Derrick Rhodes
Timberlake,NC
Summary
Seasoned Small Business Owner with 15 years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Owner
D&R 2 AUTO SALES
DURHAM, NC
07.2008 - Current
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Maintained vehicle selection, pricing and specials on website and social media.
- Managed daily operations of the showroom floor including staffing schedules, customer relations issues, display maintenance.
- Mentored employees to help achieve sales and CSI objectives.
- Negotiated prices with customers in order to close deals profitably.
Delivery Truck Driver
BFI
Durham, NC
08.1993 - 07.2008
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Inspected truck before and after each shift to ensure safety of vehicle.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Completed [Number]-hour OSHA training in [Type] operations.
- Loaded delivery truck with items for delivery.
- Followed designated routes and arrived at delivery destinations in a timely manner.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as traffic delays or weather conditions.
Truck Driver
Canda dry
Durham, North Carolina
05.1991 - 03.1993
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
Education
Concrete Finsher - Construction Trades
Job Corp
Asheville, NC03-1988
Some High School - High School
Hillside High School
Durham, NCTimeline
Shop Owner
D&R 2 AUTO SALES
07.2008 - Current
Delivery Truck Driver
BFI
08.1993 - 07.2008
Truck Driver
Canda dry
05.1991 - 03.1993
Concrete Finsher - Construction Trades
Job Corp
Some High School - High School
Hillside High School