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ROBERT WAYSON
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ROBERT WAYSON

Consultant, Operations-Revenue Generation Executive
Oklahoma

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

General ManagerVice President - Consulting ServicesPresident - Supply Chain SolutionsChief Operating OfficerConsultant

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsulting

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Biloxi, MSSouth CarolinaNorth CarolinaGeorgiaTulsa, OK
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

85000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Company Culture

Summary

Senior operations leader with 20+ years of experience driving performance across logistics, supply chain, and asset-based service environments. Proven track record of leading complex operations, improving cost structures, and scaling organizations through disciplined execution and data-driven decision making. Brings executive-level leadership into hands-on operational environments-owning full P&L performance, accelerating revenue growth, and improving customer experience. Particularly effective in turnaround, transition, and under-optimized asset environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President, Transportation

Central Transport International
  • Led transportation operations with responsibility for a $100M P&L, 1,200 drivers, fleet assets, terminals, and nationwide network performance.
  • Directed large-scale fleet strategy, network design, asset utilization, and service optimization across multi-state transportation operations.
  • Evaluated and implemented equipment, technology, and operating model decisions to improve fleet productivity, reduce operating costs, and support growth objectives.
  • Championed intermodal transportation initiatives that increased annual revenue by $9.3M (2.1%) while improving asset efficiency and network flexibility.
  • Led transportation network redesign and deployment of TMS, YMS, and WMS technologies, generating $675K in annual labor savings and improving operational visibility.
  • Directed regional operations and network expansion initiatives supporting service growth, improved asset utilization, and enhanced customer performance.
  • Managed cross-functional leadership teams responsible for operations, safety, maintenance coordination, customer service, and business development.
  • Led freight planning and infrastructure optimization programs for state DOTs, metropolitan planning organizations, and federal agencies (FHMWA, USDOT), developing strategies supporting long-term freight mobility, equipment utilization, and transportation system efficiency.
  • USF Dugan | CDM Smith

Founder & Principal

Prairie Palmetto Precision
01.2024 - Current
  • Provide fractional executive leadership and advisory services focused on operations, growth strategy, and organizational scalability.
  • Advise on operational performance, process design, and growth execution
  • Support business development and market expansion initiatives
  • Lead cross-functional projects across operations, sales, and leadership teams
  • Advisory Services

General Manager

Crystal Bay Marina
Skiatook, OK
09.2025 - 05.2026
  • Selected to lead full operational management of a marina investment property, bringing executive-level discipline to a hands-on, customer-facing environment.
  • Implemented non-organic revenue plan capturing 19% of previous annual revenues in single month
  • Drove occupancy growth, pricing optimization, and ancillary revenue expansion
  • Implemented operational structure across maintenance and customer experience
  • Established performance standards, accountability, and team development practices
  • Improved sales velocity and conversion processes in a seasonal, capacity-constrained business
  • Managed vendor contracts, facilities, and ongoing property improvements
  • Skiatook Marina LLC

Vice President - Consulting Services

LynnCo Supply Chain Solutions
Tulsa, OK
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Transformed an ad hoc advisory group into a structured, scalable consulting business unit.
  • Built operating model, service offerings, and delivery capability from the ground up
  • Led cross-functional teams delivering supply chain and operational transformation engagements
  • Established KPI frameworks, reporting, and governance structure
  • Partnered with executive leadership on growth strategy and business direction
  • Pre-deal and post-deal contributions for mid-market private equity firms
  • Assessed and optimized private fleets for two portfolio investments

President - Supply Chain Solutions

Premier Transportation
Atlanta, GA
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Led multi-site logistics business unit with full operational and financial accountability.
  • Managed $20M P&L across 10 facilities totaling 1M+ square feet
  • Led 1,000+ associates across distributed operations
  • Improved throughput by 29% through engineered process improvements
  • Implemented scalable operating model to support growth and efficiency

Site Leader

Amazon
Atlanta, GA
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Directed high-volume sortation center operations in a complex, fast-paced environment.
  • Led operation processing up to 400K packages daily
  • Managed workforce of up to 3,800 associates
  • Increased automation utilization by 37%, reducing cost per unit
  • Elevated site performance ranking through operational improvements

Director of Special Projects

Benore Logistics Systems
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Secured $20M Michelin contract and led implementation
  • Established PMO structure for complex project execution
  • Led process standardization and operational improvements

Education

Bachelor of Arts - undefined

University of South Carolina

PMO - Project Management

Six Sigma Green Belt - undefined

Skills

  • P&L Leadership
  • Operational Turnarounds
  • Asset Optimization
  • Revenue Growth & Pricing Strategy
  • Customer Experience Improvement
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Multi-Site Operations
  • Fleet Redevelopment
  • Process Improvement (Six Sigma)
  • KPI & Performance Systems
  • Team Leadership & Culture Development
  • Vendor & Contract Management

Websites

Additional Information

Marine Corps Veteran, Industry speaker on supply chain, logistics, and operational strategy, Mentor, coach, and instructor

Professional Highlights

  • Led operations across organizations ranging from single-site assets to $100M+ multi-site networks
  • Delivered 27% cost reduction through network optimization and process redesign
  • Improved throughput by 29% across distributed logistics operations
  • Increased automation utilization by 37% in high-volume sortation environment
  • Secured and operationalized $20M enterprise contract
  • Built and scaled consulting and operations teams supporting 10x client growth

Executive Capabilities

  • P&L Leadership
  • Operational Turnarounds
  • Asset Optimization
  • Revenue Growth & Pricing Strategy
  • Customer Experience Improvement
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Multi-Site Operations
  • Fleet Redevelopment
  • Process Improvement (Six Sigma)
  • KPI & Performance Systems
  • Team Leadership & Culture Development
  • Vendor & Contract Management

Leadership Profile

Brings structure, accountability, and performance focus to under-optimized environments, Aligns operations with revenue generation, pricing strategy, and market demand, Executes at both strategic and operational levels-comfortable leading from the front, Builds accountable, performance-oriented teams in dynamic environments

Education Certifications

  • Bachelor of Arts, University of South Carolina
  • PMO - Project Management
  • Six Sigma Green Belt

Timeline

General Manager

Crystal Bay Marina
09.2025 - 05.2026

Founder & Principal

Prairie Palmetto Precision
01.2024 - Current

Vice President - Consulting Services

LynnCo Supply Chain Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2023

President - Supply Chain Solutions

Premier Transportation
01.2018 - 01.2019

Site Leader

Amazon
01.2017 - 01.2018

Director of Special Projects

Benore Logistics Systems
01.2014 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - undefined

University of South Carolina

PMO - Project Management

Six Sigma Green Belt - undefined

Vice President, Transportation

Central Transport International

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