Maksym Kariev
Tustin,CA
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager /Freight Broker
IH Cargo
Chicago, IL
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Organized departmental events, including activities and meetings
- Interviewed potential participants to determine eligibility.
- Developed interview questions based on the position and company culture.
- Assigned responsibilities strategically
- Contributed to developing budgets, forecasts, and preparing financial statements
- Analyzed client needs and determined appropriate shipping solutions.
- Developed relationships with freight carriers to negotiate competitive rates and services.
- Provided customer service by responding promptly to inquiries and resolving any issues that arose.
- Coordinated the entire shipping process, from pick-up to delivery of vehicles.
- Collaborated with logistics team members to optimize transportation routes.
- Negotiated rates based on current market trends.
Chief Operating Officer
DAVTRANS INC
North Hills, CA
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Oversaw all aspects of financial management, including budgeting and forecasting.
- Evaluated current products and services in order to develop strategies for improvement.
- Developed strategic plans and objectives to ensure organizational growth and profitability.
- Created financial models to forecast future business performance and identify areas of improvement.
- Negotiated and approved contracts between company and distributors, suppliers and other external entities.
- Hired, trained and mentored over twenty staff members.
Car Hauler
IH Cargo
Chicago, IL
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Inspected and maintained vehicles for safe operation.
- Loaded and unloaded cars onto trailers, ensuring secure transportation of cargo.
- Scheduled pick-up and delivery appointments with customers.
- Verified vehicle information to ensure accuracy before loading.
- Utilized straps, chains, blocks, and other materials to secure the load during transport.
- Maintained records of all loads transported including any necessary paperwork or documentation.
- Monitored road conditions and traffic patterns to adjust routes as needed.
- Communicated regularly with dispatchers regarding travel times, delays, or other changes in plans.
- Assisted with unloading cargo at destination points using a variety of tools such as winches or ramps.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on trucks and trailers prior to departure from terminal.
- Provided professional customer service when dealing with customers at pick-up or delivery locations.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arnold O. Beckman High School
Tustin, CASkills
- Customer Relationship Management
- Sales and Relationship Building
- Product Knowledge: Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, and Vans
- Client Needs Assessment
- Customer Service Excellence
- Administrative Support
- Team Collaboration
- Contract Negotiations
- Office Administration
- Conflict Resolution
- Staff Management
Languages
Russian
Professional
Ukrainian
Limited
English
Professional
Timeline
Office Manager /Freight Broker
IH Cargo
04.2023 - 12.2023
Chief Operating Officer
DAVTRANS INC
11.2022 - 04.2023
Car Hauler
IH Cargo
10.2021 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Arnold O. Beckman High School
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