Leland "TJ" Jourdan II
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished Consultant and Project Manager drives organizational improvements through leveraging expertise in research and system enhancement. Well-versed in collaborating with employees and leaders to resolve control and procedural problems negatively affecting business operations. Dedicated to cost, process and resource optimization. Known for using data-driven analytics, developing positive relationships with customers and cross-functional teams. Proficient in delivering cost savings, process improvements, improved efficiency and exceeding quotas. Proficient knowledge of inventory and supply chain management, ERP systems and fracking operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/Consultant
Forth Acres Consulting
01.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded raising initial fund of $100,000 USD to invest in diverse start-ups through driving business decisions and strategic selection of investors
- Identified four key investment targets for funding to position organization for next raise of $500,000 to support ongoing operations
- Contract management, MSA creation, vendor sourcing, selection management through market price research and tactical negotiation strategies
- Managed change in suppliers from Russian to Kenyan companies for product and paper supply
- Overcame supply chain issues using creative strategies to manage and expedite deliveries from closed ports and restricted areas to alternative countries.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Consultant/Business Development
Black Marlin Marine
01.2020 - Current
- Identifying minority and gender specific diversity suppliers to provide top-level services supporting Chevron GOM and offshore client operations
- Vendor sourcing, management and relationship building to support overall procurement strategies
- Creating mentor / protégé agreements and contractual management between clients and suppliers
- Mobilization of maritime vessels to project sites, ensuring proper load and equipment per project schedule and requirements
- Onsite and field logistical services to ensure proper deployment of supplies and equipment
- Process improvement through finding inefficiencies, streamlining logistics and routing to effect cost savings
- Oversight of Contract Management team and vessel availability
- Identifying business development opportunities to support minority-owned businesses operating across the offshore space.
- Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
- Negotiated contracts and closed sales with new and existing clients.
Founder/Consultant
Primo Bags, LTD
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Secured $250,000 funding necessary for construction of factory, machines and raw materials necessary for production
- Established efficient supply chain into Kigali from vendors in Russia and China
- Identified target areas to branch out organization to diversify revenue streams
- Consultancy for other sustainability-based businesses.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
Logistics Consultant / Production Field Level Equipment Coordinator
Chevron
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Project consultant supporting production wells, tasked with streamlining production trucking operations in the Permian Basin for five field offices
- Ensured cost savings of +$500,000USD monthly through strategic negotiation and collaboration with logistics service providers
- Drove process improvements through efficiently combining loads
- Developed weekly report process for field offices to capture and demonstrate cost savings totaling +$3M USD during entirety of consultancy
- Coordinated with drilling FLEC, mobilizing frac trucks, spoilers, and equipment trucks needed on-site per project requirements
- Ensured all trucks and loads sent out contained proper equipment and arrived per project schedule
- Vendor sourcing, vendor management and facilitation of purchase orders
- Creation of vendor MSA’s, maintenance contracts, derailment / emergency planning contracts.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Led third-party vendors in achieving delivery time and cost targets.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
Logistics Coordinator, •Logistics
Smart Sand
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Coordinator supporting terminal operations for Bakken pipeline
- Relocated to Minot, ND to support on-site management to ensure success of terminals
- Coordinated and mobilized deliveries from 105 car trains of Northern White Frac sand from Wisconsin to North Dakota for client base
- Meticulous planning and coordination with project lead to ensure on-time, accurate deliveries per project guidelines
- Monitored the status of hydraulic fracking projects across Smart Sands client base and reported status changes to collaborative team
- Ensure proper reflection in ERP system of inventory, incoming materials and delivery timelines
- Collaborated with Smart Sands Supply Chain leadership, applicable governmental entities and local logistics carriers to manage the supply chain of last mile solutions delivery from Saskatoon, CA
- Built and maintained relationships with local vendors to maintain facility’s grounds and supplies
- Inventory control of large-scale equipment, supplies and resources.
- Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials returns to correct vendors.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Conducted audits to improve office logistics practices and procedures.
Bartender/Caddie
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Bartended and caddied at several of the Houston Area’s top private golf clubs such as Lochinvar, Carlton Woods and The Woodlands Country Club.
Film Director/Production Coordinator
Self
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Wrote, produced and sometimes directed feature length films, commercial and music videos
- Site Logistics focus included developing operating procedures to meet international and local permitting requirements, budget management and overall execution
- Successfully conveyed story through compelling long- and short-form videos.
- Independently conceptualized timelines, storyboards and themes of over 10 video projects.
- Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines.
- Managed casting and selected shot locations on 5 music videos
Education
Graduate Certificate - Corporate Strategy
University of London
London04.2023
Graduate Certificate - International Hospitality And Healthcare Services
Yonsei University
Seoul, South Korea04.2023
Certificate in Foundations of Project Management - Project Management
Google Coursera
Houston, TX04.2023
Graduate Certificate - Supply Chain Management
Duke University
Durham, NC01.2021
Certificate - Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt
Lean Six Sigma
Houston, TX11.2021
B.A. - English Literature
Cal State Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2010
Skills
- Negotiation
- Project Management
- Business Consulting
- Corporate Strategy and Development
- Networking
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Languages
Thai
Elementary
Timeline
Founder/Consultant
Forth Acres Consulting
01.2021 - Current
Consultant/Business Development
Black Marlin Marine
01.2020 - Current
Founder/Consultant
Primo Bags, LTD
01.2020 - 01.2022
Logistics Consultant / Production Field Level Equipment Coordinator
Chevron
08.2019 - 01.2020
Logistics Coordinator, •Logistics
Smart Sand
04.2018 - 08.2019
Bartender/Caddie
01.2015 - 01.2018
Film Director/Production Coordinator
Self
01.2010 - 01.2015
Graduate Certificate - Corporate Strategy
University of London
Graduate Certificate - International Hospitality And Healthcare Services
Yonsei University
Certificate in Foundations of Project Management - Project Management
Google Coursera
Graduate Certificate - Supply Chain Management
Duke University
Certificate - Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt
Lean Six Sigma
B.A. - English Literature
Cal State Northridge
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