Douglas Poling
Greensboro,NC
Summary
With a proven track record at Veolia Environmental Services, I excel in strategic planning and relationship building, driving revenue growth and fostering key partnerships. Expert in transportation and safety management, my leadership significantly enhances operational efficiency and team cohesion, embodying a blend of hard and soft skills crucial for business success.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Salem Carriers
Winston-Salem, NC
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
VP of Operations
Highway Hotshots, LLC
Chattanooga, TN
05.2016 - 10.2023
- Provided direction on process improvement initiatives to increase productivity and profitability.
- Created budgets for operational departments and monitored spending throughout the year.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve company objectives.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
VP of National Accounts
Veolia Environmental Services
Baytown, TX
05.1989 - 05.2016
- Developed and implemented strategies to grow national accounts revenue.
- Negotiated and managed contracts with key customers to ensure profitability.
- Established relationships with key decision makers at large customers in order to secure long-term agreements.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress on current projects and discuss new ideas or initiatives.
- Coordinated cross-functional efforts between departments in order to meet customer requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Troy High School
Troy, OH06-1991
Skills
- Transportation
- Business management
- CDL license
- Processes and procedures
- Team building
- Relationship building
- Safety management
- DOT compliance
- Schedule management
- Strategic planning
- Staff development
- Time management
Timeline
Driver
Salem Carriers
12.2023 - 11.2024
VP of Operations
Highway Hotshots, LLC
05.2016 - 10.2023
VP of National Accounts
Veolia Environmental Services
05.1989 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Troy High School
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