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John W. Gregory 2

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Results-driven with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

Skyline Express - Gregory Truck Lines
Charlotte, NC
06.2022 - 01.2024

- Expanding the company overall visibility on all platforms, driving profitability.

- Attended industry shows, conventions, and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.

- Oversee Day to Day operations for terminal.

- Cultivated a positive company culture, promoting employee engagement and retention through tailored initiatives.

- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.

- Established key strategic partnerships with industry leaders to enhance business development opportunities.

- Overcame objections from potential clients by addressing concerns effectively and offering customized solutions based on their unique needs.

- Streamlined sales processes for improved efficiency, resulting in higher conversion rates.

CEO

Ambition Truck Lines LLC
Charlotte, NC
04.2011 - 07.2022

- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.

- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.

- Implemented strong hiring and training techniques to promote team cohesiveness and streamline overall workflow.

- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.

- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.

- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce operational expenses without sacrificing quality.

- Optimized supply chain operations for reduced costs and increased efficiency.

- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.

- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.

- Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.

Transportation Supervisor

MBM Food Distribution
Salisbury, NC
05.2005 - 11.2013

- Verified that drivers completed required safety training and attended quarterly driver safety meetings.

- Demonstrated tasks to new hires and assigned to experienced workers for further training.

- Coordinated schedules and communicated changes to customers.

- Worked closely with personnel, customers, and contractors to resolve problems.

- Motivated workers to exceptional performance through implementation of new strategies.

- Reviewed orders, production schedules, blueprints and shipping or receiving notices and assigned work sequences and material shipping dates and destinations.

- Monitored and maintained on-time delivery, reliability, service and performance.

- Ensure proper documentation was completed accurately for all transportation operations, including driver logs, vehicle inspection reports, and accident/incident reports.

- Evaluated fleet maintenance requirements regularly, scheduling services accordingly to minimize downtime.

- Maintained and verified time, transportation, financial, inventory and personnel records.

- Managed routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance.

- Managed driver safety awards program, promoting safe driving and working safe initiative.

- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the team by encouraging feedback from drivers on ways to enhance operational efficiency.

Education

No Degree - Business Management

Livingstone College
Salisbury, NC

Trade School - CDL A, Hazmat & Twin Endoresment

Trans Tech
Charlotte, NC
04.2005

High School Diploma -

Independence High School
Charlotte, NC
06.2003

Skills

  • Business Planning
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • New Business Development
  • Profit and Loss Management
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • New Hire Training
  • Relationship Building
  • Sales Development
  • Sales closing

Timeline

Chief Executive Officer

Skyline Express - Gregory Truck Lines
06.2022 - 01.2024

CEO

Ambition Truck Lines LLC
04.2011 - 07.2022

Transportation Supervisor

MBM Food Distribution
05.2005 - 11.2013

No Degree - Business Management

Livingstone College

Trade School - CDL A, Hazmat & Twin Endoresment

Trans Tech

High School Diploma -

Independence High School
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