Samuel Hoggatt
Wisner,LA
Summary
A seasoned entrepreneur, I leveraged my expertise in heavy equipment operation and exceptional relationship-building skills to grow Hoggatt Trucking LLC and Hoggatt Farms into thriving enterprises. My strategic approach to business management and client engagement spurred significant repeat business, while hands-on mechanical skills ensured operational efficiency. Achievements include mastering contract negotiations and leading high-performing teams towards common goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Hoggatt Trucking LLC
06.2019 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- brokered all the loads for 6 trucks and trailers
- I done all the mechanic work, oil changes, any major breakdowns i done the work, changing tires, wheel bearings and seals, all electrical components too.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
Owner
Hoggatt Farms
08.2014 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Owned equipment and done all the mechanical repair for myself.
- leveled land with a scraper pan with gps
- dug ditches with excavator with gps
- Rented dozer to spread dirt and build pads
- heavy equipment mechanic and welder
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin Parish High School
Winnsboro, LA05-2008
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic/ Welder
- Heavy Equiment Driver
- Heavy Equipment Off-road Truck Driver
- All Makes and Model Tractor Operator
- Heavy Equipment Scraper Operator
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Operations management
- Business management
- Business planning
- Strategic planning
- Project estimating
- Staff management
- Financial management
- Staff hiring
- Business launch
- Business administration
- Negotiation
- Contract management
- Bidding processes
- Financial planning
- Labor relations
- Profit and loss
- Profit and loss analysis
- Cash flow optimization
- Contract negotiation expertise
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
- Goal setting
- Inventory management
- Inventory control
- Business leadership
- Inventory tracking and management
- Purchasing and planning
- Schedule management
- Records organization and management
- Customer retention
- Employee scheduling
- Employee relations
- Budget control
- Staff training/development
- Employee motivation
- Hiring and onboarding
- Operations oversight
Timeline
Owner
Hoggatt Trucking LLC
06.2019 - Current
Owner
Hoggatt Farms
08.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Franklin Parish High School
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