Lyn Bannister
Broken Arrow,OK
Summary
Successful Company Owner with 20 years in Freight Transportation industry. Built horizontal and vertical connections to improve professional relationships with vendors and clients. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Trucking Company Owner
Landfast, Inc.
03.2003 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Negotiated sales and price quotes with supply chain.
- Implemented safety programs
Private Logistics Contractor
Land Air Express Inc.
02.1995 - 03.2003
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
- Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers, such as FedEx, UPS and major airlines.
- Operated as TSA Certified Driver
- Operated Forklift (Standing and Sitting)
Distribution Manager
Cort Furniture Rental
07.1984 - 03.1995
- Increased client retention by providing superior customer service.
- Controlled inventory transactions to reconcile ordering processes with demand forecasts.
- Built and maintained relationships with key suppliers and customers to support seamless operations.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Managed and dispatched drivers to various locations in 4 different cities.
- Inventory Control
- Supervised daily operations
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Brookhaven College
Dallas, TXSkills
- Operations Oversight
- Business Leadership
- Oversee Administrative Functions
- Manage Operations
- Cultivate Customer Relationships
- Train and Develop Team Members
- Forklift Operation
- Invoicing
Timeline
Trucking Company Owner
Landfast, Inc.
03.2003 - Current
Private Logistics Contractor
Land Air Express Inc.
02.1995 - 03.2003
Distribution Manager
Cort Furniture Rental
07.1984 - 03.1995
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Brookhaven College
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