James Katich
Kenosha
Summary
CDL truck driver with a flawless safety record and extensive experience in regional and over-the-road freight deliveries. Known for maintaining DOT compliance, performing thorough inspections, and achieving high on-time performance. Strong communicator with clients and dispatch, ensuring efficient and damage-free transport of goods.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Truck Driver/Delivery Driver
United Natural Foods Inc.
05.2014 - Current
- Operated reefer tractor-trailers across Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana to deliver perishable food products.
- Ensured on-time delivery of goods while maintaining product integrity and temperature control.
- Held a perfect driving record with 0 preventable accidents.
- Coordinated with companies and backhaul coordinators to facilitate timely pickups.
- Managed allocation of tractor-trailers to drivers to meet route and business demands.
- Performed pretrip and post trip inspections of all equipment.
- Performed fueling and minor maintenance to all tractors and reefer trailers.
Professional Mover and Driver(Keyman)
Merchants Moving and Storage
02.2012 - 05.2014
- Operated tractor-trailer across the lower 48 states and Canada while abiding by all local, federal and DOT laws.
- Packed, wrapped, disassembled, and reassembled customers' personal belongings with exceptional care to ensure safe transport.
- Maintained inventory of all customers' belongings while maintaining a spotless claims record.
- Coordinated lodging arrangements nationwide for team members to maintain efficiency during cross-country moves.
- Established trusting relationships with customers to alleviate moving stress and enhance overall customer experience.
Outside Sales Manager
Menards
05.2007 - 01.2012
- Increased existing contractor account totals by 15% annually.
- Met with existing contractor accounts on jobsite to ensure accurate order placement and timely delivery.
- Followed up weekly on quotes to secure sales and strengthen client relationships.
- Quote projects including new home builds and remodels.
- Coordinate deliveries with contractors and contracted delivery services.
- Problem-solve any issues that may arise with product and price inaccuracies.
- Communicate with vendors to meet contractors' special requests.
- Established relationships with new vendors to enhance product offerings.
- Efficient in product knowledge presentations.
- Exceeded weekly sales goals set by Store Manager, contributing to overall revenue growth.
Department Manager
Menards
06.1999 - 05.2007
- Motivated team to exceed sales goals by analyzing previous years' performance.
- Department met and maintained secret shop score of 90% and above.
- Implemented merchandising techniques to improve customer shopping experience and convenience.
- Enhanced product knowledge of employees to improve guest shopping experience.
- Cultivated relationships with plumbing, paint, and flooring contractors to establish our department as their preferred choice.
- Trained and developed employees.
- Managed team of 10 employees.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - IT-Web Software Developer
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WIHigh School Diploma -
Tremper High School
Kenosha, WISkills
- Class A CDL
- Operations Management
- Cost Control
- Budgeting
- Team building
- Leadership
- Performance Appraisals
- Microsoft Proficient
- Policy Development
Timeline
Professional Truck Driver/Delivery Driver
United Natural Foods Inc.
05.2014 - Current
Professional Mover and Driver(Keyman)
Merchants Moving and Storage
02.2012 - 05.2014
Outside Sales Manager
Menards
05.2007 - 01.2012
Department Manager
Menards
06.1999 - 05.2007
Associate of Applied Science - IT-Web Software Developer
Gateway Technical College
High School Diploma -
Tremper High School