Garrett Hartough
Port Richey,FL
Summary
Veteran Manager with top-level skills in helping others. Likeable personality and customer-focused background coupled with expertise in customer service . Ready to tackle new challenges and build success with exciting organization.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
GBH Transportation LLC
Port Richey, FL
04.2014 - 01.2021
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Driver
DHL Express
Tampa, FL
09.2005 - 04.2014
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
Merchandiser
Great Bay Distributors
Largo, FL
01.1999 - 09.2005
- Advanced sales cycle plans by maximizing placement of promotions, point of sale materials and product visibility.
- Planned and coordinated product availability for advertising and promotion purposes.
- Anticipated consumer buying patterns to create purchase and inventory plan.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
Retail Store Manager
Blockbuster Video
Hudson, FL
08.1992 - 12.1998
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Managed store organization, maintenance and purchasing functions.
- Generated spreadsheets detailing sales information.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
Education
Associate of Technology - T.V. Production
03.1994
Associate of Arts - Arts
03.1991
Skills
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Customer Service Management
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Customer Relations
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Negotiation
Timeline
Owner/Operator - GBH Transportation LLC
04.2014 - 01.2021
Driver - DHL Express
09.2005 - 04.2014
Merchandiser - Great Bay Distributors
01.1999 - 09.2005
Retail Store Manager - Blockbuster Video
08.1992 - 12.1998
Pinellas Technical Education Center - Associate of Technology, T.V. Production
Pasco-Hernando State College - Associate of Arts, Arts