Carl Jeffrey Harrington
San Antonio
Summary
Results-driven operations leader with extensive experience in transportation management, team leadership, and culinary operations. Skilled in problem-solving, independent decision making, and staff development. Recognized for outstanding organizational abilities, efficient delegation, and a proven record of optimizing operational performance and service delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Haul Manager
IBK Transport Express / FedEx Ground
09.2020 - Current
- Oversee fleet operations for 14 trucks and supervise a team of 16 drivers, ensuring safe and reliable transport services.
- Coordinate vehicle maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maintain regulatory compliance.
- Administer payroll and compensation, delivering accurate and timely payments to all team members.
- Develop training programs enhancing safety, performance, and adherence to company policies.
- Facilitate account acquisitions and strengthen client relationships.
- Optimize service delivery and profitability for FedEx Ground accounts.
Instructor / Examiner
The CDL Schools
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Provide One-on-one behind the wheel driving instruction for Students
- Conduct in-classroom instruction for 6 to 20 Students.
- Administer all 3 Florida Department of Licensing Tests (VI, BCS and Road) (A, B, C, and B P S)
- Maintain and teach safety standards aligned with the D.O.T regulations.
- Perform evaluations through checklists and observation, as well as documenting progress.
- Monitor student progress, identify any gaps, and provide additional assistance as necessary.
- Maintain proper documentation, including daily attendance, tracking, evaluations, etc.
48 STATES SOLO DRIVER
WERNER ENTERPRISES
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Supported national logistics by driving across 48 states for high-profile clients including Shopko, Best Buy, Staples, Target, and Home Depot.
KITCHEN MANAGER
BROTHER JIMMY'S BBQ
04.2014 - 02.2017
- Lead and oversee a scratch-cooking kitchen in a $80-85K weekly unit
- Control cost and minimize waste
- Forecast usage and place weekly food orders / Coordinate with vendors
- Verify invoice pricing, received product quality assuring that product meets specs
- Prepare weekly kitchen work schedules
- Contribute to the preparation of the annual financial operating plan about food / labor budget
- Train and Certify B.O.H. team members / Evaluate team performance
- Maintain skilled kitchen staff with proper coaching/counseling
- Conduct table visits as FOH manager
- Oversee bartenders/server team
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu School of Culinary Arts
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Southwest Tennessee Community College
MemphisSkills
- Leadership & Team Building
- Operations Optimization
- Safety & Compliance
- Client Relations
- Cost Control & Efficiency
- Staff Training
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff training and development
- Relationship building
Certification
- State of Florida Certified CDL Instructor
- State of Florida Certified CDL Examiner
- Doubles and Triples Endorsement
- Tanker Endorsement
- Passenger Endorsement
- School Bus Endorsement
- A.C.F. approved courses in Nutrition, Supervision, Manage First Controlling Food Service Costs
- A.C.F. Certified Culinarian
Timeline
Line Haul Manager
IBK Transport Express / FedEx Ground
09.2020 - Current
Instructor / Examiner
The CDL Schools
03.2018 - 09.2020
48 STATES SOLO DRIVER
WERNER ENTERPRISES
02.2017 - 03.2018
KITCHEN MANAGER
BROTHER JIMMY'S BBQ
04.2014 - 02.2017
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Southwest Tennessee Community College
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu School of Culinary Arts