BILLIE JEAN POWELL
Gardendale
Summary
Entrepreneurial Owner with experience and solid history of business success. Built operations from ground up with strategic and scalable approaches. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Enthusiastic Branch Manager experienced in leading branch staff to exceed sales goals while delivering excellent customer service.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
DOT CCOORDINATOR/Fleet Manager
SLOAN ENERGY SERVICES
Odessa
11.2025 - Current
- Managed fleet maintenance schedules to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
- Coordinated vehicle inspections and compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with vendors for timely procurement of parts and services.
- Maintained fleet of vehicles, including scheduling preventative maintenance and repairs.
- Identified issues with work vehicles and put in maintenance requests with shop department.
- Reviewed driver logs for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Created reports on vehicle utilization, mileage tracking and other metrics as needed.
- Monitored budget expenses to ensure compliance with company guidelines.
- Managed inventory levels of spare parts used in maintenance activities.
OWNER
HIS & HER LOGISTICS
GARDENDALE
01.2018 - 11.2025
- Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Trained teams on specific operations, applicable procedures and techniques for each job site.
- Kept up-to-date on DOT regulatory changes affecting business operations And laws .
- In this time frame I ventured out and opened a commission terminal for another company where i started with 3 trucks of my own and built it to have 9 other owner operators in my terminal.
Dispatcher/Terminal Manager
FastTrac Transportation Inc.
Odessa
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Communicated with dispatched personnel and drivers to ensure efficiency.
- Scheduled employees, deliveries and special needs for various oil companies and vendors.
- Dispatched drivers and tracked on-time deliveries.
- Reviewed e-logs and [Type] system data to identify service hours violations, driver speed issues and fleet safety performance problems.
- Use Motive and Geo Tab database to maintain and oversee company fuel and mobile communications programs.
Assistant Operator
Halliburton Energy Services
ODESSA
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Inspected equipment regularly and advised lead operators on malfunctions and other abnormal conditions.
- Followed material safety data sheets for proper handling of common and hazardous chemicals.
- Drove forklifts, transfer trucks and vehicles with trailers to move loads around and throughout oilfield location .
- Lubricated high-friction bearings and other performance components to help prevent breakdowns.
- Prepared machines to begin production cycles and properly adjusted settings.
APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN
B & D INDUSTRIES
ODESSA
11.2013 - 11.2016
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
- Put in new new electrical components, fixtures and motors.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas.
- Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
- Adhered to company standards and OSHA regulations for work site safety.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring and adjusted breaker boxes.
Branch Manager
CASH COW
West Monroe
03.2010 - 07.2013
- Built strong rapport with new and existing clients to better serve financial needs and promote branch loyalty.
- Educated customers on variety of loan products and available credit options to promote valuable decision-making.
- Developed annual branch business plan for maximum profitability and effectiveness.
- Produced monthly and quarterly sales tax reports for each jurisdiction, prepared commissions and monitored bi-weekly payroll administration.
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
Rayville
01.1995 - 03.2010
- Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
- Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions.
- Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory and daily activity management.
- Set schedules and delegated assignments based on team strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels.
- Reviewed monthly sales and performance reports to support operational planning and strategic decision-making.
- Oversaw daily operations of store, including inventory and supply restocking, cash-handling and assisting customers.
- Oversaw daily operations by delegating tasks, managing shift changes and conducting keyholder duties to open and close business.
- Analyzed inventory trends to guide product ordering and develop sales promotions to minimize overstock.
Education
DOT COMPLIANCE - Transportation Management
Midland College
Midland, TX06.2023
GED -
OUACHITA PARISH HIGH SCHOOL
MONROE LA05.2002
Skills
- Labor relations
- Strategic planning
- Profit and loss analysis
- Staff training and development
- Hiring and staffing
- Workplace Safety
- Analytical Thinking
- Shift Scheduling
- PPE Compliance
- Call Center Operations
- Onboarding and Orientation
Timeline
DOT CCOORDINATOR/Fleet Manager
SLOAN ENERGY SERVICES
11.2025 - Current
Dispatcher/Terminal Manager
FastTrac Transportation Inc.
10.2020 - 05.2022
OWNER
HIS & HER LOGISTICS
01.2018 - 11.2025
Assistant Operator
Halliburton Energy Services
11.2016 - 01.2018
APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN
B & D INDUSTRIES
11.2013 - 11.2016
Branch Manager
CASH COW
03.2010 - 07.2013
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
01.1995 - 03.2010
DOT COMPLIANCE - Transportation Management
Midland College
GED -
OUACHITA PARISH HIGH SCHOOL