcement of regulations and laws.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Performed general patrol services and provided traffic control.
- Provided crime prevention suggestions and recommendations.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
Education
GED -
Martin Luther King High School
Detroit MI06.1992
Skills
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Board Oversight
- Leadership and People Development
- Business Correspondence
- Operational Analysis
- Executive Leadership
- Integrity and Transparency
- Industry Expertise
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Change and Growth Management
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
Fairy Tale Travel LLC
01.2011 - Current
Special Constable
New Haven Board Of Education
06.2004 - 12.2007
Safety Manager
ABC Buses And Limos
05.2004 - 12.2010
GED -
Martin Luther King High School
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