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Richard Lockhart

Archdale,NC

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/ Operator

Franchi Trucking
11.2021 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.

Over the Road Truck Driver

Service 1st Logistics
08.2010 - 11.2021
  • Ensured timely deliveries by maintaining consistent communication with dispatchers and customers.
  • Maintained clean driving records by consistently obeying traffic laws, staying alert at all times, and prioritizing safe driving practices throughout every trip.
  • Facilitated successful deliveries under challenging weather conditions using defensive driving skills honed over years of experience navigating diverse terrains nationwide.
  • Expedited shipping processes by utilizing advanced GPS systems for efficient navigation along complex routes.

Over the Road Truck Driver

Shoaco Transit
10.2006 - 12.2009

Transport goods in a timely manner,

Crew Leader Fire Extinguisher Services

Pye Barker
12.2009 - 07.2010
  • Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
  • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
  • Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.

Scheduler/ Crew Manager

R&R Water Services
01.2003 - 09.2006

Schedule job times to avoid conflict with truck schedules

Managed the crew to ensure the jobs were completed in a timely manner. To satisfy the customer and owner of company.

  • Reduced scheduling conflicts and ensured timely execution of tasks through proactive rescheduling and resource allocation adjustments.
  • Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through diligent scheduling coordination, ensuring all deliverables were met within agreed timeframes.
  • Consistently met deadlines by effectively allocating resources, tracking progress, and making necessary adjustments to schedules as needed.
  • Facilitated smooth handovers between shifts by creating comprehensive documentation of completed tasks and pending items for follow-up action.
  • Established and maintained strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, facilitating open communication channels for improved collaboration.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Jack Astor's Bar & Grill
07.2001 - 12.2002
  • Supervised all areas of restaurant to keep it clean and well-maintained.
  • Monitored daily cash transactions, ensuring accuracy in all financial reporting processes.
  • Managed staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times and reduced labor costs.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly and professionally.

Shipping and Receiving Manager

5 Star Metals
09.1999 - 06.2001
  • Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
  • Optimized warehouse layout for efficient product flow from receiving to shipping areas, minimizing wasted time in transit between locations.
  • Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
  • Managed inventory control with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accurate stock levels.

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Leggett & Platt
12.1985 - 07.1989

Maintained Shipping Department

Quality Manager

Leggett & Platt
07.1989 - 06.1997
  • Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
  • Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.

Production Manager

Leggett & Platt
06.1997 - 08.1999
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
  • Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.

Education

None - Nursing

Gtcc Middle College High School
Jamestown, NC

High School Diploma - General Studies

Trinity High School
Trinity, NC
06.1985

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Personnel Management
  • Operations Oversight
  • Relationship Management
  • DOT Compliance
  • Customer-Oriented
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Materials Transport
  • Accurate record keeping
  • Safe Driving Practices
  • GPS and route planning
  • Transportation safety
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Logistics Planning
  • Cargo Handling
  • Delivery Scheduling

Timeline

Owner/ Operator

Franchi Trucking
11.2021 - Current

Over the Road Truck Driver

Service 1st Logistics
08.2010 - 11.2021

Crew Leader Fire Extinguisher Services

Pye Barker
12.2009 - 07.2010

Over the Road Truck Driver

Shoaco Transit
10.2006 - 12.2009

Scheduler/ Crew Manager

R&R Water Services
01.2003 - 09.2006

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Jack Astor's Bar & Grill
07.2001 - 12.2002

Shipping and Receiving Manager

5 Star Metals
09.1999 - 06.2001

Production Manager

Leggett & Platt
06.1997 - 08.1999

Quality Manager

Leggett & Platt
07.1989 - 06.1997

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Leggett & Platt
12.1985 - 07.1989

None - Nursing

Gtcc Middle College High School

High School Diploma - General Studies

Trinity High School
Richard Lockhart