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Zach Gauss

Rockdale,TX

Summary

Results-oriented logistics executive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, negotiating contracts, and maximizing market penetration. Decisive leader promoting operational improvements, market expansion and positive corporate culture as keys to success. Business-driven President with experience building client rapport and mentoring and coaching employees. Demonstrates sound judgment and consistently achieves high quality satisfaction with markets and customers.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

President

GulfMex Energy Services, LLC
Rockdale, TX
04.2018 - Current
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices, protocols and safety.
  • Supported and supervised team of 30 office professionals and drivers.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Led operational team in logistics, blending,
  • Conducted research on emerging trends within industry and capitalized on finds to develop new products, services and strategies.
  • Resolved issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports.
  • Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
  • Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting company brand and building rapport with prospects and partners.
  • Employed optimal safety practices to reduce work site complaints, hazards, incidents or lost-time accidents to improve overall DOT scores and expand bid opportunities.

Chief Operating Officer

Lessley Services, LLC
Palestine, TX
07.2015 - 04.2018
  • Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline and delineate necessary functions.
  • Developed scaled rate sheet plans to evaluate cost and profit projections.
  • Negotiated and drafted contracts with business partners, clients, markets, and vendors.
  • Led operational oversight and budgetary supervision for up to 50 drivers and 3rd party negotiations.
  • Oversaw operations and coordinated with managers to increase quarterly profits.
  • Tracked loads and notified customers of status or potential delays.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Liaised between company personnel, customers, and markets to facilitate account and operational needs.

Crude Trucking Manager

Sunoco Logistics
Houston, TX
05.2014 - 07.2015
  • Prepared P&L statements and other divisional reports for senior management review.
  • Supported implementation of new trade partners for performance optimization.
  • Developed key communication links for optimal use of facilities, assets and market access.
  • Sought out new business to profitably enhance company assets.
  • Handled accounts, logistics, and other customer-related issues.
  • Maintained full compliance with DOT laws and regulations by tracking changing conditions.
  • Networked with marketers, managers, and customers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.

Crude Operations and Logistics

EDF Trading NA
Houston, TX
07.2013 - 05.2014
  • Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of crude products daily.
  • Planned and supervised hauls from market to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
  • Handled day-to-day field operations while overseeing 3rd party carriers.
  • Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical situations.
  • Coordinated dispatching of 50 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Expedited resolutions of blending errors and station troubleshooting.
  • Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expense without compromising customer service levels.

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Lessley Services
Palestine, TX
09.2010 - 07.2013
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
  • Fostered strong professional network to connect with quality leads.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.

Education

Coastal Truck Driving School
Louisiana
08.2010

High School Diploma -

Sealy High School
Sealy, TX
05.2004

Skills

  • Integrity and Transparency
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Portfolio Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Operational Excellence
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Industry Expertise
  • Opportunity and Risk Assessment

Timeline

President

GulfMex Energy Services, LLC
04.2018 - Current

Chief Operating Officer

Lessley Services, LLC
07.2015 - 04.2018

Crude Trucking Manager

Sunoco Logistics
05.2014 - 07.2015

Crude Operations and Logistics

EDF Trading NA
07.2013 - 05.2014

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Lessley Services
09.2010 - 07.2013

Coastal Truck Driving School

High School Diploma -

Sealy High School

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