Previous owner of Mack/Navistar and Ford Truck Dealership

Timothy J. Leskosky * *********@***.***

P.O.Box *715 Statesboro Ga. 30459 ( (C): 478-***-****

~ Operations Management ~ Transportation Management ~

Creative and intuitive leader with keen insight, judgment and business acumen, bringing the vision, drive and energy critical to building profitable, prominent and well-respected business operations.

• Operations Management: President/CEO with strong strategic planning, marketing, and business development performance record, a demonstrated high level of integrity, and the utmost respect from colleagues and customers.

• Organizational Development: Led the company through accelerated growth and expansion and through extensive internal development, business acquisitions, new product ventures, and other strategic business alliances.

• Leadership and Guidance: Direct and motivate key personnel to achieve the highest levels of professionalism and performance; initiate specialized training to ensure the achievement of exceptional service to customers.

• Computer and Information Systems: Microsoft Windows Operating Systems; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer); R. L. Polk Data Format; Associated Equipment Manufacturers Data Format; Standard Industrial Classification Codes (SIC) and North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS); Uniform Commercial Code; ADP Systems; Dealer Information Systems (DIS)

Operations Management Planning and Scheduling Transportation Support

Sales and Service Inventory Management Financial Control

Quality Control Safety and Security Customer Service

~ Professional Experience / Career Highlights ~

President/CEO, LJL Truck Center, Inc., Macon, GA 06/1982 to 06/31/2008

President/CEO of Middle Georgia’s largest Ford, Mack, and Navistar dealership; managed business operations providing truck fleet sales and exceptional customer service throughout the southeastern states.

• Directed all aspects of the organization including financial, legal, and banking activities, large fleet and parts sales, manufacturing relationships, procurement and inventory control, and customer service

• Met unique organizational, market, and financial challenges to deliver dramatic company revenue and profit growth

• After bringing the company out of bankruptcy, directed the activities of 55 personnel performing truck and fleet sales, operations support, and customer service from 2001 through 2007

• Orchestrated a dramatic business turnaround and revitalization with strong financial gains including a 100% increase in truck and parts sales, while decreasing costs by 250%

• Introduced financial strategies and strict budget constraints to reduce selling costs and implemented a plan to successfully repay all company debt four years ahead of schedule

• Instrumental in the acquisition of local truck dealerships from 1987 to 1999 expanding the company's position in the trucking industry and spearheaded the purchase of 12 companies comprised of 450 employees and sales of $250M

• Oversaw business support functions including insurance, advertising and promotions, compliance with both DOT and OSHA regulations, as well as all training initiatives

President/CEO, LJL Machinery Macon GA 02/2008 to 07/01/2010

President of the JCB construction equipment dealer, managed business operations providing equipment sales, rental, service and parts throughout middle Ga.

• Spearhead and established new market for construction line of equipment

• Conducted market analysis and planning to strengthen rental business opportunities

• Directed all aspects of the organization including legal, financial, banking, customer relations

• Implemented, developed quality process improvements that focused on safety, financial, and operational needs

Division Manager/Plant Equipment Manager, Liberty Tire Recycling, Jackson, Ga. 09/2010 to 2011

Manager for tire recycling plant for sale of material to Cemex Cement Co .

Establish schedules for movement of recycling tires to be burned in kiln

Oversee safety requirements according to OSHA and Mine Safety

Sales call to fleet accounts for disposal of tire casing for the kiln

Attending Georgia Southern Statesboro Ga. for degree in Logistic Supply Chain 5/01/2012 to Present

~ Education and Professional Training ~

Attending Georgia Southern College,Statesboro Ga . Degree Logistic Supply Chain 2014.

Associate’s Degree in Automotive and Truck Engineering, Northwood Institute, Midland, MI, 1983

ADP Systems Administration Course; ADP Accounting Course; ADP Parts Sales and Service Course

~ Awards / Recognitions / Memberships ~

Mack Truck “Southeastern Dealer of the Year”-1989; Woodmen of the World “Lifesaver Commendation” Award 1985;

Georgia Chamber of Commerce; Macon-Bibb County Chamber of Commerce; Used Truck Association; American Truck Dealers Association; Georgia Motor Truck Association; Georgia Dump Truck Association; Georgia Highway Contractors Association; American Rental Association; National Trailer Association; Georgia Municipal Association of County Commissioners; Georgia Mining Association (Board of Directors 1992-1995)

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