SAMUEL ORTIZ JR.

Zephyrhills,Florida

Summary

Experienced business professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in operations management, strategic planning, and resource optimization. Known for flexibility in adapting to changing needs and providing reliable leadership. Prepared to make significant impact in driving business success and fostering team growth.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Owner / Operator

SJX Transport LLC

Zephyrhills, FL

06.2025 - Current

Operate and manage all aspects of a courier and freight transport business, including daily logistics and customer coordination.
Handle dispatching, routing, and scheduling to ensure efficient pickup and delivery of freight.
Maintain full responsibility for P&L performance, budgeting, and financial decision-making.
Provide exceptional customer service while building and sustaining client relationships.
Manage business reporting, bookkeeping, invoicing, and personal business accounting to ensure accurate financial records.

Purchasing Manager

Auto Development Group

Tampa, FL

03.2025 - 06.2025

Oversight of purchasing operations to ensure timely procurement of parts, materials, and equipment.
Negotiation of pricing and terms with vendors to reduce costs and improve supply chain efficiency.
Analysis of inventory levels and coordinated replenishment strategies to prevent shortages or overstock.
Collaboration with production and management teams to forecast purchasing needs and align with project timelines.
Evaluation of supplier performance and implemented improvements to strengthen vendor relationships and reliability.

General Manager

HD Supply

Lakeland, FL

05.2012 - 01.2025

Effectively managed second largest Distribution Center (DC) in the Southeast.
Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members toward achieving organizational goals.
Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service, and sales.
Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
Provided guidance and support to subordinate managers to foster an atmosphere of cooperation throughout the organization.
Ensured budget, cost control, and performance metric goals were met or exceeded.
Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning and forecasting.
Analyzed existing processes for effectiveness and developed new systems to enhance productivity.
Prepared detailed reports for senior leadership outlining key performance metrics.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff to ensure efficient operations.
Exceeded established service goals while leveraging customer service, sales, and employee management best practices.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

12-2014

Skills

Microsoft 360
Leadership and team building
Project scope
Efficient multi-tasker
P&L management
Customer relations

Effective prioritization
Operations management
Business and logistics planning
Personnel management
Equipment operation

Affiliations

Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)

Bilingual

English

Spanish

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