Stephanie Hughes
Calhoun,LA
Summary
Seasoned General Manager with more than 15 years’ experience in fast paced management roles. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. Record of accomplishment of achieving exceptional results in logistics and recruiting.
Experienced with overseeing complex operational functions and implementing process enhancements. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team collaboration and meet organizational benchmarks. Knowledge of strategic planning and resource management for optimal operational performance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager II
JB Hunt
11.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the oversight of multiple fleets
- Strategic management and leadership over all aspects of operational performance, including problem solving, financial performance and profitability and overall safety and DOT compliance
Operations Team Leader
Ruan
05.2017 - 11.2022
- Responsible for managing a diverse workforce to ensure efficient day-to-day operations
- Dedicated to meeting customer service expectations and achieving both operational and key performance goals
- Manage more than 60 drivers, 2 managers, and over 5 supervisors making sure they keep their teams compliant with DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations and focusing on preventing any DOT violations
- Ensure efficient utilization of drivers and equipment
- Identify and resolve any service or scheduling issues while maintaining the customer’s expectations
- Safety champion for the entire Target Business Unit within the RUAN organization
General Manager
Flying H Trucking
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Direct inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation and warehousing
- Supervise the work of all logistics staff and drivers
- Negotiate transportation rates and services
- Create and submit lane bids to clients
- Monitor and track all drivers and shipments using Teletrac software
- Enter and file IFTA
- Make safety conscious decisions
- Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures
Recruiter
Advantage Resourcing
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork
- Inform applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotional opportunities
- Conduct reference and background checks on job applicants
- Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills
Grounds Supervisor
City of Tyler
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Direct activities of workers performing duties such as landscaping, cultivating lawns or pruning trees and shrubs
- Schedule work for crews depending on work priorities, crew or equipment availability, or weather conditions
- Inspect completed work to ensure conformance to specifications, standards, and contract requirements
- Direct or perform mixing or application of fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, or fungicides
Operations Manager
Hughes Plant Farm
09.1997 - 06.2011
- Oversee crops, growing practices, safety, cleanliness, and improvements
- Hire and train employees in greenhouse management and customer service
- Maintain proper documentation and inventories
- Adjust greenhouse plant arrangement to maximize growth and plant health
Education
Bachelors degree - Psychology
University of Texas at Tyler
08.2000
Associate degree - behavioral science
Tyler Junior College
08.1997
Skills
- Transportation
- Negotiation
- Good Judgement and Decision-Making Skills
- Operations Monitoring
- Administration and Management
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Public Safety and Security
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
Certified Safety Manager (NASP), 02/16/26
Timeline
Operations Manager II
JB Hunt
11.2022 - Current
Operations Team Leader
Ruan
05.2017 - 11.2022
General Manager
Flying H Trucking
01.2014 - 05.2017
Recruiter
Advantage Resourcing
01.2012 - 01.2014
Grounds Supervisor
City of Tyler
06.2011 - 01.2012
Operations Manager
Hughes Plant Farm
09.1997 - 06.2011
Bachelors degree - Psychology
University of Texas at Tyler
Associate degree - behavioral science
Tyler Junior College
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