Travis Stephenson Email & Phone Number

Lexington, Ky, Us

As the Founder and CEO of Automate Upsync, I am dedicated to transforming how small to mid-sized businesses operate. We specialize in low-code and no-code AI solutions that streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency. Our primary focus is on serving professional service providers, such as marketing agencies and consulting firms, enabling them to achieve scalable growth through tailored automation solutions.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:*Leadership & Vision: Spearhead the strategic direction and overall growth of Automate Upsync, driving innovation in AI-driven business process automation.*Solution Development: Develop and implement customized AI solutions to optimize business workflows, leveraging low-code and no-code platforms.*Client Success: Foster strong client relationships by delivering high ROI automation systems that meet unique business needs.*Collaboration: Work closely with a network of skilled professionals to ensure the successful deployment and integration of cutting-edge technologies.Though Automate Upsync is in its early stages, our commitment to innovation and client success is unwavering. We are passionate about leveraging AI to provide meaningful solutions that drive tangible business results.

Lexington, Kentucky, Us

As a Senior Supply Planner I am a key member of the planning team that earned recognition from Supply Chain Insights as a "Supply Chain to Admire" in 2023. My primary goal is to optimize inventory levels across the network in order to maximize cash flows while simultaneously minimizing supply risk (shortage, obsolescence, etc.). By leveraging advanced analytical, technical and communication skills, I work closely with suppliers and internal teams to assess and mitigate supply risk and take advantage of market opportunities. Facilitated in the design and implementation of strategic stock reduction frameworks including the development of new metrics and KPI's, improved reporting and increased emphasis on supplier performance and predictable supply. These initiatives resulted in a 14% reduction in finished goods inventory and an increase of more than $10 million in free cash flows across the first 2 quarters of 2024.Key responsibilities include: * Analyzing data and reporting findings * KPI tracking, monitoring and reporting * Report creation and presentation * Inventory controls * Supplier EngagementNoteworthy Accomplishments: * Spearheaded initiative to improve On time/In full delivery metrics on select product categories resulting in a better than 20% increase in performance over the back half of 2023 * Automated creation of key reports saving 5+ hours of weekly manual labor

Versailles, Kentucky, Us

Spearheaded projects and cost-saving initiatives resulting in excess of $1,000,000 in cost-savings and additional profit potential. As a Supply Chain Analyst at Yokohama Industries, I delivered thoughtful insights and recommendations to key stakeholders based on timely, high-quality data analysis. My work enabled high-level managers and executives to confidently make data-driven decisions to better meet company objectives. My primary responsibilities centered around supply planning, forecasting, inventory controls and analysis, but the scope of the projects I worked on go well beyond that. Some of my key contributions include:*Launching a company-wide freight reduction initiative yielding a cost-saving of $215,000 on annual freight expense.*Developing a Supplier Risk Assessment Program to quickly identify and address potential supply risks through the use of monthly surveys and quarterly audits which led to an 11% increase in supplier performance metrics.*Refining cycle count schedules and processes which contributed to an increase of 8.5% in inventory accuracy.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Created more than 40 new revenue streams and generated more than $250,000 in revenue for the company through the combination of effective communication skills (persuasion, negotiation and customer engagement) and predictive analysis techniques (forecasting, demand planning).As a Logistics Account Executive I helped to develop and implement logistics solutions designed specifically to meet the needs of my clients. Through an extensive knowledge of multiple modes of transportation and regional freight markets I delivered the highest levels of service to my customers in meeting their transportation needs. Key accomplishments include:* Securing a portion of a large bid package with a major steel provider worth upwards $250,000 per year for the life of the contract.* Administering call-coaching clinics, email marketing workshops and other skill-development classes for more than 20 new hires and trainees.

Bachelor Of Science In Accounting (Bsa), Accounting

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Finance