Daniel Bakovic
OTR Owner Operator Transportation ( Retired)
Jupiter,FL
Summary
Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs, and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operations
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Owner Operator OTR
Team One Express
03.2014 - 02.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Led negotiations for major contracts, securing favorable terms that significantly reduced costs.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Assisted in training new operators.
- Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce repair costs.
- Upheld quality standards through regular inspections and addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
OTR Truck Driver
Seaside Leasing
05.2006 - 01.2014
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Communicated regularly with dispatcher to provide updates on delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Reported vehicle and roadside issues in accordance with company policies to maintain route transparency.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
- Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
- Transported freight via Car haulers, truck piggyback transport. trucks between Local and long distance distribution centers
- Transported freight via general freight and tankers trucks between local and long distance cities on weekly cycle.
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
- Secured freight during stops and rest periods to prevent theft.
- Safely navigated challenging weather conditions, utilizing defensive driving techniques to ensure timely delivery without compromising safety.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and best practices through participation in workshops, seminars, and online resources.
- Recorded trip details on ELD to provide complete accounts of miles traveled, rest times and expenses.
- Maintained a clean driving record by adhering to all traffic laws and company policies, demonstrating responsibility and professionalism on the road.
Education
No Degree - Architectural Design
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA 05.2001 -
Electro Technical - High Voltage Havey Industrial Electro Motors
Rade Koncar
Rjeka ( Croatia) Former Yugoslavia 05.2001 -
Timeline
Owner Operator OTR
Team One Express
03.2014 - 02.2022
OTR Truck Driver
Seaside Leasing
05.2006 - 01.2014
No Degree - Architectural Design
Academy of Art University
05.2001 -
Electro Technical - High Voltage Havey Industrial Electro Motors
Rade Koncar
05.2001 -
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