Gerald Stiles
Miramar,FL
Summary
Versatile and highly skilled professional known for being detail-oriented, and a strong communicator, with a strong work ethic and exceptional problem-solving abilities. Demonstrates a creative mindset coupled with a results-driven approach, consistently delivering outstanding results. Committed to achieving excellence in all endeavors.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/CEO
Stiles Custom Furniture
03.2021 - Current
- Successfully conceptualized, founded, and built Stiles Custom Furniture, a brand specializing in the creation of custom live edge wood and epoxy furniture.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring access to premium materials while maintaining cost-efficiency.
- Collaborated closely with clients to understand their unique requirements and preferences, translating them into stunning and personalized furniture pieces.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
- Managed financial, operational resources to optimize business performance.
Operations Manager
FedEx
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
Delivery Driver
FedEx
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles twice a day to keep in safe working order.
Welder /Fabricator
Countryman Fabrication
01.2011 - 02.2018
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Education
Associate of Science - Welding Engineering
Indian Hills Community College
05.2011
Skills
- Effective Communicator and Speaker
- Task Prioritization
- Active Learning
- Critical Thinking
- Cost Savings
- Conflict Mediation
- Policy and Procedure Implementation
- Client Relations
- Business Administration
Timeline
Founder/CEO
Stiles Custom Furniture
03.2021 - Current
Operations Manager
FedEx
06.2019 - 05.2022
Delivery Driver
FedEx
03.2018 - 05.2019
Welder /Fabricator
Countryman Fabrication
01.2011 - 02.2018
Associate of Science - Welding Engineering
Indian Hills Community College
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