Sales Driver

Christopher Brooks

*** *. ******* ****, ***********, GA 317t7 acs25l@r.postjobfree.com Tel: 229-***-**** Personal Statement

Dedicated transportation specialist seeking employment with an employee and family oriented company. Self motivated with strong organizational and time management skills.

Work Experience

Owner (Jul-2013 - Dec-2015)

Brooks Brothers Landscaping, Inc, Clearwater, FL

Responsible for contributing to the overall performance of the company by driving sales at every opportunity whilst at the same time making sure every customer receives exceptional levels of service and enjoys their end product. Serving customers in the field.

Offering face to face advice to customers on projects. Maximising company revenue by maintaining strict oversight of expenses. Preparing estimates and designs as requested by clients. Handling customer complaints in a calm manner.

Managing cash and payment systems in accordance with company procedures and policies. Contract negotiations.

Accounts Receivables and Collections.

Equipment maintenance and service records.

Marketing for generation of new business.

Training of new employees.

President (Jun-2004 - Mar-2015)

Brooks Way Adjusting, Inc, Clearwater, FL

Responsible for the promotion, management and development of the company's business, products and services within North America, through managing the existing client base and its development, and achieving agreed targets for both sales and other services. Producing customer-specific proposals, and attending customer meetings and presentations. Traveling extensively to meet customers and training of 250 adjusters nationwide. Presenting the company as a credible and professional supplier of products and services. Following up and supporting any potential new business with clients. Using advanced CRM systems to manage marketing campaigns. Implementing structure and order into the business operations. Developing and implementation of training and continued education. Maintaining accurate client history on a electronic database. Contract negotiations and management.

Driver/Sales (Jan-2002 - Jun-2004)

The Trident Company, Thomasville, GA

Diligent, forward-thinking professional Driver with 7 years of proven experience. Carries past experience in material transportation and is looking to further broad their skillset.

Comprehensive understanding of road safety signs.

Loading and unloading goods onto a flatbed or box trailer. Ensuring a load is secure and that the weight is distributed properly on the truck. Using standard vehicle equipment like tail lifts, pallet trucks a nd stillages. Good geographical knowledge of the local and national road network. Delivering goods to schedule and on time.

Knowledge of driving HGVs, LGVs and semi-trailers. Inspecting a truck for mechanical defects prior to departure and also ensuring that the cargo is properly loaded & secure. Supporting company warehouse and shop floor staff when required to. Completing all necessary administrative paperwork. Ability to read maps & follow signals from a loading crew. Filling in a truck inspection sheet.

Regional Driver (Mar-2000 - Jan-2002)

Regional Driver (Mar-2000 - Jan-2002)

RBI, Inc, Cairo, GA

Reliable and experienced driver who enjoys all aspects of the job. Seeking and ejoyable and rewarding career as driver with a company that offers outstanding opporunities.

Able to drive a diverse set of vehicles, including 10 speed tractor, dually, 53' box trailer, low boy trailer, 48' flatbed, 23' straight truck. Driving safely and responsibly at all times.

Delivering goods directly to a businesses premises. Carrying out vehicle maintenance inspections.

Maintaining a vehicle, keeping it clean, tidy and well cared for. Picking up orders and loading vehicles.

Bringing faulty or damaged stock to the attention of the Managers. Knowledge of using specialised snow and ice clearance equipment. Using handheld computers and scanners to register goods. Building up a relationship with customers through regular deliveries. Following correct procedures at all times.

Carrying out all checks and procedures from pre-delivery to post-delivery. Education

Certification

Central Florida Community College, Ocala, FL

(May-1995 - Aug-1995)

Law Enforcement/Correctional Officer

Certified

University of Central Floroda, Orlando, FL

(Apr-2004 - Sep-2004)

Insurance adjuster certification

Certificate

Bainbridge College, Bainbridge, GA

(Aug-2004 - Aug-2004)

Insurance adjusting

Skills

Driving experience within a multi drop or multi collection role. Able to pass our rigorous security checks and procedures. Prepared to work long hours on delivery days.

Coming up with ideas to improve efficiency.

Willing to work overtime/shifts including days, nights, weekends and holiday periods. Building up relationships with customers through regular deliveries. Physically fit and able to do demanding manual work including lifting of heavy goods. Driving safely and responsibly.

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