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LaBreda Gray (Bre')

Sarepta,Louisiana

Summary

Professional Operations Manager with proven Safety Supervisory track record and optimizing regional processes while driving efficiency. Skilled in strategic planning, logistics management, and resource allocation. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and consistent achievement of targets. Reliable, results-driven, and adept at navigating dynamic environments. Self-starting licensed CDL holder, with flat bedding OTR experience as well as Oilfield, Sandbox, Saltwater, Oversized 100,000 lbs+ hauling experience; offering high-level experience in supervision of workover and completion operations. Very adept at directing work of completion consultants and completion supervisors. Successful and very well organized, attentive to detail and vigilant in achieving safety and environmental impact reduction objectives.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Assistant Site Supervisor

Trinity Enterprise and Services LLC
Shreveport, Louisiana
02.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated crew and subcontractor work activities and materials acquisition and maintenance.
  • Scheduled labor, ordered materials and coordinated with other contractors to complete projects.
  • Maintain knowledge of construction safety standards, serve as a resource for safety issues, and ensure maintenance of safety equipment and PPE
  • Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and maintaining open lines of communication throughout the project duration.
  • Built a reputation as an adaptable problem solver who excels in identifying potential issues and implementing practical solutions.
  • Enhanced subcontractor performance through regular meetings focused on scope alignment, schedule adherence, and quality control measures.

Operations Manager

Durden Trucking and Logistics
09.2017 - 02.2023
  • Coordinated dispatching of drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Experience conducting hazard analyses, administering safety programs, developing controls, implementing safeguards, contributing to safe work environments
  • Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expense without compromising customer service levels.
  • Oilfield Contracts with HALIBURTON, LIBERTY OIL, SCHLUMBERGER, ETC
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Led hiring of over 100's of drivers' onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Coordinated safety protocols and mapping with state issued permits.
  • Organized dining and lodging arrangements on coordinated runs with CLC Lodging
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
  • Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

Insurance Sales Manager

State Farm Insurance
06.2011 - 03.2017
  • Accompanied new agents on sales calls and identified insurance sales opportunities.
  • Cultivated mutually beneficial client relationships through telephone calls and meetings.
  • Adhered to legal requirements and agency and industry regulations in selling and servicing insurance policies.
  • Collaborated with commercial clients to reduce exposures through introduction of new products and modification of existing policies.
  • Structured internal role-playing exercises to improve agents' sales effectiveness, overcome client objections and enhance client renewal rates.
  • Guided agents through life, health, property and casualty insurance licensing and renewal processes.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

East Baton Rouge Schools
08.2010 - 05.2011
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
  • Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.

Insurance Sales Agent

American Income Life
07.2008 - 07.2010
  • Sought out new clients and developed client relationships through networking, direct referrals, lead databases and cold calling.
  • Customized existing insurance programs to suit individual client needs by analyzing specific requirements.
  • Recommended type and amount of coverage based on analysis of customers' circumstances using persuasive sales techniques.
  • Sold life and other various insurance products to individuals and affinity groups within assigned territory using consultative selling techniques.

Leasing Agent

Riverstone Residential Group
07.2003 - 06.2008
  • Responsible for receiving and processing applications for Tax Credit apartment homes
  • This entails inspecting apartments units every week to make sure they are available and ready for move in
  • Also, consulting with a maintenance team to see that these units are in proper condition and fit for living.

Education

CDL - Commercial Driver Training

Diesel Driving Academy
Shreveport, LA
05-2017

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix
Baton Rouge, LA
10-2011

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Dillard University
New Orleans, LA
07-2006

Skills

  • Can type 80 WPM
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Organization
  • Team leadership
  • Safety and compliance inspections
  • Training and mentoring
  • Problem-solving
  • Planning and implementation
  • Complete tasks and see them through (very goal oriented)
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Power Point, Excel, Word, Word perfect, Spss, MegaStat
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Certification

  • Licensed CDL-2017
  • Tankers
  • Hazmat
  • TWIC: Expires- 2027-08-26
  • OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 Certified
  • Property and Casualty License October 2012 to Current
  • Life and Health Insurance February 2009 to Current

Timeline

Construction Assistant Site Supervisor

Trinity Enterprise and Services LLC
02.2023 - Current

Operations Manager

Durden Trucking and Logistics
09.2017 - 02.2023

Insurance Sales Manager

State Farm Insurance
06.2011 - 03.2017

Substitute Teacher, K-12

East Baton Rouge Schools
08.2010 - 05.2011

Insurance Sales Agent

American Income Life
07.2008 - 07.2010

Leasing Agent

Riverstone Residential Group
07.2003 - 06.2008

CDL - Commercial Driver Training

Diesel Driving Academy

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Dillard University