Jerry Bloom
Lake Bluff,Illinois
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 27 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients. Comfortable working independently as a manager and leader and as a collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals. Looking for a career with a company that values and invests in their employees.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner/Operator
FedEx/BBS Group
Rockford, IL
07.1996 - Current
- Manage daily operations of contracted FEDEX Ground routes for pickup/delivery of parcels. Responsible for an average of 900 stops per day.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures, route & workflow planning.
- Oversees project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Oversees staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
- Prepare weekly schedules to verify proper coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Work closely with FEDEX management to ensure proper implementation of DOT safety procedures & future fiscal goals.
- Keep Quickbooks records for production, income and expenses.
- Manage operations of budgeting, accounts payables, receivables and payroll.
- Interview, train and supervise employees.
- Analyze financial statements and trends to manage cash flow.
- Keep up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting business operations.
- Establish favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating FEDEX contract negotiation.
- Mentor and train new hires on deliveries and customer service procedures.
- Inspect truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Keep clients satisfied and loyal by completing timely and accurate deliveries.
- Maintain safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Supervise loading of parcels with the FEDEX pre-load team to ensure a timely dispatch.
- Determine optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
- Promote positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
Company Owner
Anthony Alexander Diamonds
Rockford, IL
03.2010 - 12.2020
- Established strong relationships with jeweler suppliers and vendors to secure best prices on resources needed for business operations.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures, social media, events & sponsorships.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Developed marketing strategies for products and services to boost sales and brand awareness.
- Participated in conferences and trade shows to introduce our name and services.
- Developed business plans to successfully finance business ventures.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets. Expanded business locally to nationwide.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships that resulted in multi-generational sales.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity and goal achievement.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Management
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL05.1993
Skills
- Labor Relations
- Marketing Tactics
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service Management
- Financial Statement Review
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Administrative Management
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Process Improvements
- Staff Development
- Business Leadership
- Department Oversight
- Operations Oversight
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Employee Motivation
- Sales Promotion
- Sales Tracking
- Finance and Accounting Oversight
- Goal Setting
Timeline
Company Owner
Anthony Alexander Diamonds
03.2010 - 12.2020
Co-Owner/Operator
FedEx/BBS Group
07.1996 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Management
Rock Valley College
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