Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Dakota Knowlton

Artesia,NM

Summary

Accomplished professional with a proven track record in enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining sales processes. Expert in safe driving and strong communication, leading to increased referrals and repeat business. Skilled in negotiating contracts and promoting products, achieving significant sales growth. Committed to continuous learning and adherence to DOT regulations. Can operate heavy equipment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Hotshot Driver

Peneasco Services
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Managed paperwork effectively, keeping accurate records of completed deliveries and communicating any issues promptly.
  • Maintained strong relationships with clients by consistently delivering exceptional service in a timely manner.
  • Handled urgent requests efficiently, prioritizing tasks based on client needs and deadlines.
  • Collaborated with dispatchers to coordinate efficient pickup and delivery schedules.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining professionalism and timely communication during pickups and deliveries.
  • Safely transported high-priority cargo, ensuring timely delivery and minimizing risk of damage.
  • Supported company growth by maintaining a positive reputation within the industry, leading to increased referrals and repeat business.

Self Employed

Zadok Trucking
01.2017 - 12.2019

Maintained timely and accurate delivery schedules.

Facilitated projects and delivered solutions on an independent basis.

Transported equipment efficiently to different locations.

Salesman

Alliance Trucking Services
06.2015 - 01.2017
  • Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and exceptional customer service.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products based on their needs, boosting satisfaction rates.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Increased sales revenue by identifying potential clients and conducting persuasive product presentations.
  • Upheld high standards of customer service by promoting and upselling new products and services.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline sales processes, resulting in an efficient workflow.
  • Promoted and up-sold products and services to meet needs of customers.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients to secure mutually beneficial terms and conditions for both parties.

Salesman/Generator Technician

Prestige Equipment
07.2010 - 05.2015
  • Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and exceptional customer service.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products based on their needs, boosting satisfaction rates.
  • Increased sales revenue by identifying potential clients and conducting persuasive product presentations.
  • Upheld high standards of customer service by promoting and upselling new products and services.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline sales processes, resulting in an efficient workflow.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients to secure mutually beneficial terms and conditions for both parties.
  • Promoted and up-sold products and services to meet needs of customers.

Education

Artesia High School
Artesia
05.2010

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Safe driving skills
  • Loading and unloading
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Defensive driving practices
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Load securing proficiency
  • Adaptive decision making
  • Efficient unloading methods
  • DOT regulations compliance
  • Hazardous materials awareness

Timeline

Hotshot Driver

Peneasco Services
01.2020 - 04.2021

Self Employed

Zadok Trucking
01.2017 - 12.2019

Salesman

Alliance Trucking Services
06.2015 - 01.2017

Salesman/Generator Technician

Prestige Equipment
07.2010 - 05.2015

Artesia High School
Dakota Knowlton