Dwayne Holmes
Houston,TX
Summary
Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in Transportation. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams. Motivated business professional bringing 35 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members. Very strong and professional customer service skills, problem solving, and very willing and eager to learn and advance myself in the company.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner Operator/Transportation Dispatcher
BigwayneLLC
01.2013 - 10.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Founded and managed Bigwayne LLC business, growing revenue to $200,000.00 in first year
Lead Assembler
GE Oil & Gas
Houston, TX
05.2012 - 10.2013
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
- Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
- Operated hoists, cranes and other heavy machinery to transport materials and parts.
- Performed daily maintenance and inspection of machinery to drive optimal performance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Management
Robert Morris University - Illinois
Chicago, IL09.1991
No Degree - Certified Driver Instructor
DART TRANSIT
Eagan, MN 04.2021 - 04.2021
Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Financial Management
- Staff Management
- Business Planning
- Staff Training
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Business Administration
- Client Service
- Customer Relations
- Bidding Process
- Hazardous Materials
- Safety Regulation Adherence
- Hand Trucks
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Crane and Hoist Equipment Operation
- Assembled Parts and Fabrication
- Warehouse Operations
- DOT Policies
- Safe Driving Techniques
- Student Testing
- Inspecting Trucks
- Fleet Dispatching
- Freight Operations
- Materials Transport
- Customer Service
Timeline
No Degree - Certified Driver Instructor
DART TRANSIT
04.2021 - 04.2021
Owner Operator/Transportation Dispatcher
BigwayneLLC
01.2013 - 10.2023
Lead Assembler
GE Oil & Gas
05.2012 - 10.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Management
Robert Morris University - Illinois