Richard Godley
Valrico
Summary
Dynamic Vice President of Lubricants and Chemicals at Palmdale Oil, recognized for strategic planning and exceptional relationship building. Proven track record in business development and contract negotiation, driving significant growth. Adept at critical thinking and complex problem-solving, fostering high-performing teams to achieve ambitious goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President Lubricants and Chemicals
Palmdale Oil
07.2019 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs across multiple departments.
- Developed and implemented risk management strategies to ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to define organizational goals and align departmental objectives accordingly.
- Spearheaded cross-functional teams in executing high-impact projects, resulting in improved service delivery.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
- Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
- Launched new products or services in various markets by conducting comprehensive market research studies and tailoring offerings based on customer needs analysis.
Business Owner/Operator
Laramie Chemical and Oil
01.1999 - 07.2019
- Developed comprehensive business strategies to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely service delivery.
- Cultivated strong relationships with suppliers to optimize inventory management and procurement processes.
- Oversaw financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to achieve fiscal targets.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for customer service and operational procedures.
- Streamlined processes to reduce overhead costs and improve overall productivity.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Skills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Complex Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Business development
- Customer service
- Negotiation and persuasion
- Contract negotiation
Accomplishments
Successfully built a relationship between Palmdale and Castrol. Achieving a partnership that has dynamically been beneficial for both parties.
Replaced a long standing DFF partner with same or better service for Castrol customers all while growing on paper business for both parties.
Successfully converted 400k gallons of Citgo business to Castrol seamlessly.
Timeline
Vice President Lubricants and Chemicals
Palmdale Oil
07.2019 - Current
Business Owner/Operator
Laramie Chemical and Oil
01.1999 - 07.2019