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Joseph Cole

Zeeland

Summary

Accomplished General Manager specializing in logistics coordination and operations oversight. Adept at implementing employee training programs that improve performance and compliance. Ready to leverage extensive fleet management experience to support organizational growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Southport Trucking
Holland
05.2009 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient service delivery and compliance.
  • Developed training programs to enhance employee skills and performance.
  • Coordinated logistics and supply chain activities for timely deliveries.
  • Secured optimal pricing for company through negotiations with customers and vendors.
  • Led strategic planning initiatives to drive business growth and expansion.
  • Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
  • Utilized technology to streamline planning and routing, achieving a cost-effective schedule.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
  • Tracked monthly revenues to generate reports for business development planning.
  • Transformed a small fleet, scaling from 3 to 40 assets during last 15 years.

General Laborer

Southport Marine Group
Holland
06.2006 - 03.2009
  • Assisted in loading and unloading marine equipment efficiently.
  • Moved boats using dollies, carts, hoists, or other manual labor techniques.
  • Managed weekly boat cleaning operations, maintaining compliance with customer quality expectations.
  • Assisted in installation of new marine equipment
  • Moved boats and yachts from dock to secure indoor storage facility.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hamilton High School
Hamilton, MI
06-2004

Some College (No Degree) - Civil Engineering

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Architecture

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Employee training
  • Supply chain management
  • Operations oversight
  • Compliance management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Logistics coordination
  • Fleet management
  • Problem solving
  • Safety protocol implementation
  • Policy/program development
  • Schedule management
  • Recruitment
  • Process improvements
  • Staff development

Certification

  • CDL class A certified. Air brakes endorsed. Received May 2009.
  • Reasonable Suspicion certified for FMCSA regulated drug testing. 2012
  • Key User for company TMS system, Mcleod. 2020.

Affiliations

  • Volunteer with my church with special projects.
  • Avid golfer as the love of the game has helped shape my personality and work ethic.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Manager

Southport Trucking
05.2009 - Current

General Laborer

Southport Marine Group
06.2006 - 03.2009

High School Diploma -

Hamilton High School

Some College (No Degree) - Civil Engineering

Western Michigan University

Architecture

Grand Rapids Community College

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