RICHARD

R. BOCCA

516-***-**** adji0t@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To acquire an established business opportunity that I can improve and expand. I want to fully utilize and apply my experience, skills, and business acumen for the benefit of the business, the employees, and my family. To create a situation where I am in control of my future, have unlimited potential, and can create a lasting legacy I can be proud of.

Professional Highlights

Over 25+ years of business and small business experience

Have increased sales, production, and efficiency, while lowering operating costs in small businesses and in the corporate environment

Trained in OSHA, Federal, and State Regulations

HAZMAT Certified

CDL licensed since 1996

Excel in problem solving, project management, decision-making, and supervision

Ability to handle simultaneous projects and meet deadlines efficiently

Experience working with Microsoft Suite

Professional Experiences

GROCERY HAULERS

Transportation Manager - Bimbo Bakeries Assignment, Greenwich CT

February 2014 - PRESENT

In charge of a staff of over 100 employees, ensuring timely production, high quality control, and inventory management

Responsible for maintaining vendor relationships and product profit margins

Responsible for the on-time delivery coordination within the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut) and Pennsylvania

Coordinate the bakery production schedule with shipping and delivery to optimize product freshness and quality

Responsible for products such as: Entenmann’s Cakes, Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat, Sara Lee, Thomas’, SunMaid, Ballpark, Boboli, D’Italiano, Freihofer’s, etc.

SYSTEM FREIGHT

Transportation Manager – Norampac Assignment, Maspeth NY

Manage all logistics for a fleet of 30 trucks assigned to the factory

In charge of delivery within the tri-state area and the Midwest

Ensure that drivers are all DOT compliant – including checking logs to ensure that they are following regulations

Oversee the shipping department

ABC CARPET CLEANING SERVICE

Owner – Tampa Bay, FL

Managed all aspects of the daily operations of the business

Provide commercial contract carpet cleaning, special tile, and floor services

Solicited new commercial clients, estimates and proposals, employee supervision, and training

Successfully sold the business and returned to New York

SNAPPLE ROUTES

Route Owner – Long Island, NY

Purchased an existing route within Long Island, NY and successfully increased the route stops from 30 to 110

Managed numerous drivers, ensuring punctual and stable deliveries

NORTH BELLMORE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Captain – Long Island, NY

Accumulated a 19-year career with the North Bellmore Fire Department, and successfully gained upper-level management status

Appointed Captain in 2003, after starting out as a fireman and climbing through the ranks

Managed the ladder company of 25 firemen;

Prepared end of incident reports to document incidents and non-emergency response activities completed such as pre-fire planning, fire and life safety education, and station-based training activities

Conducted daily inspections, including post-incident examinations, ensuring that equipment is complete and prepared for another possible fire

Responsible for overall company performance, exercising independent judgement over the equipment and company’s actions

Education

LINDENHURST HIGH SCHOOL

Class of 1986 – Lindenhurst, NY

References

DOC CIESLEWICZ

Grocery Haulers

516-***-****

GEORGE FARKAS

Bimbo Bakeries

914-***-****

FRANK PARISI

FDNY, Retired

843-***-****

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