Chance Ragsdale
Spring Hill,TN
Summary
Results-driven Senior Account Executive with 5 years combined construction and logistics experience. Adept in developing and maintaining client relationships, negotiation, and driving growth through strategic solutions. Expertise in market analysis, operational efficiency, and cross departmental collaboration. Proven track record of optimizing clients supply chain processes and delivering exceptional service to clients. Committed to leveraging industry knowledge and innovative strategies to achieve efficiency and foster long-term partnerships.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Account Executive
Steamboat Transportation Group, LLC
03.2023 - Current
- Utilizes CRM effectively to manage client information and track progress on accounts.
- Mentors new account executives, fostering a positive work environment and encouraging professional growth.
- Negotiates contracts that maximize profit margins while maintaining competitive pricing for clients.
- Building and managing a book of business that added $1,877,411.39 revenue and $453,365.13 NET profit in the first year.
- Closed and manages two of the top five most profitable accounts in the company.
- Managed White Glove and Trade Show deliveries for multiple retail chains.
- Successfully coordinated Drayage, Over Dimensional, and Over the Road projects moving multimillion dollar machines, parts, and equipment for the automotive sector.
- Prepares detailed reports on account performance, highlighting key achievements and areas for improvement during client meetings.
Freight Broker
Nolan Transportation Group, LLC
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Monitored market and negotiated rates based on trends.
- Developed strong relationships with carriers and clients, fostering trust and loyalty.
- Contacted existing customers to update accounts and confirm deals.
- Negotiated competitive rates with carriers, resulting profitable margins for my team.
- Planned OD, FTL, LTL, Drayage, Expedited, and White Glove shipments for Manufacturers and Forwarders.
Jr. Construction Manager
Joe McGee Construction
12.2018 - 08.2021
- Performed weekly erosion control inspections and filed EC reports to MDOT for all assigned projects.
- Inspected jobs to ensure all OSHA standards were met.
- Traffic Control and maintenance coordination on assigned jobs.
- Weekly updates to MS and AL 811 One Call Lists.
- Delivered Bids and attended bid lettings.
- Installed temporary and permanent signage for assigned projects.
- Prepared subcontracts for new jobs.
- Oversaw all field purchase orders and their submissions.
- Managed and reported all on site expenditures.
- Earthwork 4D: entered Cross sections and Take off quantities.
- Requested quotes and worked with sub contractors on current estimates.
- Assisted CM in keeping equipment NIST Certificates up to date.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Mississippi
University, MS05.2017
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Account Management
- Customer Service
- Budget Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Data Analytics
- Project Coordination
- Evaluation and Reporting
- Risk Management
- Vendor Management
Certification
- OHSA 30 - Construction Safety and Health
- SWPPP
Timeline
Sr. Account Executive
Steamboat Transportation Group, LLC
03.2023 - Current
Freight Broker
Nolan Transportation Group, LLC
08.2021 - 03.2023
Jr. Construction Manager
Joe McGee Construction
12.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Mississippi
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