Rev Earl W Grimes Jr
Southfield,Michigan
Summary
Astute Business Owner successful in operations management, competitive analysis and financial management. Demonstrated success in growth and innovation. Capitalizing on new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives and reach sales objectives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Karios Transportation Inc
Belleville, MI
06.2018 - 01.2022
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
Retired
City Of Detroit (B&SE)
Detroit, United States
12.2006 - 12.2006
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
- Supervised several Field Building Inspectors.
- Made sure code and laws were enforced.
Building/Housing Inspector
City Of Detroit (B&SE)
Detroit, Michigan
08.1985 - 12.2006
- Carefully evaluated use of government property to determine compliance with Building Code requirements and other city regulations.
- Identified discrepancies between use and management directives by evaluating historical documents and current reports.
- Evaluated applications for permits and special licenses upholding city standards standards to approve or deny requests.
- Checked into potential license violations and permit concerns to isolate and remedy issues.
- Gathered data, physical samples and photographic evidence of alleged issues.
- Completed polished reports outlining findings and corrective action recommendations.
- Recommended legal or administrative action to protect government property.
Commercial Over the Road Semi Driver
CRST International
Cheney, United States
06.1995 - 07.1996
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork.
City Bus Driver
City Of Detroit (DSR)
Detroit, Michigan
01.1971 - 01.1972
- Assisted passengers to foster safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
- Drove bus to safely transport passengers over scheduled routes and authorized stops.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Advised passengers of appropriate behavior to reinforce posted rules and maintain passenger safety.
- Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
- Provided passenger assistance, collected fares and offered schedule and route information.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Protected passengers from harm and bus from excess damage by complying with traffic regulations.
- Helped elderly passengers or those with limited mobility enter and exit bus.
- Followed schedules precisely to completely daily routes.
- Maintained positive passenger relations with orderly bus environments and clear announcements for each stop.
Education
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Macomb County Community College
Warren MILiberal Arts And General Studies
University of Maryland
Bolling AFB, Washington DCPolitical Science
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MINo Degree - Masters Degree For Masters of Divinity
Ecumenical Theological Seminary Grad School
Detroit, MIUrban Ministries - Religion
Ecumenical Theological Seminary
Detroit, MI06.2006
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Detroit, MI06.1964
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Supplier Monitoring
- Team Leadership
- Decision Making
- Assignment Delegation
- Department Oversight
- Records Organization and Management
- Originality and Creativity
- Mathematical Calculation and Reasoning
- Financial Statement Review
- Cost Reduction
- Program Optimization
- Goal Setting
- Administrative Management
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Customer Service Management
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Business Leadership
- Quality Assurance
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Budget Control
- Employee Motivation
- Training Management
- Customer Relations
- Price Structuring
- Deadline Management
- Information Security
- Calendar Management
- Capital Expenditures Oversight
- Layout Planning
- Product Transportation
- Desktops, Laptops and Mobile Devices
- Process Development and Streamlining
- Special Promotions Planning
- Materials Planning and Logistics
- Database Maintenance
- Needs Assessment
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Karios Transportation Inc
06.2018 - 01.2022
Retired
City Of Detroit (B&SE)
12.2006 - 12.2006
Commercial Over the Road Semi Driver
CRST International
06.1995 - 07.1996
Building/Housing Inspector
City Of Detroit (B&SE)
08.1985 - 12.2006
City Bus Driver
City Of Detroit (DSR)
01.1971 - 01.1972
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Macomb County Community College
Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of Maryland
Political Science
Wayne County Community College District
No Degree - Masters Degree For Masters of Divinity
Ecumenical Theological Seminary Grad School
Urban Ministries - Religion
Ecumenical Theological Seminary
High School Diploma -
Central High School