Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Timeline

Geoffrey Sherriff

Boonville,AR

Summary

Worked in the transportation industry as both a manager and business owner over the past 34 years. Extensive knowledge and experience with route delivery development, with both employees and independent contractors .Maintained relationships with transportation brokers to achieve company profitability, compliance and performance goals.



Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver / Driver trainer

Dollar General Distribution Center
03.2020 - Current
  • Enhanced driver safety by conducting thorough training sessions on defensive driving techniques.
  • Reduced accident rates within the company through comprehensive driver education and evaluation.
  • Developed tailored training programs for individual drivers, addressing specific areas of improvement.
  • Increased overall driver performance by implementing structured feedback systems and follow-up sessions.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Owner Operator

Self Employed
11.2007 - 03.2020
  • Owned and operated multiple commercial vehicles with independent contractors.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

District Sales Manager

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Inc.
08.1999 - 11.2007

Supervised delivery of newspapers though independent delivery contractors . Maintained customer relationships with sales outlets.

  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

General Manager

Delivery Systems
11.1991 - 09.1999
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lancaster Boys School , Leicester, UK
12.1981

Skills

  • Developing training materials
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Student assessment
  • Defensive Driving
  • Planning routes
  • Updating logs
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Route Planning
  • Backing procedures
  • Inspecting trucks
  • Accident Prevention
  • DOT requirements
  • Maintenance knowledge
  • Passenger Safety
  • Managing customer needs
  • Maintaining Compliance
  • Traffic Laws Expertise
  • Fuel Efficiency
  • Driver Assessment
  • Student Mentoring
  • Time management abilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Skills
  • Professionalism
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management

Timeline

Driver / Driver trainer - Dollar General Distribution Center
03.2020 - Current
Owner Operator - Self Employed
11.2007 - 03.2020
District Sales Manager - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Inc.
08.1999 - 11.2007
General Manager - Delivery Systems
11.1991 - 09.1999
Lancaster Boys School - High School Diploma,
Geoffrey Sherriff