Jake Dixon
Buford,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable professional with several years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Georgia Boy Lawn Care
1491 Plunketts Rd , GA
2016.06 - Current
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Monitored performance of personnel against goals set forth by the company.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
Senior Truck Master
U.S. Army
Ft. Hood , TX
2014.01 - 2016.01
- Managing subordinates, daily checks on all equipment valued at over $86 million and managed corporate fleet determining the cause of operating errors and making independent decisions in accordance with organization policy
- Independently managed 220 transports that resulted in 6,579 assets delivered
- Regularly coordinated with logistics executives via various information technology platforms which updated electronic data base before and after processes while verified daily inventory with zero discrepancies resulting in quarterly bonus
- Used administrative and clerical procedures and systems
- Utilized oral/written communication skills to provide/exchange material status information and conduct backorder status briefings, managed awaiting parts and material callboard requirements
- Answered customer queries regarding current contract status to coordinate accelerated delivery of material, thereby reducing delays in filling customer requirements
- Served as a point of contact to upper management
Logistics Training Specialist
U.S. Army
Ft. Bragg , NC
2011.06 - 2014.06
- Planned, coordinated, and executed training task resulting in 35 employee certifications on heavy equipment
- Facilitated 240 hours of instruction to employee with 100% graduation rate
- Mentored instructors through train the trainer programs by developing individual career plans and timelines, resulting in 100% completion rate for the program
- Used logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems in a training environment
- Motivated, developed, directed subordinates and distributed workload based on training certs
- Independently trained 87 employees on collective and individual task throughout the facility
- Identified course of action to overcome training and mission shortfalls resulting in zero failures
- Also Identified training needs as well as performed remedial training when needed or directed
Work Leader
U.S. Army
Ft. Benning , GA
2008.02 - 2010.02
- Certified 10 drivers on heavy equipment transporter systems
- Supervised 20 vehicle task resulting in 100% vehicle utilization and organization efficiency
- Identified complex problems and reviewed related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
- Used knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques to maximize effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Heavy Vehicle Operator
U.S. Army
Ft. Benning , GA
2005.01 - 2007.12
- Trained 50 employee to identify hazards during logistic operations
- Maintained 100% accountability of equipment assigned resulting in $1,752,000 in assets tracked
- Emphasized safety resulting in employees logging over 11,000 accident/incident free miles
- Maintained an operational readiness rate of 95% on assigned equipment
- Drove 20,000 miles per year, accident free
Education
Shaw High School
Columbus, GAProject Management Certificate -
University of Phoenix
Orange Park, FLBachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ2020-01
Skills
- Business Management
- Human Resource Management
- Client Service
- Customer Relations
- Project Management
- Hiring and staffing
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication
- Sales Leadership
- Cost Reduction
- Employee Development
- Negotiation
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Innovation management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Motivational Techniques
- Problem-Solving
- Student Counseling
- Operations Management
- Policy Enforcement
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Group and individual instruction
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Performance monitoring
- Organizational Skills
- Team building
- Time Management
- Self Motivation
- Decision-Making
- Professionalism
- Analytical Skills
- Active Listening
- Goal Setting
- Attention to Detail
- Continuous Improvement
- Detailed instruction
References
- Catiya Henry, 904-450-9117
- Tangiee Robinson, 513-203-8819
Accomplishments
- Transportation Deployment/Distribution Senior Leader Course
- NCO Primary Leadership Subjects Course
- Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials Course
- The Bronze Star Medal
- The Army Commendation Medal (ACM 5)
- The Army Achievement Medal Achievement Medal (AAM 3)
- Combat Action Badge
- Driver Badge
- Training on 48 Passenger Bus 4x2
- Master Driver Policies and Procedures Course
- Army Good Conduct Medal (6)
Certification
- Customs Border Clearance
- Motor Pool Operations and Management course
- Safe Driver Training Program
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner
Georgia Boy Lawn Care
2016.06 - Current
Senior Truck Master
U.S. Army
2014.01 - 2016.01
Logistics Training Specialist
U.S. Army
2011.06 - 2014.06
Work Leader
U.S. Army
2008.02 - 2010.02
Heavy Vehicle Operator
U.S. Army
2005.01 - 2007.12
Shaw High School
Project Management Certificate -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
- Customs Border Clearance
- Motor Pool Operations and Management course
- Safe Driver Training Program
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