Jason Williams
Newark,CA
Summary
Experienced business owner in food industry, focusing on grocery store operations management. Expertise in customer service and commercial driving, facilitating timely deliveries and maintaining high operational standards. Achievements include route optimization and efficiency improvements that drive business success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver (Trainer)
Flowers Foods
San Leandro, California
04.2013 - 07.2024
- Organized learning activities that promoted safe driving habits among trainees.
- Provided guidance to inexperienced drivers on topics like route planning, fuel efficiency, customer service etiquette. Helping the Depot supervisor in anything needed in daily tasks.
- Developed and implemented driver training programs to meet company standards.
Business Owner
Flowers Foods
San Jose, CA
10.2024 - Current
- I own my bread business through Flowers Foods. I had 13 grocery stores in San Leandro and Oakland: Safeway's, Lucky's, Food Maxx, and Costco stores. I dealt with managers on a daily basis and area supervisors, too.
- Oversaw daily operations of the business and provided guidance when needed.
- Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
Courier
COAA Station
01.2008 - 01.2013
- CDL Knowledgeable of multiple routes in COAA Station
- Assisted peers with route balancing.
Loan Executive
United Way
San Francisco, CA
08.2008 - 10.2008
- Attended industry conferences and seminars in order to stay up-to-date on changes in the marketplace.
Operations Manager -Daily
Federal Express Inc
Sunnyvale, CA
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Route overage for vacations, sick calls, and staffing needs within the station (operationally). Lead the group before the sort, answer any questions from the hourly employee, ensure all hourly employees were properly dressed in FedEx issued uniforms, boots and safety (glasses and ear plugs). I was responsible for collecting accurate stop counts and ensuring routes left fully utilized.
Courier
FedEx
01.1997 - 01.2006
- Customer service, delivery and pick-up. Assisted customers with shipments, and handled packages with care.
Courier
FedEx Corp
Sunnyvale, CA
01.1996 - 01.1996
- 1996 Handler with FedEx, package handling, scanning, splitting. Assisted delivery driven loading FedEx vehicles and ensuring that all freight left the station on time for prompt delivery.
Education
Foothill College
Los Altos, CA01.1992
Fremont Christian High School
Fremont, CA01.1991
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Box truck
- Driving
- English
- Commercial driving
- Delivery driver experience
Certification
- Driver's License
- August 1990 to August 2028
Affiliations
- Babe Ruth Little League Developer
- 2010 to Present
Additional Information
- SKILLS: Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Access, CPR Qualified and CDL Haz Mat Endorsed
- REFERENCES WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Business Owner
Flowers Foods
10.2024 - Current
Driver (Trainer)
Flowers Foods
04.2013 - 07.2024
Loan Executive
United Way
08.2008 - 10.2008
Courier
COAA Station
01.2008 - 01.2013
Operations Manager -Daily
Federal Express Inc
01.2006 - 01.2007
Courier
FedEx
01.1997 - 01.2006
Courier
FedEx Corp
01.1996 - 01.1996
Foothill College
Fremont Christian High School
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