Shanelle Edison
Operations And Safety Executive
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Operations executive with solid experience managing all levels of multiple projects including budgeting and administration. Detailed-oriented professional with proven sales, marketing and operations management skills gained over the last 15 years in a variety of positions showing the flexibility to adapt with change, progress and make an impact.
Progressive management experience and repeated success in developing project initiatives, directing project plans and achieving revenue performance targets.
Ambitious manager who creates strategic alliances with organization leaders to effectively align with and support key business initiatives. Builds and retains high performance teams by hiring, developing and motivating skilled professionals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Paisan Logistics
06.2022 - Current
- Doubled company revenue in 12 months
- Enabled revenue generation by pursuing partnerships and capitalizing on market opportunities.
- Evaluated existing workflows to identify inefficiencies and propose innovative solutions that enhance productivity across the organization.
- Developed cross-functional teams to foster collaboration, resulting in increased productivity and performance.
- Cultivated strong vendor relationships, enabling effective negotiation on pricing and terms for better cost control.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Delivered exceptional results in market expansion efforts by identifying new territories, analyzing potential opportunities, and establishing a strong local presence.
- Led organizational restructuring initiatives to improve overall efficiency, streamline reporting lines, and eliminate redundancies while maintaining high employee morale and engagement levels.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the organization by implementing best practices in operations management and providing ongoing training for staff members.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to develop strategic plans that align with company objectives, driving revenue growth while minimizing operational complexities.
- Managed large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Director of Operations and Safety
Paisan Logistics
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed complete DOT Drug and Alcohol program for the fleet. Managed random pool, made sure testing was done in accordance to regulations, reported to and conducted annual clearinghouse queries, reasonable suspicion as necessary and completed and trained drivers on regulations for post-accident required testing.
- Conducted post-accident and post-injury investigations; root cause analysis; and ensured proper completion of required documentation and reporting to the proper agencies. With keen attention to detail saved our Owner Operators deductibles and significantly reduced or eliminated potential claim payouts.
- Monitored and audited compliance with Hours-of-Service regulations, ELD usage, personal conveyance usage, yard moves, pre/post trip inspections, CSA scores, Data Q's
- Managed full driver recruitment process including marketing and onboarding. Led all marketing campaigns. Reduced marketing costs by 40%, but increased driver recruitment. Built driver pipeline tool for recruiters to use and manage leads.
- Increased driver satisfaction with the onboarding process by streamlining orientation, training, document collection, and focused on driver/carrier relationship building.
- Conducted monthly safety meetings for all drivers. Responsible for all departments material and agenda for meetings.
- Built a behavior based safety program, including but not limited to training, and coaching drivers. Built broad based support and buy-in across fleet and employee groups and leaders.
- Led and collaborated with our IT team to develop safety KPI's & dashboards to ensure our operations leaders have visibility to trends that are actionable and drive continuous safety improvement.
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions
- Delivered exceptional customer experiences by implementing strategies focused on meeting evolving needs and expectations
- Managed budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives
- Established strong partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and key stakeholders to improve collaboration and ensure alignment with business requirements
Transportation Operations Manager
Integrity Transportation
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Wrote Safety Management Plan to submit to the FMCSA resulting in an upgrade in the company's DOT safety rating and carrier performance.
- Ensured overall compliance with FMCSA and DOT regulations resulting in zero claim years and reduced violations.
- Conducted Safety Meetings and ongoing driver trainings.
- Negotiated carrier/shipper contracts.
- Led the process change from paper driver logs, to electronic logs, to ELD systems company wide.
- Researched, purchased, implemented, and trained employees on multiple software programs resulting in faster invoicing to customers, decreased DOT violations, lower insurance costs, and increased productivity.
- Developed multiple databases to keep track of all company assets and increased efficiencies resulting in lower costs and better employee productivity.
- Built orientation program for drivers. Interviewed, oriented, trained and evaluated drivers and employees.
- Investigated all accidents, insurance claims, and monitored actions taken against the company.
- Dispatched outbound and inbound as necessary. Ordered OS/OW permits.
- Set rates and did customer quoting for shipments.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit
Education
BBA - Finance And Commercial Real Estate
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX 08.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
FMCSA and DOT Regulations
Carrier Contracts
Organizational Development
Business process reengineering
Capacity Planning
Operations Management
Procedure Implementation
Growth planning
Performance Improvement
Strategic Planning
Revenue Generation
Human Resources Management
Corporate Communications
Staff Management
Accomplishments
SMU Honor Roll with High Distinction
Valedictorian Bixby High School
Timeline
Vice President
Paisan Logistics
06.2022 - Current
Director of Operations and Safety
Paisan Logistics
09.2020 - 06.2022
Transportation Operations Manager
Integrity Transportation
01.2013 - 01.2020
BBA - Finance And Commercial Real Estate
Southern Methodist University
08.2004 - 05.2008