Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Gig Economy - Driver - Uber/Lyft
Self
05.2016 - 10.2022
Delivered people on time all over the Southeast - 8000 trips
Cleaned and maintained vehicle daily, over 350,000 miles on my vehicle
Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions.
Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service.
Owner
Garlic Distribution, LLC., Caron's Cupboard
12.1998 - 05.2016
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel.
Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
Founded and managed specialty distribution business and gourmet retail store business - in Naples, FL
A small, family business 1 employee - in a very affluent market.
VP
Ruan Logistics
06.1978 - 06.1998
We had a great run. I started with 1 profit center, I left in charge of 50 profit centers and over 1200 employees, 100 million in annual revenue
Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and overall departmental productivity.
Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting company brand and building rapport with prospects and partners.
Created and made appropriate documentation for annual budgets and senior leadership goals.
Initiated on-time, under-budget project management to optimize performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
08.1977
Skills
Driving and Transportation
Confidentiality Understanding
Cash Register experience - 18 years
Product Ordering, shelving, pricing product perishable and non perishable
Motivating personnel to achieve goals and objectives
I wore all the hats - Sales, Operations, Safety, Personnel - an enjoyable and productive 20 years