Joseph Baird
St. George,Utah
Summary
Experienced in managing all levels of multiple projects, including budgeting and administration. Skilled Operations Manager with a proven track record. Executive Vice President with honed leadership and relationship-building skills, driving teams towards success. Twenty-five years of experience in creative problem solving. Highly motivated, adaptive, and energetic individual. Made major contributions in productivity improvement and cost reduction, consistently delivering results that positively impact the bottom line.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Contractor
Alpine Sierra Designs
01.2021 - Current
- Continuously improved processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices for increased productivity.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and consistent quality.
- Implemented innovative solutions to complex problems, improving overall project efficiency.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support for professional growth.
- Secured repeat business from satisfied clients by consistently exceeding their expectations on various projects.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and effective collaboration.
- Reduced operating costs by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Showcased strong leadership abilities by effectively managing diverse teams in fast-paced environments.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms that benefited both parties.
- Enhanced company reputation by maintaining a high level of professionalism in all interactions with clients and colleagues.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality work and meeting project deadlines.
- Proactively addressed client concerns, resolving issues quickly to maintain positive working relationships.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Gilbert Development Corp
02.2019 - Current
- Working trenches for underground water and sewer for new Development
- Maintaining grades, sorting usable material for backfill, overseeing water content in soil and compaction
- Operation of large earth moving equipment including, Komatsu wa 900 loader, Komatsu wa 600 loader, Komatsu 71, 65 dozer, ( finish grading), Caterpillar D6, D9, D10, Komatsu 360 track hoe, Caterpillar rock truck (40 ton, 100 ton), On road water truck and water pull, Mini ex, skid steer, Dump trucks, belly dumps, side dumps, flat beds transports
Owner, Operator, Managing Partner
Tropic Ice holdings LLC
03.2015 - 07.2019
- Maintain and repair ice making equipment in each of the Utah locations to ensure equipment is safe and functional
- Management of business operations records and files, preparing cost and inventory reports, and ordering supplies
- Manage all aspects of logistics, transportation and delivery of product to customers in Utah, Arizona and Nevada
- Work directly with corporate management and local store management at Wal-Mart, Albertsons, Maverick and other clients ensuring inventory levels are consistent with store promotions and events
- Results of efforts resulted in the acquisition and growth of 2 existing ice production facilities, and the design and build of the most modern, highest producing facility in the country to date
Independent Contractor / Owner
Always Reddy Ice LLC
07.2007 - 07.2015
- Maintain and repair ice making equipment in Southern Utah territory locations to ensure equipment is safe and functional
- Management of business operations records and files, preparing cost and inventory reports, and ordering supplies
- Work directly with corporate management and local store management at Wal-Mart, Albertsons, Maverick and other clients ensuring inventory levels are consistent with store promotions and events
- Results of efforts lead to territory reduction of equipment downtime by instituting a preventative maintenance program and first ever territory wide profit increase of over 20% annually
Owner, President
ATV Adventure Tours LLC.
10.1997 - 07.2012
- Manage day to day business operation: setting goals and objectives for a profitable business, scheduling tours, working with customers to determine safe and comfortable equipment, identification of tour locations based on age, experience and interests
- Sales and marketing - Working directly with Online Web Marketing and other marketing entities to design, develop and implement online marketing programs and exposure
- Customer service
- Financial management
- Directly oversee and lead tours
- Purchasing
Owner, President
24/7 Roadside Service
06.2008 - 12.2010
- Managed daily operations of our busy 24 hour service company
- Worked with the ports of entry to be on hand for scheduled inspection checkpoints
- Hired and managed the schedules of all mechanics and monitored performance and training
- Worked with national trucking companies to ensure fast and economical service in the areas we serviced
- Handled dispatch responsibilities
- Maintained all state and federal licenses, certificates and authority
Executive Vice President
Riverbend Trucking / Dixie Clean and Sweep
01.2006 - 07.2008
- Interacted with 90+ truck drivers, suppliers and vendors, ensuring reliable and time sensitive communication
- Developed and implemented a company wide plan to revive the company and restore its financial stability
- Served as a communication link between owners and management in solving problems in all areas of the business organization
- Streamlined the organization and utilization of the service and parts departments reducing downtime with greater efficiency and thrift
- Compiled inventory lists and worked with vendors for product pricing and special orders
- Handled high volume sales with cash and credit transactions, created budgets and debt reduction plans
- Collected on old receivables and developed a plan to maximize customer retention and minimize aged receivables
- Implemented marketing strategies that resulted in the securing of over 15 national contracts for exclusive service
- Results of efforts lead to company-wide re-evaluation and change, streamlined management systems and structure, identification of new markets and opportunities, increased profits and high employee morale
Owner, President
Legacy Transportation
01.2002 - 09.2006
- Built strong client relationships and provided high value-adding services
- Reduced downtime during production by maintaining equipment and reducing unnecessary maintenance
- Managed business operations by maintaining records and files, preparing cost and inventory reports, and ordering supplies
- Maintained logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
- Checked vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Marketing
University of Phoenix
Provo, UtahAssociate of Science - Design and Graphics Technology
Brigham Young University
Provo, UtahDesign and graphics tech -
Utah Technical College
Provo, UtahClass A Endorsements
Commercial Driving
Skills
- Commercial Drivers Licence
- Schedule management
- Subcontractor management
- Incident management
- Operations oversight
- Material and equipment procurement
- Project management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Team collaboration
- Professionalism
Affiliations
- Utah Truckers Association
- Nevada Truckers Association
- Corporate Alliance
- St. George Chamber of Commerce
Languages
Italian
Professional Working
Timeline
Private Contractor
Alpine Sierra Designs
01.2021 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Gilbert Development Corp
02.2019 - Current
Owner, Operator, Managing Partner
Tropic Ice holdings LLC
03.2015 - 07.2019
Owner, President
24/7 Roadside Service
06.2008 - 12.2010
Independent Contractor / Owner
Always Reddy Ice LLC
07.2007 - 07.2015
Executive Vice President
Riverbend Trucking / Dixie Clean and Sweep
01.2006 - 07.2008
Owner, President
Legacy Transportation
01.2002 - 09.2006
Owner, President
ATV Adventure Tours LLC.
10.1997 - 07.2012
Associate of Science - Design and Graphics Technology
Brigham Young University
Design and graphics tech -
Utah Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Marketing
University of Phoenix
Class A Endorsements
Commercial Driving
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