Devin Eckels

• As a Freight broker, My personal mission is to provide consistent, value-driven, quality truckload service to my shippers from the moment an order is placed, to the time it ships, to the time it delivers and at every moment throughout the process.
• Abilities: Leading, Team Building, Motivating, Communicating, Negotiating, Problem solving, Sales and Marketing, Closing, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Adaptability, Customer service, Recruiting, Training, Developing, Tactical thinking, Business Development, Business Process Improvement, Profit & Loss Management,
• -The acquisition and maintenance of shippers and carriers
• -Negotiate freight rates, and sell transportation services to established carriers and shippers nationwide
• -Research high-traffic market areas, identify potential carriers and determine carriers logistics needs.
• -Freight Scheduling: Post loads daily to high-volume internet load boards to increase load visibility and opportunities to carriers nationwide.
• -Identify prime carriers and coordinate reliable scheduling to achieve high-quality satisfaction for both carriers and customers.
• -Coordinate emergency pickups and deliveries of freight when necessary.
• -Research, identify, and coordinate backhaul loads for dedicated fleets to provide timely service for customers and additional revenues for the company.

Streamlined logistics processes by implementing innovative strategies, significantly reducing operational costs.

• Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive teams of employees remotely all across the United States.
• Identified challenges in logistics and implemented targeted solutions for smoother operations.
• Responding immediately to customers questions and notifying customers about any changes in there scheduled pickup or drop off times.
• Developed and implemented nitch strategies for increasing revenues and efficiency in the most productive shipping areas.
• Established and enforced DOT regulations and policies keeping the business in compliance and responsive to changing regulations.
• Reconciling revenues and expenses, processing parole, analyzing transaction reports and prepared bank deposits.
• Maintaining existing accounts and building relationships to establish new ones.

Abilities: Leading, Team Building, Motivating, Communicating, Negotiating, Problem solving, Sales and Marketing, Closing, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Adaptability, Customer service, Recruiting, Training, Developing, Tactical strategy, Business Development, Business Process Improvement, Profit & Loss Management,

• Buddy's Home Furnishings is the third largest rent-to-own company in the U.S. I partnered with two other top performers from my previous employer. We purchased and managed 6 total locations throughout FL. I lead a Team of management and supporting staff to improve overall operations, increase gross revenues. My stores maintained a consistent top 10 ranking in the company out of 300 plus locations.
• Abilities: Leading, Team Building, Motivating, Communicating, Negotiating, Problem solving, Sales and Marketing, Closing, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Adaptability, Customer service, Recruiting, Training, Developing, Tactical thinking, Business Development, Business Process Improvement, Profit & Loss Management,
• Orchestrated a complete operational turn around.
• Increased existing projected store revenues by 50%
• Improved cash flow from a negative position to a positive.
• Improved collections, bad debt, and inventory shrink-level rankings.
• Researched direct competitors and analyzed detailed industry data in order to develop forward-thinking business strategies.
• Boosted sales volume by coordinating classes and workshops on closing techniques, marketing, building rapport and tracking performance to hold associates accountable.
• Reviewed employee performance every month and delivered constructive guidance and direction to help improve weaknesses.
• Developed and implemented strategic and competitive product pricing structures for our stores.
• Orchestrated procedures to improve shipping and distribution and in weekly in store reconciliation of all furniture electronics and appliances.

• Top performing Multi-unit Regional Manager in the Tampa, Fl market. Aarons sales and lease is the largest rent to own company in the US with over 2200 locations. I managing 6 locations generating over 10 million in annual revenues servicing over 7500 customer accounts. I Recruited, trained and managed directly and indirectly over 120 employees. My market performed in the top 10 consistently.
• Abilities: Leading, Team Building, Motivating, Communicating, Negotiating, Problem solving, Sales and Marketing, Closing, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Adaptability, Customer service, Recruiting, Training, Developing, Tactical Thinking, Business Development, Business Process Improvement, Profit & Loss Management,
• Direct accountability for corporate financial and operational objectives and company compliance.
• Profit and loss management
• Recruiting, training and developing
• Implemented corrective action plans for under-performing stores and employees.
• Improved collection percentages, lowered inventory shrink-level rankings, lowered bad debt wright off's.
• Inventory management and reconciliation.
• Maintained proper inventory levels staying ahead of market trends
• Increased same store growth by training and developing sales personnel and holding them accountable to meet and exceed sales objectives.
• Developed team building exercises to increase employee moral
• Analyzed regional market trends to discover new opportunities for growth.

• Bob Morris Kia was one of the first Kia dealerships in Ohio. The brand was not very well known in the United States. I quickly recognized the need in my area for an affordable car that offered the first 10 year 100,000 mile warranty in the business. I took full advantage of that warranty and price point. Together, the franchise owner and I developed an aggressive marketing campaign that catapulted our dealership to the top. We quickly became the number one volume Kia dealership on the east coast of the United States. I have a proven track record of being a top performer in every position inside a new or used dealership in the automotive industry.
  
  Sales, Finance, New & Used car Management
  
  Abilities: Leading, Team Building, Motivating, Communicating, Negotiating, Problem solving, Sales and Marketing, Closing, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Adaptability, Customer service, Recruiting, Training, Developing, Tactical Thinking, Business Development, Business Process Improvement, Profit & Loss Management,
  
  I Managed a team of over 50+ employee to higher levels of performance and individual income.
  • Quadrupled new car sales and gross profit with strategic marketing and sales training
  • Enhanced service and parts profit by over 20% while maintaining a CSI score over 98% achieving Kia's circle of excellence by utilizing strategic customer plan
  • Held staff accountable and kept all focused by having daily, weekly and monthly sales meetings
  • Hiring all management positions, completing performance evaluations regularly and developing short and long-term goals for each department manager (includes administrative, sales, parts & service departments).
  • Effectively communicating with the office manager on a weekly basis to review departmental forecasts and ensure consistency with annual projections.
  • Paying close attention to daily operations, recommending and creating improved courses of action where necessary. Bob Morris Kia was one of the first Kia dealerships in Ohio. The brand was not very well known in the United States. I quickly recognized the need in my area for an affordable car that offered the first 10 year 100,000 mile warranty in the business. I took full advantage of that warranty and price point. Together, the franchise owner and I developed an aggressive marketing campaign that catapulted our dealership to the top. We quickly became the number one volume Kia dealership on the east coast of the United States. I have a proven track record of being a top performer in every position inside a new or used dealership in the automotive industry. Sales, Finance, New & Used car Management Abilities: Leading, Team Building, Motivating, Communicating, Negotiating, Problem solving, Sales and Marketing, Closing, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Adaptability, Customer service, Recruiting, Training, Developing, Tactical planning, Business Development, Business Process Improvement, Profit & Loss Management, I Managed a team of over 50+ employee to higher levels of performance and individual income. • Quadrupled new car sales and gross profit with strategic marketing and sales training • Enhanced service and parts profit by over 20% while maintaining a CSI score over 98% achieving Kia's circle of excellence by utilizing strategic customer plan • Held staff accountable and kept all focused by having daily, weekly and monthly sales meetings • Hiring all management positions, completing performance evaluations regularly and developing short and long-term goals for each department manager (includes administrative, sales, parts & service departments). • Effectively communicating with the office manager on a weekly basis to review departmental forecasts and ensure consistency with annual projections. • Paying close attention to daily operations, recommending and creating improved courses of action where necessary.
• Skills: Automotive Finance · Sales Management, Leading, Team Building, Motivating, Communicating, Negotiating, Problem solving, Sales and Marketing, Closing, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Adaptability, Customer service, Recruiting, Training, Developing, Tactical strategery, Business Development, Business Process Improvement, Profit & Loss Management,