JASON ACREE
Harrison,Ohio
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong customer service orientation and expertise in the entire sales process, transportation and logistics industry, as well as small and big box retailers through the creative services field, graphic design, and marketing. Proven track record of hard work and successfully rising to challenges. Seeking opportunities to leverage skills and make a significant impact.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Relationship Route Driver
Kroger Logistics
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated a strong commitment to professionalism and personal presentation while engaging with customers.
- Achieved exceptional time management results by promptly delivering orders and addressing driving challenges.
- Ensuring compliance with DOT certification requirements.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on assigned vehicle according to company policy.
- Adhered strictly to safety requirements while operating a commercial vehicle.
Customer Relationship Route Driver
Prime Prospects / Amazon
Cincinnati, Ohio
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Executed delivery routes for diverse customer base in tri-state area, ensuring timely and accurate distribution of products.
- Increased sales for Amazon through excellent customer service, portraying a positive image for the company.
- Acquired proficiency in multitasking and prioritizing work to meet client needs while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
- Followed safety rules to keep clean driving record with no accidents or incidents.
Customer Relationship Medical Courier
United Courier
Cincinnati, Ohio
07.2014 - 09.2019
- Contributed to the growth and success of a thriving tri-state courier company by serving as a key member of the customer service team, responsible for cultivating exceptional client experiences.
- Delivered and picked up medical records, lab specimens and medications to and from hospitals and other medical facilities.
- Multitasking and prioritizing workload to ensure timely service for clients, with 100% satisfaction.
- Facilitated training for newly onboarded couriers in alignment with company standards.
Territory Sales Manager
Strawbridge Studios Inc.
Cincinnati, Ohio
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Developed client relationships and grew market share in a newly established region.
- Successfully coordinated a team of photographers to fulfill the continuous demands of shooting assignments at various educational institutions in my designated area.
- Monitored competitors' activities, pricing, and promotions in the region.
- Generated sales by employing cold call prospecting to initiate the consultative selling process, aiming to boost sales, profitability, and value on the account level.
- Built and nurtured strong connections with key accounts, fostering lasting relationships through outstanding customer service.
Environmental Graphic Designer (Contract Position)
CIP Retail
Cincinnati, Ohio
03.2013 - 07.2013
- World leader in supermarket design, retail design, fixture design, fabrication, and installation.
- Developed visually striking and customized solutions that resonated with diverse global customers.
- Managed relationships with diverse client base consisting of small to large format retailers across different regions including the United States, Latin America, Asia, Caribbean and the Middle East.
- Utilized exceptional problem-solving skills to take responsibility for specific job functions, such as tracking timelines and budget constraints.
Customer Relationship Medical Courier
United Courier
Cincinnati, Ohio
10.2009 - 03.2013
- Refer to the above United Courier bullet points to get an accurate depiction of my job duties and responsibilities.
Business Development / Account Manager
123Ten
Cincinnati, Ohio
05.2008 - 09.2009
- Instrumental in driving growth by managing and developing new business for a specialized global outsourcing company offering services in Architecture, Engineering, 3D Animation, Photo Realistic renderings, web, and graphic support.
- Established valuable networking opportunities at industry events, fostering relationships with prospective clients, leading to increased lead generation and business growth.
- Delivered streamlined solutions to top-level executives, resulting in significant cost savings for small and large companies, while increasing their productivity, profitability, and quality of work.
Environmental Graphic Production Designer
FRCH Nelson
Cincinnati, Ohio
10.2005 - 05.2008
- Provided Environmental Graphic Design expertise to various design disciplines within an architectural-based retail design firm.
- Demonstrated capability in transforming complex ideas into tangible results.
- Responsibilities included concept design, environmental graphics, POS graphics, trade show graphics, way-finding programming, design intent, and design control documentation, fabrication, and production coordination expertise for highly themed retail environments.
- Collaborated effectively with clients to achieve project goals and oversaw the entire project lifecycle by coordinating with clients and vendors for smooth production and installation.
Environmental Graphic Production Designer
Design Forum, an Interbrand Company
Dayton, Ohio
06.2003 - 10.2005
- Focused on developing success-driven environments for clients, the nation's leading retail branding and design consulting firm.
- Collaborated across departments within the firm and actively engaged with clients and vendors to create complete design packages, resulting in successful completion of diverse design projects.
- Gained insight into the operations of a leading environmental design firm to deliver projects that enthuse clients and mirror organizational ideas and philosophies.
Education
Bachelors Degree of Science in Graphic Design -
University of Cincinnati
School Of Design06.2000
Skills
- Customer Service oriented
- Professional appearance
- Route Planning
- Maintain proper DOT Certifications
- Safety conscious
- Multi-tasker
- Follow directions
- Prioritize workload
- Manage and develop strong relationships
- Generate sales through cold call prospecting
- Consultative selling process
- Problem Solver
- Create innovative customized solutions
- Connect with global clients
- Streamline business
- Cost saving solutions
- Increase productivity
- Bring demanding and difficult ideas to life
- Interacting with multiple departments
- Conceptual Design
- Environmental Graphics
- Point-of-Sale Graphics
- Trade Show Graphics
- Way-finding Programming
- Design Intent Documentation
- Design Control Documentation
- Fabrication / Production Coordination expertise
- Finalize design projects
- Understanding Objectives
- Reflect the companies ideas and philosophies
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Powerpoint, QuarkXpress, Freehand, Corel Draw, File Pro, Excel
NOTABLES
- Awarded Certificate of Safety at Kroger Logistics for fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
- Also Certificates of Perfect Attendance for fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
- Reached milestone 10,000 Delivery Club at Kroger Logistics with over 97% OTP.
- Member of the National Leadership Development Team. Purpose is to develop and instill the proper leadership skills and values needed to become an influential leader within the workplace. (2006-present)
- Team Captain of University of Cincinnati Golf Team, (1995-2000)
REFERENCES
- Available upon request.
Timeline
Customer Relationship Route Driver
Kroger Logistics
08.2021 - Current
Customer Relationship Route Driver
Prime Prospects / Amazon
09.2019 - 08.2021
Customer Relationship Medical Courier
United Courier
07.2014 - 09.2019
Territory Sales Manager
Strawbridge Studios Inc.
07.2013 - 07.2014
Environmental Graphic Designer (Contract Position)
CIP Retail
03.2013 - 07.2013
Customer Relationship Medical Courier
United Courier
10.2009 - 03.2013
Business Development / Account Manager
123Ten
05.2008 - 09.2009
Environmental Graphic Production Designer
FRCH Nelson
10.2005 - 05.2008
Environmental Graphic Production Designer
Design Forum, an Interbrand Company
06.2003 - 10.2005
Bachelors Degree of Science in Graphic Design -
University of Cincinnati
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