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Donavon Ellis

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Entrepreneurial Owner with experience and solid history of business success. Built operations from ground up with strategic approaches and highly skilled recruiting techniques. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/President

Duke Transportation LLC
Cincinnati, OH
01.2016 - 04.2023
  • Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
  • Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
  • Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
  • Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures.

Owner

Incline Transfer
Cincinnati, OH
09.2015 - 07.2019
  • Owned and operated a logistics brokerage company.
  • Responsible for securing new customers.
  • Negotiated truckload rates for customers.
  • Provided on-time pick up and delivery.

Driver Recruiter

RAM Motor Freight, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
02.2015 - 09.2015
  • Reviewed driver employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
  • Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
  • Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures.
  • Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation.
  • Responsible for driver orientation and selling lease purchased trucks to drivers.

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

RAM Motor Freight, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
01.2007 - 02.2015
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Owned and operated 11 semi trucks.
  • Responsible for recruiting all drivers and driver retention.
  • Worked closely with operations to ensure freight was picked up and delivered on time.

Owner

D & E Truck Service
Cincinnati, OH
04.2012 - 12.2014
  • Owned and operated a heavy equipment retail maintenance shop.
  • Recruited mechanics.
  • Responsible for day to day operations, ordered parts, service writer, payroll, invoice and managed employees.
  • Prepared shop schedules for vehicle repairs.

Skills

  • Marketing tactics
  • Customer relations
  • Hiring and staffing
  • Cost reduction
  • Labor relations
  • Recruiting and hiring

Timeline

Owner/President

Duke Transportation LLC
01.2016 - 04.2023

Owner

Incline Transfer
09.2015 - 07.2019

Driver Recruiter

RAM Motor Freight, Inc.
02.2015 - 09.2015

Owner

D & E Truck Service
04.2012 - 12.2014

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

RAM Motor Freight, Inc.
01.2007 - 02.2015

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