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Jacob Garland

Greenfield

Summary

Dynamic operations manager with a Class A commercial driver's license and a strong work ethic, previously at Hometown Logistics. Expert in supply chain management and carrier negotiations, achieving financial targets while fostering supplier relationships. Proven ability to mentor teams and enhance performance metrics, driving efficiency and quality improvements.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

US Express
11.2024 - Current
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.

Manager of Operations

Hometown Logistics
10.2021 - 03.2024
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Successfully managed budgets, consistently meeting financial targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, resulting in reduced costs and better quality products.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, securing competitive pricing arrangements that benefited the organization''s bottom line results.
  • Mentored junior team members in their career progression pathing endeavors towards managerial roles within the company structure framework.

Warehouse Worker

Amazon
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50lbs pounds.
  • Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
  • Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.

Internet Sales Consultant

Ray Skillman Chevrolet
06.2018 - 04.2020
  • Optimized website content for search engines, increasing organic traffic and generating higher-quality leads for the sales team.
  • Established long-term relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and increased referral rates.
  • Delivered engaging product demonstrations via online platforms, effectively showcasing features and benefits while addressing client concerns.
  • Analyzed website analytics data to identify areas for improvement in user experience, resulting in increased lead generation from online sources.

Education

New Palestine High School
New Palestine, IN
05-2018

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Self-motivation and discipline
  • Class A commercial Driver's license
  • Supply chain management
  • Skilled in CRM
  • Performance metrics monitoring
  • Carrier negotiations
  • Lean six sigma
  • Freight coordination
  • Critical thinking

Timeline

Truck Driver

US Express
11.2024 - Current

Manager of Operations

Hometown Logistics
10.2021 - 03.2024

Warehouse Worker

Amazon
08.2020 - 02.2021

Internet Sales Consultant

Ray Skillman Chevrolet
06.2018 - 04.2020

New Palestine High School

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