Douglas Chambers
Dade City,FL
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Auto Driveaway
Tampa , FL
2024.01 - Current
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
- Participated in training sessions regarding safe driving practices and defensive driving techniques.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure including verifying load details and confirming route information.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems to plan efficient routes for deliveries.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Demonstrated ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time.
- Utilized GPS and maps for efficient route planning.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Maintained delivery schedules without compromising safety.
- Documented daily mileage, gas, and other data.
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
Shop Owner
The ShadeWizzard
Levant , ME
2018.10 - 2024.01
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Established policies regarding pricing, promotions, refunds, returns.
- Planned in-store displays to attract shoppers and promote products.
- Facilitated efficient communication between store employees and management.
- Organized special events such as promotional days or discounts to boost sales.
- Trained and managed shop staff, including delegating tasks and scheduling shifts.
- Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally.
- Coordinated deliveries of goods from suppliers in a timely manner.
- Maintained inventory levels by ordering stock as needed.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment used in the shop.
- Trained, recruited, and selected shop employees.
- Managed employee schedules and assigned tasks and responsibilities to employees.
Owner
Kirby Of Bangor
Bangor , ME
1992.02 - 2018.09
- Worked closely with marketing team in developing product promotion plans and campaigns.
- Conducted regular training sessions for sales staff on products knowledge and selling techniques.
- Organized promotional events such as trade shows, conferences, seminars to promote products.
- Developed and managed relationships with existing customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, availability, and order status updates.
- Created and implemented strategies for increasing sales of products in the assigned region.
- Provided technical support to customers regarding installation and use of company's products and services .
- Maintained accurate records of customer orders, invoices, product availability, and delivery schedules.
- Analyzed sales data to adjust distribution strategies for market demand.
- Determine pricing schedules and discount rates.
Education
GED -
Nokomis Regional High School
Newport, ME1987-04
Skills
- Budget Administration
- Business Management
- Administrative Oversight
- Labor Relations
- Marketing tactics
- Regulatory Compliance
- Profit and loss analysis
- Human Resources
- Customer Relations
- Hiring and staffing
- Sales oversight
- Human Resource Management
- Sales Leadership
- Staff hiring
- Sales management
Affiliations
- Golf
- Camping
- Fishing
Timeline
Driver
Auto Driveaway
2024.01 - Current
Shop Owner
The ShadeWizzard
2018.10 - 2024.01
Owner
Kirby Of Bangor
1992.02 - 2018.09
GED -
Nokomis Regional High School
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