Willie Edwards
Selah
Summary
Results-driven owner/operator with extensive experience in business planning, financial management, and customer relationship management. Proven ability to oversee operations and implement strategic marketing initiatives, enhancing brand visibility and driving profitability.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Rainier West
Selah
05.2011 - Current
- Cultivated customer relationships through effective communication and outstanding service.
- Implemented strategic marketing initiatives that increased client engagement and elevated brand visibility.
- Oversaw daily operations, managing staff, sales, inventory, and accounting functions.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for products and services, ensuring favorable terms.
- Monitored weekly financial performance, ensuring fiscal responsibility and enhancing accountability.
- Developed comprehensive business plans and budgets aimed at maximizing profitability.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Directed financial health of company by reviewing financial reports to implement operational changes that improved profit margins.
Logistics Manager
Covenant Transport
Selah
05.2008 - 05.2011
- Managed logistics operations to optimize transportation and delivery processes, ensuring timely service.
- Coordinated with carriers to schedule shipments and resolve issues, maintaining service reliability.
- Trained and mentored staff on logistics best practices and safety protocols.
- Worked collaboratively with customers and staff at various levels.
- Managed day-to-day operations related to receiving, storing, packing, shipping merchandise.
- Created reports to monitor shipment progress, delivery times, and transport costs for informed decision-making.
Logistics Broker
CH Robinson
Yakima
01.1999 - 05.2007
- Managed logistics documentation and compliance for domestic and international freight, facilitating smooth operations.
- Coordinated shipments between carriers and clients, ensuring on-time delivery and client satisfaction.
- Monitored shipment status and proactively communicated updates to clients, enhancing transparency and trust.
- Developed relationships with clients to understand their logistics needs and preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Portland
Portland, Oregon, OR05-1994
Skills
- Business planning
- Financial management
- Contract negotiation
- Marketing strategy
- Customer relationship management
- Logistics coordination
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Rainier West
05.2011 - Current
Logistics Manager
Covenant Transport
05.2008 - 05.2011
Logistics Broker
CH Robinson
01.1999 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Portland