Brendyn Burns
Ponca City
Summary
Results-driven General Manager with expertise in leadership, project management, and performance improvements. Proven track record in driving business growth and maximizing operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Nancy Nelson Associates
Ponca City
04.2022 - 12.2025
- Managed cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Director of Purchasing
Canvest LLC
Edmond, OK
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed purchasing operations, ensuring timely acquisition of materials and supplies.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports.
- Launched training programs for staff members to enhance expertise in purchasing software applications.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
Warehouse Lead
Nancy Nelson Associates
Ponca City, OK
06.2017 - 03.2021
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored new staff on equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Facilitated cross-training amongst team members to enhance overall skillset and improve staff flexibility during peak seasons or absences.
Education
Associate of Business Administration - Business
Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa, OK05-2022
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Time management
- Training and coaching
- Project management
- Staff motivation
- Performance improvements
- Team player
Timeline
General Manager
Nancy Nelson Associates
04.2022 - 12.2025
Director of Purchasing
Canvest LLC
11.2021 - 03.2022
Warehouse Lead
Nancy Nelson Associates
06.2017 - 03.2021
Associate of Business Administration - Business
Northern Oklahoma College