Tavia Frye
O'Brien ,FL
Summary
With over 31+ years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
September of this year 31 years with Florida Department of Corrections and enrolled in Deferred Retirement Option Program July 2025.
Owner of Banty Trucking since April 2017 and Banty Enterprise LLC since January 2024 where we leased Semi-Trucks, harvest, install sod, etc.
Supervisor of Personnel/HR and oversee/process business processes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Owner
Banty Enterprises
Lake Butler, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Organized the purchase of supplies such as fertilizer, seed, feed, and other necessary items.
- Supervised planting, cultivating, harvesting, storage, and marketing activities for all crops.
- Managed budgets and tracked expenses related to labor costs, production costs, fuel costs and more.
- Maintained records on production output and crop yields in order to make future planning decisions.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations regarding food safety standards.
- Prepared reports detailing operational activities such as labor hours worked per task
- Developed long-term strategies for increasing efficiency while reducing overhead costs associated with running the farm business.
- Managed employees and subcontractors to meet or exceed cost, yield and quality goals.
- Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
- Established safety procedures and took action to minimize safety incidents on farm.
Owner
Banty Trucking
O'Brien , FL
04.2017 - Current
- Maintained a log book of working hours, distance traveled, fuel consumption, and any problems encountered during the trip.
- Communicated with customers regarding delivery times and location details.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations including hours of service, weight limits, hazardous material handling requirements and driver qualifications.
- Adhered to company policies regarding safety and security measures.
- Developed positive relationships with customers by providing excellent customer service.
- Maintained accurate mileage logs and other required documentation.
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Monitored performance of personnel against goals set forth by the company.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
Field Office Manager
Florida Department Of Corrections
Mayo , FL
09.1994 - Current
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
- Maintained financial records, prepared budgets, and monitored expenditures for multiple departments.
- Managed a team of staff members, providing guidance and direction to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Conducted research on current industry trends to identify potential areas for improvement in business operations.
- Organized meetings with stakeholders to discuss objectives, strategies, and timelines for completing tasks.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to generate reports on customer satisfaction levels.
- Designed strategies for improving the quality of services provided by the organization.
- Reviewed existing contracts with vendors and suppliers to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Assessed employee performance evaluations and recommended changes or improvements as needed.
- Recommended process improvements that would reduce costs while increasing productivity.
- Negotiated pricing agreements with vendors and suppliers based on organizational needs.
- Translated customer needs into operational plan to fulfill projects with right resources.
- Researched competitive landscape in order to develop strategic plans that would provide a competitive advantage over competitors.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for daily operations and ordered additional items when necessary.
- Implemented safety protocols throughout the workplace to protect employees from harm.
- Prepared monthly financial statements for review by executive leadership team.
- Facilitated communication between different teams within the organization through regular meetings.
- Supervise and process Human Resources
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FLSkills
- Human Resources experience
- Risk Management
- Logistics
- Business Management
- Financial Services
- Supervisor/Owner of Business
Timeline
Product Owner
Banty Enterprises
01.2024 - Current
Owner
Banty Trucking
04.2017 - Current
Field Office Manager
Florida Department Of Corrections
09.1994 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Santa Fe College