AS400
Jeisun Lawson
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Passionate and self-motivated professional successful at seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in operations focusing on increasing profits, reducing costs, and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Possesses entrepreneurial spirit, deep understanding of market trends, and keen eye for growth opportunities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner
LSE Freight LLC
10.2021 - Current
- Cultivate forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Develop key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Train and guide team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Negotiate price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Manage partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Control financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Maintain P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Direct technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
President
Chimney Masters LLC
10.2019 - Current
- Develop key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Monitor financial performance and implement measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards to meet organizational objectives.
- Support project management team for optimal performance.
- Oversee business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Initiate strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Monitor key business risks and establish risk management procedures.
- Manage financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
Transportation Manager
Utopian Transport LLC
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Led transportation brand that supports a national $160M producer and supplier of landscape products.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for equipment leases to minimize costs to company.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Created and managed budget for transportation department to cover expenses related to equipment, maintenance, personnel and vehicles.
- Developed and implemented initial and refresher safety training programs for department employees with focus on OSHA requirements.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
General Manager
Legacy Supply Chain Services
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Fostered a culture of accountability, engagement, quality and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and monitored operating and capital budgets
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Evaluated overall operations and works with leadership team to develop short and long-term goals to meet organizational objectives
- Developed and reviewed metrics to ensure that facility, company and customer goals were being met or exceeded
Terminal Manager
Wayfair
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Played a key role in improving customer satisfaction and driving repeat business in the Midwest region to 95%, by ensuring that Logistics Administrators and Home Delivery Partners provide world class customer experiences at every opportunity.
- Proactively managed and reduced Order Turn Time by monitoring scheduling, routing platform, and order management system to ensure the delivery as quickly as possible.
- Provided instruction and feedback to third party delivery partners regarding objective and subjective KPIs and expectations.
- Controlled all operations and financial functions while ensuring a safe workplace for all employees.
Director of Transportation
Utopian Transport, LLC
10.2016 - 10.2019
- Led a transportation company that supports a national $130M producer and distributor of landscape products
- Managed, monitored, and evaluated a Transportation/Maintenance staff of 24 employees over 8 locations within the DCA Outdoor Brand while maintaining all requirements of DOT and FMCSA
- Developed and managed key performance indicators and dashboard to ensure that transportation cost is in line with planned budget and forecasted sales
- Created and implemented all company procedures and processes that are key essentials for the company's operation.
- Proactively pursued the development and execution of strategic account plans to ensure achievement of assigned business goals
- Created and managed budget for transportation department to cover expenses related to equipment, maintenance, personnel and vehicles.
Terminal Operations Manager
YRC Freight
08.2008 - 03.2015
- Directed dock operations of 16 supervisors, 4 Shift Operations Managers, and 300 plus hourly union employees to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities and personnel to meet customer needs.
- Established and maintained a good working relationship with members so the CBA and Local Labor Union by resolving problems in a fair and timely manner.
- Developed freight strategies and movement plans, while managing hub coordination to ensure service to clients.
Education
M.B.A. - International Business
University of Phoenix
Overland Park, KS01.2009
B.A. - Economics, Business
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS12-2007
Skills
- Policy and procedure implementation
- Business strategy
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Risk management
- Business development
- Accounting operations
- Performance evaluation
- Employee management
- Budget development
- Financial planning
Software
Microsoft Suite
Power BI
Tableau
Salesforce
Blue Yonder
Timeline
Transportation Manager
Utopian Transport LLC
04.2022 - 12.2023
Co-Owner
LSE Freight LLC
10.2021 - Current
General Manager
Legacy Supply Chain Services
02.2021 - 03.2022
Terminal Manager
Wayfair
03.2020 - 02.2021
President
Chimney Masters LLC
10.2019 - Current
Director of Transportation
Utopian Transport, LLC
10.2016 - 10.2019
Terminal Operations Manager
YRC Freight
08.2008 - 03.2015
M.B.A. - International Business
University of Phoenix
B.A. - Economics, Business
University of Kansas
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