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Michael Patalano

Cape Coral,FL

Summary

Motivated CDL driver with impeccable driving record and over 2 years of transportation industry expertise. Offers focus and skills in route management and freight documentation. Adept at operating straight (class B) equipment. Highly attentive to changing road and traffic conditions.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

CDL Driver/Customer Service Representative

Conroy’s Oil Service
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • Maintained truck fleet, organized delivery routes for highest efficiency and optimal profitability
  • Followed all DOT regulations with up-to-date licenses including hazmat certification, and e-log.

President

Portland Produce and specialty foods
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • Quickly built the company’s customer base from zero to over 1200 customers within the first year with annual sales of $1M in the first year to $3M by the end of year two
  • Continued to grow the business even during extremely difficult times
  • Trained all staff with a customer first approach
  • Maintained strong vendor relationships working within strict quality standards
  • Handled all purchasing and sourcing both regionally and globally.

Vice President of International Sales and Grower Relations

West Coast Fresh
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Managed Chain store accounts of more than $20M annually while following new customer leads to increase sales
  • Exceeded all sales goals set at $30M annually by at least 20% from year to year
  • Worked closely with logistics for an on-time arrival better than 98%
  • Maintained rigid quality standards with growers by constant communication, and training
  • Attended and participated in trade shows and grower meetings for optimal exposure within the industry.

Director of Sales and Logistics

Community-Suffolk
01.2004 - 01.2014
  • Wholesale produce sales for globally sourced fresh produce for resale at local terminal markets
  • Built a new customer base, increasing sales by 25% or more, while introducing current customers to new products
  • Forecasted market fluctuations during high demand seasons (holidays & growing regions transitions)
  • Performed inspection procedures meeting USDA guidelines to ensure highest quality possible
  • Maintained a consistent supply chain of incoming products ensuring quality standards
  • Closely monitored incoming and outgoing logistics
  • Evaluated all logistic options such as LTL, rail freight, and FTL
  • Managed over 2000 truckloads annually.

Vice President of Produce and Floral Division

Hi-Lo Supermarkets
01.1999 - 01.2004
  • Lead produce buyer responsible for locally and globally sourcing all produce 10 stores
  • Played a key role in company growth, by constantly adapting to market changes, and taking advantage of “hot buys”
  • Purchases averaged $16M annually
  • Ensured department profits were at or exceeding the company standards of 40% gross profit with many stores achieving 50% or higher margins
  • Responsible for purchasing all seasonal items within both produce and floral departments to optimize profitability
  • Role included strong communication skills to department/store managers for all merchandising, pricing, and strict quality standards
  • Maintained a steady volume growth of at least 20% annually.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management -

Keene State College

CDL (Class B) license, with endorsements to include – HAZMAT and TWIC Card - undefined

Northeast Technical Institute (NTI)
01.2024

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Cash Management
  • Fiscal Management
  • Staff Management

Personal Information

  • 20+ years business experience
  • 10+ years senior management experience
  • 20+ years purchasing/sourcing experience
  • 10+ years USDA guideline inspection experience
  • 20+ years proven perishable sales experience
  • 15+ years logistics experience

Timeline

CDL Driver/Customer Service Representative

Conroy’s Oil Service
03.2024 - 08.2024

President

Portland Produce and specialty foods
01.2020 - 01.2024

Vice President of International Sales and Grower Relations

West Coast Fresh
01.2014 - 01.2020

Director of Sales and Logistics

Community-Suffolk
01.2004 - 01.2014

Vice President of Produce and Floral Division

Hi-Lo Supermarkets
01.1999 - 01.2004

CDL (Class B) license, with endorsements to include – HAZMAT and TWIC Card - undefined

Northeast Technical Institute (NTI)

Bachelor’s degree in business management -

Keene State College

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