Michael Balogh
Summary
As a CDL Class A truck driver with over 9 years of safe driving experience at Dayton Freight Lines, I have developed extensive expertise in freight transportation, including DOT compliance, hazmat handling, and tanker operations. Previously, as a Retail Sales Manager at GNC, I led sales teams across multiple locations, driving territory-leading sales through strategic hiring, training, and marketing initiatives. I am motivated to leverage my experience in transportation, sales, and retail management to explore new opportunities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver/Dock Worker
Dayton Freight
North Ridgeville
09.2016 - Current
- 9 years of safe driving experience
- Two years as a class B driver, 7 years as a class A driver with 3 of those years being over the road/line haul
- Responsible for performing thorough inspections of the truck and trailer before and after each trip and documenting any issues accordingly
- Planning daily routes to meet delivery schedules while accounting for road restrictions, traffic and weather conditions
- Forklift certified – ensuring the safe loading and unloading of cargo
- Responsible for verifying loads for accuracy against shipping documents prior to delivery
- Responsible for complying with all applicable government laws and company rules especially concerning weight limits, hazardous materials transport and mandatory rest periods
- Communicating effectively with dispatch and customers to provide updates and manage any potential delays
- Provide excellent customer service by building and maintaining positive relationships with clients
Manager
General Nutrition Center (GNC)
04.2011 - 09.2016
- Developed training programs for staff through research and product knowledge
- Responsible for the recruitment of new prospect employees and the initiation of the interview process
- Developed marketing strategies and partnered with local gyms and supplement companies to increase sales and brand recognition
- Led team to achieving and exceeding territory leading sales goals and also upping weekly earnings by upwards of 300%
- Responsible for managing multiple GNC stores in a region
- Responsible for ordering of all product, maintaining optimal stock levels and conducting quality checks
- Managed scheduling at all locations to ensure adequate staffing of team members
Sales Associate
General Nutrition Center (GNC)
03.2009 - 04.2011
- Greet and welcome in customers creating a friendly and inviting atmosphere
- Assisted customers in choosing products by understanding their individual needs and offering recommendations based on product knowledge
- Demonstrated strong communication skills with a diverse clientele
- Drove sales through suggestive selling techniques to meet or exceed personal and store sales targets
- Assisted with opening, closing and other operational tasks including cash handling and inventory counts
- Organized community outreach events to promote the store and products
Education
High School Diploma -
Padua Franciscan High School
Parma, OHSkills
- Team leadership
- Sales techniques
- Upselling
- Exceptional customer service
- Inventory management
- DOT compliance
- Hazardous materials compliant
- Forklift operation
Certification
- CDL Class A
- Hazmat/tanker endorsement
- Forklift certified
Timeline
Truck Driver/Dock Worker
Dayton Freight
09.2016 - Current
Manager
General Nutrition Center (GNC)
04.2011 - 09.2016
Sales Associate
General Nutrition Center (GNC)
03.2009 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
Padua Franciscan High School