Herman Blacksmith
Heat Trucking LLC
Nashville,TN
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Language
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Results-driven Project Management and Construction Professional recognized for effectively coordinating construction activities and managing day-to-day operations. Delivered operational success through strategic planning and resource optimization while fostering strong customer relations and logistics management in a transportation business. Committed to team collaboration and achieving measurable results, with a solid foundation in financial management and staff development.
Work History
Owner / Operator
5 Years 7 Months- Owned and managed daily operations of independent transportation business, focusing on scheduling, logistics, customer coordination, and service delivery.
- Managed daily operations for efficient fleet management and logistics coordination.
- Developed strategic partnerships with suppliers to enhance service offerings and reliability.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through route optimization and fuel management strategies.
- Oversaw compliance with DOT regulations ensuring safety and operational standards were met.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in transportation and customer service excellence.
- Coordinate freight transportation, routes, timelines, and operational requirements to meet customer commitments.
- Managed business expenses, equipment needs, and documentation to streamline administrative responsibilities.
- Built and maintained customer relationships, proactively resolving scheduling and operational issues to enhance service quality.
- Operate Class A commercial vehicles while maintaining safe and dependable transportation practices.
General Laborer
4 Years- Loaded and unloaded building materials, operated small equipment, and cleaned job sites to ensure efficient construction activities.
- Assisted with hardwood flooring installation while effectively using job-site tools and machinery to meet project deadlines.
- Performed tasks in physically demanding environments to support project completion. requiring reliability, coordination, communication, and attention to safety.
- Operated heavy machinery to complete construction tasks efficiently.
- Assisted in the setup and breakdown of job sites, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Collaborated with team members to execute project plans and meet deadlines.
- Maintained tools and equipment, performing routine inspections for optimal performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Skills
Logistics
Scheduling
Project Coordination
Operations
Business management
Client relations
Team Leadership
Problem Solving
Documentation
Staff training
Fleet Management
Transportation Logistics
Loading & Unloading
Construction Operations
Recruitment Strategies
Strategic Logistics
Operational Training
Project management
Certification
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A - Tennessee - Expires April 2027
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Certified Substitute Teacher
- Professional Education License
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner / Operator
Heat Trucking LLC
01.2021 - CurrentRead More
General Laborer
Wisdom Construction
06.2012 - 06.2016Read More
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science from Sports Management
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