James Vandeventer
Fulshear,TX
Summary
Results-driven logistics professional with over a decade of experience in business development. Grew a moving company to 150 moves per month within one year while overseeing hiring, compliance, truck maintenance, and customer relations. Expertise in optimizing operations and maximizing resources to drive efficiency and profitability.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Skinny Wimp Moving Co.
Katy, Texas
05.2016 - Current
- After Insurance deposits, and equipment costs, I started my Branch of Skinny Wimp Moving Company with $200 to my name. Starting with a single truck, we grew to 3 trucks before the year was over. Within 2 years, we were running 5 trucks, and an average of 150 local and long distance moves per month.
- I personally trained every driver, and crew member using a combination of warehouse style training, and on job training. I developed a very simple, but very effective formula and process for moving that would allow me to focus on hiring a quality human being, and then bring them to where I need them to be in a very short amount of time. It also allowed a consistent product across multiple crews and multiple employees that ensured a below average claim rate, and a consistent stream of referrals.
- Scheduled repairs, conducted inspections, and negotiated rates with lease companies to ensure optimal vehicle maintenance and availability.
- Oversaw DOT compliance, including record-keeping and adherence to safety regulations, TxDMV, and FMCSA requirements to maintain operational integrity.
- Processed payroll, billing, claims resolutions, and customer complaints to streamline financial and operational functions.
Trainer/Driver
Skinny Wimp Moving Company
Simi Valley, California
02.2014 - 05.2016
- Started as a Driver
- Developed training program for new movers, enhancing onboarding experience.
- Developed training materials for moving techniques and safety protocols.
- Scripted and acted in new employee training videos, demonstrating wrapping methods learned from years of cross country moving with diverse teams.
- Trained and developed branch managers for new locations, supporting expansion efforts.
- After helping expand operations to nearly a dozen locations across the country, I left to start my own branch.
Mover/Driver
North American/Atlas/United Van Lines
Los Angeles, California
01.2007 - 02.2014
- Started my Moving career at North American Van Lines. Ran as a cross country helper, and eventually local driver/Crew Leader
- Left to run crews full time for Atlas Van Lines. Got my Class A permit, and Drove as a Co-Driver for about a year.
- Departed to pursue an operations role at Conejo United, but primarily worked as a driver. Which is what sent me to Skinny Wimp Moving Co.
- Performed similar job duties at three different companies, focusing on moving operations.
Education
Jersey Village HS
Cypress, Tx05-2002
Skills
- Operations management
- Fleet management
- Warehouse management
- Supply chain management
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety protocol development
- Claims resolution
- Process optimization
- Financial management
- Cost analysis
- Resource allocation
- Work planning
- Task delegation
- Employee training
- Coaching
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Customer relationship management
- Problem solving
- Issue resolution
- Time management
- Online marketing
- Risk management
- Business administration
- Issue resolution
Timeline
Business Owner
Skinny Wimp Moving Co.
05.2016 - Current
Trainer/Driver
Skinny Wimp Moving Company
02.2014 - 05.2016
Mover/Driver
North American/Atlas/United Van Lines
01.2007 - 02.2014
Jersey Village HS