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Henry Hodges

Louisa,Virginia

Summary

Motivated business professional bringing 20 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. Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in [Industry]. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful 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. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated [Industry] professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner/Operator

The Tire Department
11.2019 - Current
  • Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
  • Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
  • Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
  • Led screening, hiring and staff scheduling to maintain compliance with group goals.
  • Spearheaded business-related aims to meet tactical planning initiatives.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
  • Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.

Business Owner/Operator

250 East Auto Services
08.2015 - 08.2020
  • Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
  • Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
  • was involved in the day to day functions, buying scrap, selling processed metals, and the repair and fabrication / welding functions of the business also, as well as transportation.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
  • Led screening, hiring and staff scheduling to maintain compliance with group goals.
  • Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
  • Lent business acumen to meet day-to-day strategic objectives.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.
  • Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.

Business Owner/Operator

Triple H Transport
07.2011 - 10.2018
  • CDL DRIVER, class A owner operator.
  • owned and maintained small fleet of trucks, spread axle flatbed trailers, and service trucks and equipment.
  • heavy vehichle maintenance and emergency roadside tires and repairs.
  • primarily operated in all varitions of oversized loads across multiple states.
  • Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain
  • proficiency and profitability.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
  • Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
  • Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
  • Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
  • over seen and participated in day to day operations, scheduling, working with brokers, booking loads and deliveries,
  • driving CDL class A tractor trailers, transportion oversized/ over-length loads of steel, building materials, equipment, and military vehicles, to customers and military bases, all over the eastern half of the US.

CDL Class A Driver

Frog And Towed Automotive
08.2014 - 08.2018
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • operate heavy truck, tractor trailers, and every size of wrecker , and rollback, working police calls, wrecks, moving cars for contract work as well as auctions and major multiple vehichle collisions / incidents in all weather conditions,
  • light and heavy duty recovery work,
  • vehichle maintenance & repair
  • insuring compliance with police and dot inspections,
  • training new workers in the shop
  • training new drivers, CDL and non CDL
  • use of various med and heavy equipment such as large loaders, telehandlers, excavators, forklifts of varios sizes, to load truckks, move cars, or to clean up cargo and debris on major highway incidents, also maintaining our storage lots with said equipment, and at times using equipment to demolish vehichles, boats and campers for proper disposal.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
  • Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Removed and unloaded packages from [Type] trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
  • Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
  • Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
  • Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.

CDL Truck Driver

Duke Oil Co Inc
07.2009 - 07.2011
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • organizing delivery routes, loading trucks, unloading petroleum products such as propane, fuel oil, heating oil and or 20lb propane cylinders to homes, businesses, retail, and gas stations. sometimes in excess of 30 stops per day.
  • maintaining trucks in the fleet. keeping the shop tidy, also helping out as needed to help maintain plant, gas station or retail propane tank cages.
  • Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.

Class A CDL Truck Driver

Tcv Logistics
09.2007 - 05.2011
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • trained new drivers on trucks and new routes.
  • operated small box trucks up to tractor trailers as needed, doing up to 30 plus stops per day in up to a class b truck making deliveries, finished out at this company running line haul to neighboring states, delivering to ware houses, retail chains and remote drop sites as needed
  • Worked with location personnel to quickly load and unload [Type].
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
  • Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
  • Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
  • Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
  • Minimized breakdowns and complex mechanical issues by inspecting trucks each day and completing routine maintenance.
  • Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
  • Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
  • Operated vehicles with capacities as high as [Number] pounds with [Number] incidents. 80.000lb with NO incidents.
  • Transferred products between distribution centers and retail locations with as many as [Number] stops per day.
  • Transported heavy freight across [Location], using hand trucks and pallet jacks to move loads into residential and commercial buildings.
  • Delivered [Type] equipment to worksites across [Location].
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.

Mechanic / Tow Truck Driver

Independent Auto
10.2001 - 08.2007
  • Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
  • Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
  • Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Delivered exceptional tow truck service across region and liaised with local authorities.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • customer serfvice
  • parts purchasing
  • invoicing
  • diagnosing and repairing vehichles
  • making bank deposits.
  • managing shop, employees and operatons when owner absent.

Education

GED -

Louisa County High School
Mineral, VA
10.2001

Skills

  • Analytical and Critical Thinker
  • Manage Programs
  • Defining Company Vision
  • Operations Management
  • Build Revenue Streams
  • Contractor Negotiations
  • Mission and Vision
  • Cleanliness Standards
  • Industry Expertise
  • Change and Growth Management
  • Balanced Work Ethic
  • Risk and Mitigation Analysis
  • Project Oversight
  • Competition Evaluation
  • Equipment Replacement
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Approachable and Outgoing
  • Quality Control Planning
  • Systems Thinker
  • Results Orientation
  • Inventory Control
  • Articulate Communication
  • Business Consulting
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Hazardous Chemicals
  • Oil Changes
  • Personnel Management
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Innovative and Visionary
  • Competitor Trend Research
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Management Team Leadership
  • Contract Management
  • Leadership and People Development

Timeline

Business Owner/Operator

The Tire Department
11.2019 - Current

Business Owner/Operator

250 East Auto Services
08.2015 - 08.2020

CDL Class A Driver

Frog And Towed Automotive
08.2014 - 08.2018

Business Owner/Operator

Triple H Transport
07.2011 - 10.2018

CDL Truck Driver

Duke Oil Co Inc
07.2009 - 07.2011

Class A CDL Truck Driver

Tcv Logistics
09.2007 - 05.2011

Mechanic / Tow Truck Driver

Independent Auto
10.2001 - 08.2007

GED -

Louisa County High School

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