Samuel Gilliam
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Team Leader
Universal Capacity Solutions
Nashville, TN
03.2018 - 03.2024
- Managed a team of 8 freight brokers while overseeing hundreds of full truckload shipments for major retailers on a weekly basis for the southwest region of the United States.
- Screened all carriers used to prevent freight theft in an ever changing freight industry.
- Achieved consistent revenue growth by developing sales strategies tailored to regional market dynamics.
- Identified new markets to attack during a historically tough year for 3pls resulting in 2.6 million dollars in margin and 19 million in revenue for 2024 for my team.
- Promoted a healthy culture for team members to grow and prosper in.
- Maintained lines of communication with multiple departments in the company to ensure up to date communication
Commercial Electrician
S&w Electrical Contractors
Murfreesboro, TN
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Designed, installed and maintained lighting and electrical systems.
- Mentored apprentice electricians through hands-on training sessions to foster professional growth within the trade industry.
- Streamlined communication with general contractors, architects, and engineers to align project goals and requirements.
- Performed accurate calculations for wire sizing, conduit fill, voltage drop, load balancing, grounding system design, and other relevant factors involved in commercial projects.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations by following strict safety guidelines during all electrical tasks.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
Residential Electrician
Jones Electric
Murfreesboro, TN
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and communicating project updates regularly.
- Maintained compliance with local building codes and regulations through careful adherence to industry best practices.
- Streamlined troubleshooting processes by effectively diagnosing and repairing various electrical problems.
- Utilized knowledge of local building codes when designing custom wiring solutions tailored specifically for individual client needs.
- Assisted in training apprentices within the company, sharing valuable skills and expertise while fostering a supportive learning environment.
Education
Riverdale High School
Murfreesboro, TNSkills
- Customer Relations
- Team Management
- Succession Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Team motivation
- People Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Daily workflow improvement
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Overseeing Daily Activities
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Supervision
- Documentation And Reporting
- Mentoring
Timeline
Regional Team Leader
Universal Capacity Solutions
03.2018 - 03.2024
Commercial Electrician
S&w Electrical Contractors
01.2016 - 03.2018
Residential Electrician
Jones Electric
07.2014 - 01.2016
Riverdale High School