Susan Vincent-Meyer
Catawissa,MO
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust background in logistics management and team collaboration. Known for effective time management and vendor relationship management, driving successful international freight operations and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. WIth a heavy focus on over dimensional and specialized freight needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Account Manager/Project Manager
Flat World Global Solutions
05.2024 - Current
- Acted as central liaison for account matters, cultivating trust and rapport with key decision-makers to support strategic initiatives.
- Oversaw project timelines, aligning resources with operational requirements to enhance efficiency.
- Conducted vendor negotiations aimed at achieving favorable agreements without compromising quality.
- Exhibited strong personal responsibility to drive project success and team collaboration.
- Optimized workflow processes to enhance productivity in high-pressure environments.
- Fostered a positive environment through respectful interactions and a commitment to helping others.
- Developed and implemented logistics strategies for transporting high-value, specialized, and over-dimensional freight, focusing on compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw vendor coordination efforts to guarantee flawless delivery and execution of project objectives.
Account/Strategic Account Manager/Senior Project Manager
BNSF Logistics
04.2013 - 04.2024
- Oversaw project timelines, aligning resources with operational requirements to enhance efficiency.
- Facilitated seamless international shipments by collaborating with customs brokers and freight forwarders, maintaining adherence to import/export regulations.
- Demonstrated capacity to rapidly acquire new skills and adjust to evolving environments.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Led cross-functional teams in project initiatives aimed at enhancing supply chain performance.
- Negotiated competitive rates with carriers, resulting in reduced shipping costs for the company.
Operations Manager - Logistics
Shippers Advantage
03.2003 - 02.2013
- Cultivated vendor relationships by negotiating contracts to secure advantageous terms and pricing strategies.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pattonville Sr. High
Maryland Heights, MOSkills
- Client relationship building
- Time management abilities
- Operational management
- Shipping and receiving
- Team management
- Logistics management
- Transportation management systems
- International freight management
- Global logistics coordination
- Route optimization
- Vendor relationship management
- Procurement management
Accomplishments
Planned and coordinated the transportation of the re-entry module for NASA's space program. Requiring state police escorts from CA-FL, special permitting and routing.
Timeline
Strategic Account Manager/Project Manager
Flat World Global Solutions
05.2024 - Current
Account/Strategic Account Manager/Senior Project Manager
BNSF Logistics
04.2013 - 04.2024
Operations Manager - Logistics
Shippers Advantage
03.2003 - 02.2013
High School Diploma -
Pattonville Sr. High