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Craig Long

Fayetteville,AR

Summary

Talented Vice President with 16 years of experience and successful career in planning, developing and executing events and initiatives to achieve maximum potential. Creative and highly strategic with excellent leadership and client relations abilities. Professional and outgoing with success in building relationships and attracting new clients.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Vice President

Hub Group
Fayetteville, AR
12.2018 - 08.2022
  • Developed and implemented strategies for expanding the organization's market reach.
  • Directed annual budgeting process and oversaw financial performance of departmental operations.
  • Managed relationships with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure successful collaborations.
  • Established key performance indicators to track progress against organizational objectives.
  • Conducted regular reviews of business operations, identified areas for improvement, and proposed solutions.
  • Recruited, trained, mentored, and evaluated staff members in order to optimize their effectiveness.
  • Developed new policies and procedures to increase efficiency in department.
  • Evaluated current systems and processes to identify opportunities for streamlining operations.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers while ensuring competitive pricing structures.
  • Cultivated and maintained industry relationships and customer partnerships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize business success.
  • Delivered organizational performance reports on weekly basis to executive team.

Vice President Transportation

CaseStack, Inc.
Santa Monica, CA
11.2006 - 12.2018
  • Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the organization.
  • Formulated policies that improved operational efficiency and productivity.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for services, products and supplies.
  • Established performance standards for staff members in order to drive productivity levels up.
  • Designed incentive programs that motivated staff members while ensuring profitability targets were met.
  • Identified problems and implemented solutions to better streamline operations.
  • Communicated regularly with executive team members to deliver pertinent details related to progress status and direction for projects.
  • Made recommendations to senior leaders on business strategy and initiatives.
  • Implemented and monitored internal control procedures.
  • Negotiated contract specifications with major vendors.
  • Directed annual budgeting processes and verified alignment with company objectives.
  • Developed and analyzed cost vs. revenue metrics to monitor staff performance.
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Cultivated and maintained industry relationships and customer partnerships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize business success.
  • Controlled business direction changes and provided support during restructurings.
  • Ordered analysis of location and business unit performance, resulting in closure or consolidation of underperforming areas.
  • Hired new managers to drive sustainable business growth.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
  • Hired, trained and mentored 200+ staff members to maximize productivity.
  • Negotiated carrier tariffs and contracts to keep costs low and meet budget targets.
  • Grew company sales volume by 600% and employee level by 1500% to handle expanded business and growth into market.
  • Monitored business trend forecasts and adjusted budgets and operational plans to maximize growth and opportunities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX
04-1986

Skills

  • Strategic goals
  • Process Improvements
  • Partnership Development
  • Innovation management
  • Staff Development
  • Revenue Generation
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Financial Reporting
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Budget Preparation
  • Strategic leadership

Timeline

Senior Vice President

Hub Group
12.2018 - 08.2022

Vice President Transportation

CaseStack, Inc.
11.2006 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Lubbock Christian University

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