Travers Chandler
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Operations leader with expertise in logistics coordination, contract negotiation, and team management. Demonstrated ability to drive efficiencies and improve customer satisfaction through strategic initiatives. Proven success in optimizing processes and enhancing operational performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Flat River Farms/Progressive Transport
Roxboro, North Carolina
07.2015 - 08.2023
- Negotiated high-value contracts to enhance market presence and drive growth.
- Directed agricultural production and transport logistics operations, focusing on efficiency gains.
- Managed recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination processes to build effective teams.
- Coordinated transportation logistics between fields and storage facilities, ensuring timely product delivery.
Refrigerated Fleet Manager
Overland Transportation Systems
Auburndale, Florida
05.1998 - 06.2015
- Managed daily fleet department operations, including staffing, scheduling, and performance oversight to maintain operational efficiency.
- Oversaw fleet operations to ensure timely delivery of goods, contributing to customer satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations and company policies in fleet management.
- Cultivated strong relationships between upper management and drivers through effective communication.
- Promptly identified and addressed customer needs for improved service delivery.
- Resolved customer issues with efficient, friendly service to enhance overall satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Richmond
Richmond, VASkills
- Contract negotiation
- Operations management
- Logistics management
- Supply chain oversight
- Fleet operations oversight
- Talent acquisition
- Performance evaluation
- Customer relationship management
- Strategic partnerships
- Strategic planning
- Decision making
- Problem solving
Affiliations
- Accomplished recording artist and musician with FIve albums released
Timeline
President
Flat River Farms/Progressive Transport
07.2015 - 08.2023
Refrigerated Fleet Manager
Overland Transportation Systems
05.1998 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Richmond