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Larry Myers

Walnutport,PA

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Vice President at Hardee's Food Systems, excelling in leadership and strategic planning. Proven track record in enhancing customer satisfaction and driving growth through effective communication and safety-focused practices. Skilled in route planning and vehicle inspections, ensuring reliable and safe transportation for students.

Overview

53
53
years of professional experience

Work History

School Bus Driver

First Student Inc
02.2012 - 09.2024

Transport school students to and from school in a timely and safe manner.

  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
  • Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.

Sales Associate

Voortman Cookies
05.2005 - 04.2012
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.

Vice President/Co-Owner

Hardee's Food Systems
04.1971 - 05.2005
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
  • Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
  • Built high-performance teams through effective recruitment practices focused on competency alignment coupled with ongoing performance management processes.
  • Transformed customer experience by designing and executing comprehensive service improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing satisfaction levels.
  • Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
  • Launched new products or services in various markets by conducting comprehensive market research studies and tailoring offerings based on customer needs analysis.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.

Education

No Degree - Management

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA
06-1976

No Degree - People Skills

Dale Carnegie School
York, PA
09-1974

General

Spring Grove Area
Spring Grove, PA
05-1965

Skills

  • Dependable and reliable
  • Effective communication skills
  • Safety-focused
  • Safe driving practices
  • Behavior management
  • Special needs assistance
  • Emergency procedures
  • Safety equipment usage
  • Route planning
  • Drug and alcohol testing
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Defensive driving
  • DOT regulations
  • Transporting students
  • Pre-trip inspections
  • Route navigation

Timeline

School Bus Driver

First Student Inc
02.2012 - 09.2024

Sales Associate

Voortman Cookies
05.2005 - 04.2012

Vice President/Co-Owner

Hardee's Food Systems
04.1971 - 05.2005

No Degree - Management

York College of Pennsylvania

No Degree - People Skills

Dale Carnegie School

General

Spring Grove Area
Larry Myers