Laurence Cutrone
Floral Park
Summary
Punctual Driver with unprecedented talents in truck operations, loading, and unloading, and route coordination. Experience in operating and driving various trucks to transport goods and materials. Committed to ensuring delivery within specified timeframes.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Soft Drink Distributor
Ditmars Distributor
09.2006 - 06.2024
- Developed strong relationships with key accounts, leading to increased repeat business.
- Coordinated promotional events to showcase products and drive brand awareness.
- Surpassed sales targets consistently through effective account management strategies.
- Advised retailers on merchandising best practices, enhancing product visibility within stores.
- Used excellent listening and problem-solving skills to work with customers and quickly resolve concerns.
- Properly processed all sales transactions, achieving high levels of account growth and retention via quality deliverables.
- Delivered orders to customers to drive full satisfaction.
- Operated delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
- Completed daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Handled customer concerns and issues by answering questions and escalating major problems to supervisor.
Route Manager
Snap-Too Bev.
06.1997 - 09.2006
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving service issues promptly and professionally.
- Conducted driver ride-alongs and observations to evaluate and improve driver performance.
- Monitored daily operations and routes to resolve issues and drive operational effectiveness.
- Planned, distributed, monitored and followed up on daily route assignments to service customers per company standards and agreements.
- Assisted in the recruitment and hiring of new route managers and drivers, improving overall team capabilities.
- Streamlined operations by implementing new technologies for tracking vehicles, inventory, and delivery status.
Owner/Distributor
Sweet J Bev.
05.1984 - 04.1995
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Advised retailers on merchandising best practices, enhancing product visibility within stores.
- Stocked shelves and loaded orders to prepare deliveries.
Education
No Degree - Business
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
No Degree - Business
University of New Haven
Skills
- NYS Driver's License & CDL
- Route Planning
- Budgeting and finance
- Warehouse Operations
- Customer Service
- Product Distribution
- Territory Development
- Sales Goals
- Truck loading
- Safe Vehicle Operation
- Business Management
- Product displays
Timeline
Soft Drink Distributor
Ditmars Distributor
09.2006 - 06.2024
Route Manager
Snap-Too Bev.
06.1997 - 09.2006
Owner/Distributor
Sweet J Bev.
05.1984 - 04.1995
No Degree - Business
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
No Degree - Business
University of New Haven