Devin Brandon
Commerce City,CO
Summary
Results-oriented industry professional focused on increasing profits, asset management and transforming customer service standards through consistent and honest communication. Effective leader and problem-solver which excels at streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Offering hardworking mentality with experience coordinating and monitoring operations within a retail environment. Highly committed to ensuring quality of services and products.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver Manager
Pioneer Landscape Centers
04.2021 - 02.2024
- Managed over 30 truck drivers domiciled throughout 8 Pioneer locations.
- Addressed equipment breakdowns promptly by coordinating with repair shop.
- Conducted regular safety meetings to reinforce best practices among drivers while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Monitored compliance with DOT regulations and maintained necessary documentation for audits and inspections.
- Implemented preventative maintenance schedules for vehicles, reducing downtime due to mechanical issues.
- Collaborated with human resources to recruit qualified drivers, leading to improved overall team performance.
- Streamlined route planning with the use of GPS navigation software, optimizing schedules for maximum efficiency.
- Evaluated driver performance regularly using a combination of objective metrics and direct observation, providing constructive feedback to support professional growth.
- Counseled drivers on violations of company policy or service standards to improve performance.
Store Manager
Pioneer Landscape Centers
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Delivered 104.9% of 2020 Sales Budget while decreasing discount percentage year over year.
- Member of Pioneer Safety Committee
- Determined most effective mode and routing of materials to customer locations and company facilities.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Coordinated with dispatch/distribution team regularly to ensure maximum efficiency of assets.
- Developed relationships with but not limited to transportation/distribution team, 3rd party haulers, delivery drivers, store managers & area managers.
Manager
Bedrock Landscape Materials
06.2014 - 02.2019
- Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
- Entered financial information and payments to guarantee that employees and vendors were paid accurately and on time.
- Acquired talent for the sales force, including training and development of new hires.
- Motivated and managed a team of 8+ sales associates, driving performance and correcting problems in a timely manner.
- Adhered to all heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Identified appropriate travel routes in accordance with applicable traffic and bulk cargo transportation laws, regulations, protocols and guidelines.
- Resolved maintenance and repair issues for vehicles and equipment.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Coordinated dispatching of 2-15 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yuma High School
Yuma, CO 8075905.2009
Skills
- Customer Service
- Detail & Goal-Oriented
- Creative Problem Solver
- Strong Client Relations
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- Inventory Management
- Shipment Coordination
- Delivery Issues Resolution
- Landscape Sales
Timeline
Driver Manager
Pioneer Landscape Centers
04.2021 - 02.2024
Store Manager
Pioneer Landscape Centers
03.2019 - 04.2021
Manager
Bedrock Landscape Materials
06.2014 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Yuma High School
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