Clayton, NJ
Shiloh, NJ
Donald C. Strang
Professional Summary
Experienced leader and previous owner of a large farm, construction and irrigation equipment dealership with locations in New Jersey and Long Island, New York. Experienced in all aspects of dealership operations with the ability to understand and perform individual and senior level functions. Effectively built and managed the details and logistics of a specialized trucking operation. Possesses good interpersonal skills and a knowledge of financial and technical information.
Skills
Business Development Dealership operations management Client and employee relationship
building
Leadership and team building and
productivity
Technical and computer skills Financial analysis and budgeting Retail equipment, finance, insurance
and warranty sales
Trucking logistics and operations
Able to adapt management and
leadership skills to many different types
of businesses.
Operates with honesty, integrity and
dedication to any job or project
assigned.
Experience
Director of Operations
Zarko Enterprises a Subsidiary of Seashore Asphalt Hired to start up a new bulk hauling trucking operation to haul stone and sand and operate with a business model different from the parent company. Interviewed, hired and manage drivers.
Performed daily tasks such as contacting customers for sand requirements and the Material Manager for the organization's multiple asphalt plants' stone requirements. Created daily schedules, communicated with drivers, and filed the daily loads for payroll and billing.
Prepared and submitted weekly reports for upper management. Assigned the task of updating Seashore Asphalt's CDL driver files and hiring processes to be in compliance with Federal and State regulations. Interviewed, hired and onboarded new drivers for both companies. President
Farm-Rite, Inc.
Overall supervision of department managers.
1155 Sassafras Shore Road, Pittsgrove, NJ 08318
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Jan 1992 Dec 2001
Shiloh, NJ
Jan 1989 Dec 1991
Shiloh, NJ
Oct 1986 Dec 1988
Shiloh, NJ
Dec 1988
Hartford, CT
Worked integrally with the Accounting Department to manage the company's financial operations.
Worked directly with the company's CPA, attorneys, financial lenders, insurance agents and manufacturers' business representatives.
Evaluated requirements and opportunities for company success. Added a full-line, full-service construction equipment division and oversaw the company's development within that market.
Assisted the Sales Department in developing non-typical finance options taking advantage of finance company programs to suit individual customer's needs. Worked directly with key customers for equipment sales. Service Manager
Farm-Rite, Inc.
Established service department work schedules and delegated assignment for coverage needs.
Completed repair orders and full documentation of service actions. Completed and submitted all warranty claims.
Implemented training and support for department personnel. Coordinated resources and schedules to meet targeted deadlines. Oversaw day-to-day operations and special projects in fast-paced work environments. Primary contact for customers' and the Sales Department's service requests. Initial troubleshooting of equipment problems based on the descriptions provided to determine extent of the repairs.
Coordinated with the Sales, Parts and Transportation Departments to expedite new sales deliveries and customer equipment maintenance and repairs. Assisted mechanics with troubleshooting and technical information. Sales Representative
Farm-Rite, Inc.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge about products and promotions. Interacted professionally with customers, informing individuals of sales promotions and finance and warranty options.
Evaluated trade-ins.
Mechanic Assistant and Truck Driver - Part Time
Farm-Rite, Inc.
Retrieved tools for mechanics and assisted with advanced repairs. Cleaned and organized shop regularly for safety and work efficiency. Completed basic repairs on farm and irrigation equipment with minimal oversight. Operated rollbacks and tractor trailers (CDL) to haul equipment and farm commodities. Education
Bachelor of Science: Biology
Trinity College