DALEANEE SUMMERS
Lake Ozark,MO
Summary
Results-driven transportation and logistics leader with extensive experience managing customer accounts, transportation operations, final-mile delivery networks, strategic implementations, contract negotiations, supply chain analytics, and enterprise cost-reduction initiatives. Proven success leading customer onboarding, RFP support, carrier and provider implementation, operational optimization, and cross-functional teams. Promoted to Senior Manager in June 2022 and recognized for delivering data-driven solutions that improve profitability, service performance, and operational efficiency. Adept at leveraging analytics and business intelligence to drive strategic decision-making, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. Committed to continuous professional development with a strong focus on AI integration within transportation and supply chain operations, and continuous improvement methodologies. Actively expanding knowledge in Artificial Intelligence applications, Lean practices, and Six Sigma Black Belt disciplines to foster innovation, enhance operational performance, and deliver scalable business solutions in complex logistics environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
MERIDIAN WORLDWIDE TRANSPORTATION GROUP
06.2022 - Current
- Lead strategic transportation and logistics initiatives supporting multiple customer accounts across diverse industries.
- Direct customer onboarding and implementation efforts, ensuring seamless integration, operational readiness, and successful launch execution.
- Manage implementation and performance oversight of final-mile delivery providers and transportation partners.
- Lead contract development, vendor negotiations, and commercial discussions to optimize service levels and reduce operating costs.
- Provide company-wide data analytics and business intelligence to support operational, financial, and strategic decision-making.
- Drive cost-saving initiatives through network analysis, process optimization, carrier performance management, and continuous improvement programs.
- Partner with sales and executive leadership on RFP responses, pricing strategies, operational design, and competitive bid development.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects while aligning operational execution with customer expectations and corporate objectives.
- Present operational performance, trends, and recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
Manager, Transportation Analytics & Operations
MERIDIAN WORLDWIDE TRANSPORTATION GROUP
04.2017 - 05.2022
- Supported transportation operations through analytics, reporting, process improvement, and operational planning.
- Developed management reporting tools and performance dashboards to improve visibility into transportation operations.
- Collaborated with operations, customer service, and leadership teams to improve service performance and execution.
- Identified opportunities for efficiency gains and operational improvements through data analysis.
Orientation Administrator
SWIFT TRANSPORTATION
10.2014 - 04.2017
- Coordinated onboarding logistics and orientation programs for transportation personnel.
- Managed scheduling, materials, communications, and program execution to ensure successful onboarding experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Supply Chain Management
University of Phoenix
SSBB Certification -
Management & Strategy Institute
03-2024
Skills
- Transportation & Logistics Leadership
- Final Mile Operations
- Customer Onboarding & Implementation
- Strategic Account Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Carrier Management
- RFP Development & Bid Support
- Supply Chain Analytics
- Cost Reduction Initiatives
- KPI & Performance Management
- Process Improvement through Lean Management Skills
- Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Vendor Relations
- Active interest in AI integration within transportation and supply chain optimization
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Operations management
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Data-driven decision making
- Organizational improvement
- Partnership development
- Organizational development
- Logistics operations management
- Warehousing functions
- Logistics support services
Timeline
Senior Manager
MERIDIAN WORLDWIDE TRANSPORTATION GROUP
06.2022 - Current
Manager, Transportation Analytics & Operations
MERIDIAN WORLDWIDE TRANSPORTATION GROUP
04.2017 - 05.2022
Orientation Administrator
SWIFT TRANSPORTATION
10.2014 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Supply Chain Management
University of Phoenix
SSBB Certification -
Management & Strategy Institute