TRANSPORTATION - Highly skilled managing routes, delivery of packages on time while following all Department of Transportation polices. Excellent communication skills working with clients, management teams to ensure the highest level of service. Ability to operate and navigate a GVWR 10,000 lb. delivery van.
Seasoned Business Owner/Operator well-versed in technical nuances and details governing top-notch organizational policy. Hands-on approach to drafting strategy and cultivating talent to meet complex, varying expectations. Brings strong business acumen, cultivated over more than eight-year period to deliver superior day-to-day business performance. Real-world practical experience serving suppliers, contractors and customers alike to streamline operations.
Veteran 92y with top-level skills in Unit Supply. Likeable personality and customer-focused background coupled with expertise in Purchasing. Ready to tackle new challenges and build success with exciting organization.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
ROWDY REFUNDS, MISSISSIPPI & LOUISIANA
Hammond, LA
01.2014 - Current
Direct the operations for two tax preparation offices
Hire, train and supervise a team of twelve employees ensuring all taxes are prepared according to IRS regulations
Ensure all clients receive expert advice on tax filings and resolve any discrepancies
Accomplishments:
Established this full-service tax office with two offices in Mississippi and Louisiana.
Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state and federal levels.
Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations and write-ups for organizations and entities.
Delivered comprehensive tax documentation required for accurate individual and corporate returns.
Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities.
Consulted with clients to assess and mitigate future tax liabilities and determine eligibility for tax abatement.
Interviewed clients to collect information and gather necessary paperwork prior to preparing tax returns.
Prepared written responses or tax return amendments to resolve state and federal notices.
Contacted IRS or other relevant government organizations on behalf of client to address issues related to tax self-preparation.
Reviewed available data and compared against tax code to determine exemptions, deductions, and potential liabilities.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules and regulating inventory usage.
Evaluated report data to proactively adjust and enhance operations.
Owner
DHPS EXCAVATIONS, P&P TRUCKING
Ponchatoula, LA
01.2014 - 08.2021
Manage a delivery/transportation service specializing in the transportation of products including sand, gravel, dirt, and rocks
Hire and train team and monitor performance of a driver with a Class CDL License
Ensure all deliveries meet destination on-time
Manage client relations and investigate any changes in routes and delivery packages
Accomplishments:
Built a small transportation business from the ground-up and earned a reputation for excellent service
Generated new business contracts and sales by ensuring 100% client satisfaction.
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
Founded and managed trucking business, growing revenue to $100,000 in first year.
92Y Unit Supply Specialist
MILITARY, US Army
El Paso, Texas
06.2009 - 02.2017
Directly responsible for supporting the Testing Unit
In charge of testing equipment and providing documentation on results to senior teams
Managed a multi-million-dollar budget purchasing products to support the unit
Accomplishments:
Recipient of numerous accolades for job performance and leadership skills.
Responded to critical supply chain issues and devised contingency solutions to mitigate supply chain risk or inbound or outbound logistics disruptions.
Analyzed and applied benchmarking, cost and value chain analysis, and supply chain analysis.
Assisted in logistical training, issued property and shipped and received assets.
Coordinated and administered logistics actions to support property transactions and accountability programs.
Served as first-line supervisor and integrated supply chief and held and maintained top-secret clearance.
Prepared unit and organizational supply documentation.
Oversaw supply requests, accountability and receipts.
Maintained automated system for tracking group supplies and equipment.
Acted as primary contact for supply chain management systems, tools and data and ran regular reports in support of supply chain business processes.
Planned and conducted annual section training.
Completed monthly inventory counts of equipment on book for unit.
Participated in continuous improvement in contract execution process and delivered recommendations, ideas and plans to local and functional management.
Managed production levels, identified material shortages and monitored inventory levels to meet order delivery requirements.
Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
Managed distribution network, logistics, trade compliance and warehouse management.
Deployed logistics systems and outsourced transportation to maximize efficiency, cost and benefit.
Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
Computed and created purchase orders in network to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals.
Handled customs clearances and documentation to deliver goods in compliance with laws and regulations.
Oversaw $1,000,000 budget and purchasing needs for US Army.
Wrote standard operating procedures for department.