Robert R. Tilson
* ****** ***, * **** Plains NY *0607
Home: 914-***-**** - C ell: 914-***-**** - *********@*****.***
Summary
Punctual and efficient Driver seeks a position as part of a delivery team with opportunities for professional growth and
development. Motivated to provide prompt, friendly and professional service at all times.
Highlights
Customer-oriented Expense control
Defensive driving Materials accountability
Map reading expert Scheduling
Possesses vehicle insurance and bodily injury Results-driven
coverage Customer service-oriented
Great attitude Safe driver
Lifting up to 50 lbs Ground and air transportation
Clean DMV record CPR certified
DOT regulations Flexible schedule
Inventory control procedures Shipping and receiving
Inventory management Vendor management
Employee development and management Superior negotiation skills
Motivated self-starter
Map reading and navigation skills
Accomplishments
Member of New York/New Jersey Minority Purchasing Home Inspection certified
Continuously maintained an accident and incident-free driving record for more than [30+ years.)Expanded
[limousine business) line to include [1 Car to 5], which nearly doubled sales..
Experience
August 2008 to February 2010
PPR Blueprinting Elmsford, NY
Processed specifications for architects and engineers to coordinate with design plans. Liased with law firm contacts to
process legal tabs. Prepared for shipment, or delivered jobs as necessary. Communicated with clients via email and
telephone to procure and produce jobs. Scanned and prepared data for archiving, as well as made FTP site available for
larger data sets. Worked with Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD Lite, Metaprint and other software to produce quality documents.
Managed priorities and committed to delivery dates. Key Achievements: Partnered with Divney Tung and the City of
Yonkers Building Department for a project to revitalize Getty Square, including plans for a new minor league baseball
park Developed plans and specs for Lothrop Associates for projects based in New York and New JerseyFormulated a
comprehensive business plan complete with clear and actionable sales goals and targets.Built relationships with key
industry insiders.
Owner/Operator
October 2004 to August 2008
Phoenix / Transportation Solutions White Plains, NY
Built relationships with key industry insiders.Determined staffing requirements and interviewed, hired and trained new
employees.Analyzed client requirements, created a business plan and drove strategy development.Completed purchase
orders and customer invoices.Established and maintained more than [Number] business accounts.
General Manager Co-owner
August 2001 to November 2003
Westchester Reprographics White Plains, NY
Started and operated a blueprint reproduction company, providing full life-cycle project management for architects,
engineers, and general contractors. Accounts included municipal and state contracts. Responsibilities included all
areas related to a start-up company: materials, office space, human resources, accounting, vendor relationships, and
soliciting new accounts. Delivered blueprints and architectural supplies via pickup or carrier to sites in and around the
tri-state area. Key Achievements: Mentored college students in reading schematics and understanding the required
materials for a job Corporate liaison for preferred clients to provide value-added input on jobs
Blueprint Machine Operator
March 1993 to July 2001
B&B Blueprint Elmsford, NY
Operated various blueprint and reproduction machines. Assisted in the coordination and operations of the blueprint room.
Provided excellent customer service. Also delivered completed jobs to clients and contractors when necessary. Key
Achievement: Leveraged knowledge of the area gained through limousine services to provide speedy delivery of remote
jobs
Limousine Driver
April 1990 to March 1993
Anthony's Limo Service White Plains, NY
Operated towncars, luxury sedans, stretch limousines and vans for public and corporate clients.
Blueprint Machine Operator / Driver
September 1985 to March 1990
Independent Printing White Plains, NY
Operated all blueprint machines. Also picked up and delivered jobs off-site.
Co-Owner/Operator
February 1981 to March 1990
Ultra Limousine White Plains, NY
Formulated a comprehensive business plan complete with clear and actionable sales goals and
targets.Established and maintained more than 60 business accounts.
Established and maintained more than 50 business accounts.
Hired and trained 9 new employees, which increased the size of the staff by 75%.
Entered revenue and expense transactions and prepared expense reports.
Tracked and evaluated staff performance, and handled all promotions and terminations.
Created annual wage benefit reports for each employee.
Completed purchase orders and customer invoices.
Prepared and filed financial statements such as balance sheets and income statements.
Monitored sales and service records and investigated discrepancies.
Determined staffing requirements and interviewed, hired and trained new employees.
Built relationships with key industry insiders.
Education
Associate's : Business Management, 1978
Westchester Community College Valhalla, NY, US
1976-1978 Westchester Community College, Valhalla NY Associate's Degree - Business Management
AHIT Home Inspection certified
Select One : 1976
Saunders Trade and Technical School Yonkers, NY, US
1972-1976 Saunders Trade and Technical School, Yonkers, NY
Affiliations
New York/New Jersey Minority Purchasing Council
Skills
Blueprint, Clients, Customer Service, Operations, Receptionist, Retail Sales, New Accounts, Maintenance, Scheduling,
Accounting, Accounts Included, Blueprints, Contracts, Human Resources, Liaison, Municipal, Reading Schematics,
Schematics, Business Management, Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat, Archiving, Autocad, Ftp, Telephone, Buying/procurement,
Purchasing