Ryan Franks
Blaine
Summary
Delivery/Merchandise Leader with extensive experience at Sound Beverage Distributors. Proven track record in delivery planning, fostering strong customer relationships, and team leadership. Excelled in interpersonal skills, enhancing operational efficiency, and client satisfaction. Demonstrated adaptability and attention to detail, driving success in fast-paced environments.
Professional driver skilled in route planning and safe driving practices. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong emphasis on team collaboration. Knowledgeable in vehicle maintenance, logistics coordination, and ensuring timely deliveries. Achieves results through communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Driver
Sound Beverage Distributors
03.2024 - Current
- Point of contact for all drivers to help and assist with any issues.
- Provided ongoing training to new drivers with company standards.
- Improved customer relationships by following up on deliveries to make sure standards were met and see how we could better our work.
- Helped with routing time-sensitive deliveries and prioritizing tasks based on importance to clients and company’s success.
- Help drivers on busy days or big displays, also fill in on routes if people were sick.
Driver
Sound Beverage Distributors
02.2021 - 03.2024
- Consistently followed traffic rules and regulations having 0 tickets or accidents.
- Delivered and worked product keeping up on rotation, building displays, and growing relationships within accounts.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage before each shift.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
Warehouse Worker
Sound Beverage Distributors
04.2015 - 02.2021
- Unload trucks and make sure product gets dated appropriately and rotated to ensure the current product being picked is the oldest within code.
- Load trucks with dunnage, incorrectly shipped product, and quality compromised product.
- Specifically lead all things AB in the warehouse. Made sure we were in compliance with Equity Agreement and communicated with several AB logistics team members.
Merchandiser Manager
Sound Beverage Distributors
02.2012 - 04.2015
- Created a merchandising handbook with safety guidelines and expectations.
- Mentored incoming merchandisers to develop skills to help with the job and set them up for future positions within the organization.
- Created routes and schedules for 20+ employees and assigning raises based off performance and handling their timekeeping.
- Worked with Sales team to execute the best support our division could give them.
- Be a face for the company by routinely meeting to build stronger relationships with Receivers, Wine Stewards, and store managers.
Truck Loader
Sound Beverage Distributors
10.2010 - 02.2012
- Loaded local delivery trucks with products in a safe and stable manner.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 165 pounds.
- Operated machinery with the appropriate certifications.
Merchandiser
Sound Beverage Distributors
06.2009 - 10.2010
- Fill and rotate product at all points of sale.
- Remove any out of code products from the floor to ensure quality is under control.
- Create unique and eye catching displays in high traffic locations.
- Help manage inventory levels by keeping an updated inventory list for the Sales team of my accounts .
- Build and improve relationships in accounts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Meridian High
Bellingham, WA06.2007
Skills
- Operational and route planning
- Adaptable decision making
- Strong communication skills
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Efficient multitasking
- Team leadership qualities
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Lead Driver
Sound Beverage Distributors
03.2024 - Current
Driver
Sound Beverage Distributors
02.2021 - 03.2024
Warehouse Worker
Sound Beverage Distributors
04.2015 - 02.2021
Merchandiser Manager
Sound Beverage Distributors
02.2012 - 04.2015
Truck Loader
Sound Beverage Distributors
10.2010 - 02.2012
Merchandiser
Sound Beverage Distributors
06.2009 - 10.2010
High School Diploma -
Meridian High
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