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Julie Pennell

Taylorsville,NC

Summary

Highly motivated professional with 30+ years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with clients, colleagues, and staff, while managing administrative tasks, sales tasks, and employees. Comfortable working independently as a manager and leader or as a collaborative team member. Able to apply business experience and decisive judgment to meet and exceed the organization's common goals.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner/Dispatcher

Lake Hickory Express, LLC
Taylorsville, NC
10.2009 - 10.2023
  • Responsible for the oversight of a fleet of 3-5 trucks, ensuring efficient utilization of their trips.
  • Coordinated with drivers, brokers, and warehouse teams to guarantee timely and accurate deliveries.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to optimize routes, resulting in a reduction in transportation costs and minimizing empty miles.
  • Negotiated contracts with carriers and suppliers leading to a reduction in procurement expenses.
  • Monitored load boards daily to secure freight & upon delivery reviewed documentation to submit to factor.
  • Managed and scheduled maintenance to minimize the amount of time the drivers were not in route.

Business Owner/CEO

Hickory Rubber Thread, Inc
Hickory, NC
10.1997 - 06.2017
  • Developed and executed strategic procurement plans resulting in a reduction in procurement costs while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Established and nurtured relationships with international suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and ensuring on-time delivery of goods.
  • Conducted market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, potential suppliers, and cost-effective sourcing opportunities.
  • Implemented rigorous quality control measures to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.

Vice President

Flexfil Corporation
Hickory, NC
01.1989 - 10.1997
  • Responsible for oversight of the import processes of rubber threads, managing logistics, customs clearance, and documentation, ensuring timely delivery to production facilities.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including production, sales, & marketing to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
  • Implemented inventory management practices to optimize stock levels, reducing excess inventory carrying costs.
  • Established and maintained strategic relationships with key accounts, negotiating contracts, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Textiles, Merchandising, & Design -

University of Rhode Island
01.1985

Skills

  • Contract Negotiation
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Organization Skills
  • Analysis Skills
  • Purchasing
  • Warehouse Management
  • Leadership
  • Data Entry
  • Bookkeeping
  • Marketing
  • Management
  • Logistics
  • Customer Service
  • Sales

Timeline

Business Owner/Dispatcher

Lake Hickory Express, LLC
10.2009 - 10.2023

Business Owner/CEO

Hickory Rubber Thread, Inc
10.1997 - 06.2017

Vice President

Flexfil Corporation
01.1989 - 10.1997

Bachelor of Science in Textiles, Merchandising, & Design -

University of Rhode Island

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