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Dustin LaBonte

Carthage,IL

Summary

Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Results-driven [Job Title] with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.

I just want to say over the years i have been to a lot of jobs just learning and what i have learned is that some one can tell you how its done but the best way is to get in there and get your hands dirt. That is something i have always be able to do. There is alot of things i could say on here. I'm just going to say that i am not a quitter.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Owner/Operator

LaBonte's Lawn Care
01.2019 - Current
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
  • Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.
  • Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

Manager of Operations

Ziegler Industries
05.2015 - 12.2018
  • Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

Manager's Assistant

Ursa Farmers Coop
11.2012 - 04.2015
  • Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
  • Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
  • Followed proper equipment operation and maintenance procedures to keep equipment in good working condition.
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
  • Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.

Laborer Operator

Dot Foods Inc.
08.2008 - 11.2012
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
  • Performed frequent heavy lifting up to [Number] pounds, climbing and working in confined spaces to achieve company goals.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
  • Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
  • Complied with legal and company requirements to create safe, efficient work environment.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Maintained, cleaned and performed basic repairs on [Type] manufacturing equipment.
  • Worked on construction team to build [Type] facilities.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Operated industrial equipment and hand tools for company in [Type] industry.

Labor Worker

Carthage Veterinary Clinic
04.2005 - 07.2008
  • Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
  • Blended exterior paints and correctly matched trim colors.
  • Restocked items on shelves and bins to keep inventory available.
  • I learned how to take care of animals to food them and clean up after them.
  • I learned a lot of responsibilities for this job.
  • This was my first real job in high school.

Education

High School Diploma -

Illini West High School
Carthage, IL
05.2008

Skills

  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Defining Company Vision
  • Industry Expertise
  • Business Planning
  • Contract Management
  • Bathroom Remodeling
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Staff Management
  • Bidding Process
  • Payroll Preparation
  • Staff Training
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Hiring and Staffing
  • Management Team Leadership
  • Heavy Haul Expertise
  • Loading and Unloading Coordination
  • DOT Requirements
  • Safety Assurance
  • High-Lift Trucks
  • Bulldozing
  • Forklift Operation
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • OSHA Workplace Safety
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • General Construction
  • Tractor Maintenance
  • Equipment Operation
  • Pallet Construction
  • Maintenance and Repair

Timeline

Owner/Operator

LaBonte's Lawn Care
01.2019 - Current

Manager of Operations

Ziegler Industries
05.2015 - 12.2018

Manager's Assistant

Ursa Farmers Coop
11.2012 - 04.2015

Laborer Operator

Dot Foods Inc.
08.2008 - 11.2012

Labor Worker

Carthage Veterinary Clinic
04.2005 - 07.2008

High School Diploma -

Illini West High School

Certification

  • Certified Forklift operator , Dot foods - 2008
  • Certified Scaffold build , Ziegler IN - 2016
  • Certified confined space Ziegler IN - 2016
  • Certified Blasting coating and paintings , Ziegler - 2015
  • Certified Rigging, Ziegler IN - 2017
  • Certified lead , Ziegler IN - 2018
  • Certified osha Ziegler IN- 2016

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