As a seasoned entrepreneur with a proven track record at CMKH Trucking LLC and Charlie’s Trucking and Forklift INC, I excel in customer relations and small business operations. My leadership significantly enhanced operational efficiency, achieving substantial revenue growth. Skilled in relationship building and communication, I foster strong client and team connections, driving repeat business and referrals. Honesty, integrity,
hard work, and work ethic is very important to me. I I am a team player that loves to succeed in anything I do. I am excited about getting back in the work force after retiring and would love to be apart of a company that shares success as I do.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
CMKH Trucking LLC
02.2022 - 03.2024
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Owner/Vice President
Charlie’s Trucking and Forklift INC
10.1998 - 08.2021
Evaluated existing workflows to identify inefficiencies and propose innovative solutions that enhance productivity across the organization.
Mentored team members on best practices in operations management, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within the organization.
Delivered exceptional results in market expansion efforts by identifying new territories, analyzing potential opportunities, and establishing a strong local presence.
Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels for maximum turnover without compromising availability or customer satisfaction.
Instituted risk management protocols to proactively address potential issues before they escalated into major problems affecting business operations or customer satisfaction levels.
Identified opportunities for automation, leading to a significant reduction in manual labor costs and increased efficiency.
Optimized supply chain management for improved product availability and reduced lead times.
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors, leading to significant cost savings while maintaining product quality and timely delivery.
Negotiated high-value contracts with new clients, substantially increasing revenue.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
Led negotiations for major contracts, securing favorable terms that significantly reduced costs.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
Delivered strong financial performance despite challenging economic conditions by executing prudent risk management strategies throughout all aspects of business operations.
Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
Ensured regulatory compliance at all times by implementing robust internal controls systems coupled with proactive monitoring mechanisms.
Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
Dental Assistant
Dr, Martin Powell
10.1996 - 09.1998
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
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