Brian Spradlin
Vinemont,Alabama
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Dodge City Travel Center, enhancing operational efficiency and team cohesion. Excelled in operations management and relationship building, achieving significant sales growth and high employee satisfaction. Skilled in inventory control and customer retention, adept at fostering vendor relationships and driving new business development.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Dodge City Travel Center
Hanceville, AL
05.2013 - Current
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Stacker
Mid South Packaging
Cullman, AL
03.2010 - 05.2013
- Moved finished pallets to storage areas using forklifts.
- Maintained a solid understanding of product specifications and storage requirements, ensuring proper handling and stacking procedures were always followed.
- Stacked finished cases on pallets according to customer requests.
- Reduced product damage by carefully handling items during the stacking process.
Reset Merchandiser
Sub Contractor
Cullman, AL
10.2008 - 11.2009
Route Salesman
Golden Flake Snack Foods
Hartselle, AL
10.2004 - 06.2008
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Achieved route efficiency by optimizing delivery schedules and routes using GPS technology.
- Developed rapport with customers through friendly interactions and consistent reliability in service.
- Established effective time management habits to balance between managing accounts, sales calls, and deliveries.
Tire and Lube Technician
Wal Mart
Cullman, AL
08.1999 - 06.2004
- Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate tire and lube services.
- Performed tire rotations and recommended necessary tire replacements to promote tire functionality and vehicle safety.
Education
GED - Basic
Hanceville High School
Hanceville, ALSkills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem Resolution
- Operations Management
- Team Player
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Time Management
- Training and coaching
- Team Leadership
- Staff Management
- Customer Relations
- Relationship Building
- Staff training/development
- Inventory Control
- Customer Relationship Management
- Employee Scheduling
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff Supervision
- Administrative Skills
- Motivation
- Schedule Management
- Labor Cost Controls
- Customer Retention
- Deadline-oriented
- Vendor relationships
- Performance Evaluations
- Performance Analysis
- Data review
- New Business Development
- Loss Prevention
Certification
TIA certified
Refrigerant recovery
Forklift operation
Heavy Duty truck certification
Timeline
General Manager
Dodge City Travel Center
05.2013 - Current
Stacker
Mid South Packaging
03.2010 - 05.2013
Reset Merchandiser
Sub Contractor
10.2008 - 11.2009
Route Salesman
Golden Flake Snack Foods
10.2004 - 06.2008
Tire and Lube Technician
Wal Mart
08.1999 - 06.2004
GED - Basic
Hanceville High School