Laurie Gramke
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated business leader with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Strategic problem solver and strong customer service, multitasking and time management abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Duke Transportation LLC
Cincinnati, OH
01.2016 - 04.2023
- Managed day to day operations for a 20 truck terminal.
- Responsible for Safety compliance and on boarding drivers.
- Oversaw receivables and payables.
- Responsible for payroll for W-2 and 1099 employees.
- Negotiated freight rates and managed customer accounts.
Owner
Incline Transfer
Cincinnati, OH
09.2015 - 07.2019
- Owned and operated a logistics brokerage company.
- Responsible for securing new customer accounts.
- Negotiated truckload rates for customers.
- Provided on-time pick up and delivery.
Vice President
RAM Motor Freight, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
04.2013 - 09.2015
- Responsible for managing a $19M trucking company.
- Managed employees, drivers and account managers.
- The Controller, Operations Manager, Safety Director and Maintenance Supervisor reported to me daily.
- Ran a bi-weekly meeting of Department Managers with the objective to increase revenue and reduce operating expenses.
- Responsible for negotiating health care rates and providing health care insurance for employees.
- Responsible for hiring and terminating employees.
Sales Representative/Account Manager
RAM Motor Freight, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
02.1997 - 04.2013
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on the best solutions.
- Communicated with management and offered feedback in operations as to how best satisfy customer needs and create customer loyalty.
- Prepared bid packages and generated customer reports.
Freight Broker Manager
RAM Motor Freight, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
05.1993 - 02.1997
- Responsible for managing the truckload brokerage division and training employees.
- Responsible for finding carriers and building relationships.
- Negotiated carrier rates and moved customer freight.
- Developed customer relations and provided them with truckload rates and freight solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH05.1993
Skills
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Relationship Customer Building
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Relationship Team Building
- Business Growth and Marketing Strategies
- Time Management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Timeline
Vice President
Duke Transportation LLC
01.2016 - 04.2023
Owner
Incline Transfer
09.2015 - 07.2019
Vice President
RAM Motor Freight, Inc.
04.2013 - 09.2015
Sales Representative/Account Manager
RAM Motor Freight, Inc.
02.1997 - 04.2013
Freight Broker Manager
RAM Motor Freight, Inc.
05.1993 - 02.1997
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Xavier University
Similar Profiles
Donavon EllisDonavon Ellis
Owner/President at Duke Transportation LLCOwner/President at Duke Transportation LLC
Amanda NguyenAmanda Nguyen
Administrative Assistant at DUKE TAILOR & ASSOCIATES LLCAdministrative Assistant at DUKE TAILOR & ASSOCIATES LLC
Alejandro SalazarAlejandro Salazar
Maintenance Technician at Duke City Commercial LlcMaintenance Technician at Duke City Commercial Llc
Lance GillLance Gill
Machinist at M&SMachinist at M&S
Tyler PollockTyler Pollock
RPA Developer at DMI Inc.RPA Developer at DMI Inc.