Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in the transportation industry. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Business Owner
Peninsula Truck Lines, Inc.
02.2014 - Current
Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
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Coordinated dispatching of Number drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
Researched distance, traffic patterns and other aspects to determine cost-effective and productive routes for deliveries.
Oversaw team of Number drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
Learned and remained updated on statutory requirements and regulations.
Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Provided outstanding coaching to employees to boost productivity.
Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns and transaction reports.
Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.
Truck Driver
Reagent Chemicals
07.2010 - 06.2014
Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
Maintained current Class Type CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork.
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
15u Medium Helicopter Repairmen (CPL /E4)
United States Army
04.1987 - 04.1991
Logged maintenance notes regarding status of aircraft repairs.
Followed safety procedures while analyzing issues and working on aircraft.
Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
Coordinated and distributed exposure and contamination control procedures.
Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
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Performed work in adherence with aviation regulations and protocols.
15R, 15T Apache Attack Helicopter Repair (SGT E5)
United States Reserve
04.1991 - 04.2004
Prepared written correspondence on variety of administrative issues and checked and proofread correspondence to drive accuracy in grammar, style and format.
Planned, managed and executed office's administrative functions and workflow to facilitate operations.
Conducted research and gathered information from multiple sources to facilitate projects.
Logged maintenance notes regarding status of aircraft repairs.
Followed safety procedures while analyzing issues and working on aircraft.
Performed work in adherence with aviation regulations and protocols.
Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
Answered and quickly redirected large volume of calls on central system.
Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Composed and proofread memos, letters and reports to verify error-free communication.
Maintained, inspected, adjusted and packed aircrew flight equipment.
Maintained daily reports and advised executive leaders in decision-making processes.
Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
Provided for servicing, maintenance and protection of aircraft while away from home station.
Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
88M, Truck Driver(SSGT. E6)
United States Army National Guard
05.2005 - 05.2009
Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Maintained current Class Type CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
Managed overall effectiveness of pick-up and delivery service within budgeted areas of responsibility.
Implemented standard work policies and instituted team leadership processes to streamline operational logistics.
Supported and committed to safety programs and OSHA compliance to support safe work environment.
Collaborated with leadership on quality and customer experience metrics and addressed root causes of problem areas.
Evaluated customer and company service requirements and anticipated workloads to facilitate scheduling process.
Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
Developed SLA's for carriers and logistics providers, meeting defined requirements through daily management and process improvements.
Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
12C Combat Engineer(SFC E7)
United States Army National Guard
11.2014 - 03.2019
Constructed floating bridges and temporary roadways to facilitate movement of large convoys of equipment and personnel to and from battle areas.
Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations.
Directed installation and removal of minefields in combat operations areas, often working under time constraints and in volatile geographic areas.
Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
Performed quality control by creating rosters, spreadsheets and other documentation to identify company inventory.
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Operated multiple types of heavy equipment to prepare roads, runways and bunkers.
Responded to reports of irregular activities and notified dispatcher for required emergency units.
Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
Prepared and submitted personnel, ordnance and operational reports.
Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
Attended required training sessions and seminars.
Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
Dealt with inter-company conflicts to remove obstacles to troop readiness.
Designated mandatory reporter for sexual assault and responder for suicide prevention situations.
Assisted in conducting fire drills and evacuating buildings.
Rated job performance for Number subordinates providing timely and effective feedback.
Education
Diploma - Academic Studies
Augsburg American High School
Augsburg Germany
04.1986
Sargent/E5 - Primary Leadership Development Course
3rd Non Commission Officer Academy
Camp Shelby Ms.
03.2003
Army Instructor Course -
United States Army Reserve
Ft Knox Ky.
04.2001
Staff Sargent - Basic Non Commissioned Officer Cource
3rd Non Commissioned Academy
Camp Shelby Ms
11.2011
Skills
Work Planning and Prioritization
Verbal and Written Communication
Issue Resolution
Employee Training
Business Planning
Risk Mitigation and Management
Strategic Decision-Making
Cost Control and Budgeting
Incident Response
Attention to Detail
Coaching and Mentoring
Start-Up Operations
Driven and Determined
Policies and Procedures Development
Customer Service
Timeline
12C Combat Engineer(SFC E7)
United States Army National Guard
11.2014 - 03.2019
Transportation Business Owner
Peninsula Truck Lines, Inc.
02.2014 - Current
Truck Driver
Reagent Chemicals
07.2010 - 06.2014
88M, Truck Driver(SSGT. E6)
United States Army National Guard
05.2005 - 05.2009
15R, 15T Apache Attack Helicopter Repair (SGT E5)
United States Reserve
04.1991 - 04.2004
15u Medium Helicopter Repairmen (CPL /E4)
United States Army
04.1987 - 04.1991
Diploma - Academic Studies
Augsburg American High School
Sargent/E5 - Primary Leadership Development Course
3rd Non Commission Officer Academy
Army Instructor Course -
United States Army Reserve
Staff Sargent - Basic Non Commissioned Officer Cource