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Derek Miller

Fleetwood,NC

Summary

Dedicated and Driven with 27+years in the Propane and Distillate Industry. Well Versed in all aspects of the Propane industry. Strengths include: Metrics/Logistics Proficient, P&L and Budget Generation and Accountability, Fleet and Safety, Training and Staff Compliance. Industry Leader promoting Innovation and Proven Business Processes have been my keys to success.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Noremac Propane& Gas
Houston, TX
06.2023 - Current
  • General Manager existing 1.6 M/ gallon Cylinder Exchange and Bulk Delivery
  • Responsibilities include Budget Generation, Financial Accountability, Inventory Control, Routing and Logistics, Staffing, Sales and Growth, Safety Compliance, Plant Operations
  • Target focus on P&L with Full Financial Accountability, Staffing and Compliance, Brand Recognition and Long term Growth

District Manager

Ferrellgas
Piedmont and Mountain Region
01.2020 - 06.2023
  • District Manager for 4 Service Units servicing NC, VA, TN, SC
  • Responsibilities include Financial Accountability, Staffing and Training, Safety Compliance, Plant Operations, Metrics and Growth
  • Proficient in all aspects of daily operations Managing to Budgets and Safety as target focus.

District Manager

Thompson Gas
Piedmont and Mountain Region
02.2017 - 06.2019
  • District Manager for multiple North Carolina Propane and Distillate locations
  • Responsibilities include Financial Accountability, Logistics, Staffing, Safety, Growth and Training
  • Utilized Straight forward business tactics with full staff accountability.

Branch Manager

Freeman Gas Company
Sylva, North Carolina
10.2010 - 02.2017
  • Manager and grow a troubled branch with a 2600 plus customer base
  • Accountable for all aspects such as: Budget parameters, routing, scheduling, staffing, safety accountability, sales and negotiating commercial contracts, and A/R and P & L
  • Also was a key lead in new branch Start-ups and location in 3 states updates.

Head Operations Manager

Heritage Propane (pre-merger)
Grand Strand, South Carolina
11.2008 - 10.2010
  • Response for all aspects: delivery, scheduling, billing new customer growth, sales, installation, negotiating contracts, and financials.

Manager

Ocean Drive Gas Company
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
11.2005 - 11.2008
  • Built turn-key location from new store to thriving 3 locations
  • Managed all aspects of new operation
  • Branches no loss first month and continued to be a lucrative location until company sale to nationwide propane retailer.

Branch Manager

Battle LP Gas Company
Conway, SC
07.2000 - 09.2005
  • Built turn-key location from vision to a profitable branch
  • Managed all aspects of day to day operations and with full Financial Accountability

Manager

Coastal Energy
Surfside, South Carolina
01.1995 - 06.2000
  • Helped build a small new start up operation into a viable business.

Education

Business Administration -

Louisiana State University
02.1991

Skills

  • Texas RRC Class E Propane dealer-active
  • North Carolina Master Gas Piping license-active
  • Held a South Carolina Dealer license until 2011 and currently hold a North Carolina Gas piping license- inactive
  • Fully CTEP certified plus Proctor and Skills Evaluator
  • Clean Class B CDL with hazmat & Tanker No transmission Restrictions

Referencesavailable

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Militarybackground

US Navy Veteran - honorably discharged

Timeline

General Manager

Noremac Propane& Gas
06.2023 - Current

District Manager

Ferrellgas
01.2020 - 06.2023

District Manager

Thompson Gas
02.2017 - 06.2019

Branch Manager

Freeman Gas Company
10.2010 - 02.2017

Head Operations Manager

Heritage Propane (pre-merger)
11.2008 - 10.2010

Manager

Ocean Drive Gas Company
11.2005 - 11.2008

Branch Manager

Battle LP Gas Company
07.2000 - 09.2005

Manager

Coastal Energy
01.1995 - 06.2000

Business Administration -

Louisiana State University
Derek Miller