Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
The Artisan Board
SAINTAUGUSTINE
03.2019 - Current
Managed daily operations of a gourmet food board business.
Developed creative menus featuring artisanal cheeses and charcuterie.
Sourced high-quality ingredients from local suppliers and markets.
Implemented inventory management systems for efficient stock control.
Coordinated catering events from planning to execution stages.
Established relationships with vendors to enhance product offerings.
Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability.
Created marketing strategies to drive revenue and increase brand visibility.
Truck Broker
Top truck logistics
Hastings
10.2014 - 12.2017
Coordinated freight logistics for nationwide shipments and deliveries.
Negotiated rates and terms with carriers to optimize transport costs.
Negotiated rates with carriers to ensure competitive pricing while still maintaining profitability.
Developed relationships with carriers to maintain a reliable logistics network.
Managed customer accounts, ensuring timely communication and service updates.
Resolved shipping issues promptly to maintain customer satisfaction levels.
Resolved disputes between carriers and customers concerning damages, late deliveries.
Investigated potential problems identified during shipments and took corrective action as necessary.
Collaborated with dispatch teams to streamline load assignments and routing plans.
Monitored shipment progress in transit and communicated any delays or issues to customers quickly.
Audited bills of lading for accuracy prior to payment processing in order to avoid overcharges or discrepancies.
Verified loads against shipping papers, noting in writing any overages, shortages or damages.
Generated monthly financial statements that provided a comprehensive overview of business operations.
Administrative Assistant
Randall’s construction
SAINTAUGUSTINE
05.2008 - 11.2011
Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
Managed communication between contractors, clients, and team members.
Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
Assisted in preparing project documentation and reports for submissions.
Maintained filing systems for easy access to important project files.
Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
Oversaw accounts receivable and payable functions to maintain accurate financial records.
Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.