JEFFREY MEEKER

Military Service:

• Rank: Private

  Branch/Position: Army

  Period: June 2007 - April 2011

  Occupation: 11B - Infantryman - 11B

  Duties Description:

  Led and trained a team of 6-12 soldiers, prioritizing the safety of each team member and carrying out numerous missions during a 13-month tour in Afghanistan. Planned and coordinated the execution of support missions to aid deployed forces and individuals. Advised commanding officers on weapons operations, capabilities and unforeseen operational problems. Received a Purple Heart for serving the United States with valor and being injured.

  Training courses:

  • Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Army Good Conduct Medal

Work history:

• Job Title: Lead Logistics Coordinator

  Company: Cemex

  Period: October 2022 - present

  Role Description:

  I am currently in charge of dispatching over 150 drivers, daily, to customer locations and Cemex Plant locations in Central Florida. In this role, I communicate with customers to record their requirements, plan and adjust routes, as well as scheduling drivers to deliver or collect freight of aggregate materials.
  To ensure success, I utilized my extensive experience in: dispatching trucks, planning/forecasting, customer service, and ability to work under pressure.
  Average dispatch of over 500 loads per day

• Job Title: Operations Manager

  Company: Junk Luggers

  Period: June 2021 - September 2022

  Role Description:

  Guide daily operations, coordinating logistics for profit and loss, scheduling, training, and inventory control, to keep the business running smoothly. Spearhead the implementation of both short-term and long-term strategies to deliver on organizational objectives, regularly evaluating performance towards goals and adjusting as needed. Recruit, hire and train crew numbers on projects, company policies, and best practices for customer service.
  
  Conduct performance reviews, providing coaching and feedback to staff that benefits both company and employee. Analyze processes regularly to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies across the business including in the warehouse, dispatch, and logistics. Promote customer-first approaches that drive positive reviews and repeat business. Successfully broke the International Franchise record for first-month business revenue.

• Job Title: Project Manager

  Company: Vosburg Welsh Utility Location

  Period: September 2020 - May 2021

  Role Description:

  Oversaw numerous major projects, forecasting, scheduling, and monitoring project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency to ensure each project stayed on time and within budget. Utilized a variety of technology, including Ground Penetrating Radar and Electromagnetic Location, to research and analyze the locations of underground utilities. Fostered strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors to secure lasting partnerships while optimizing cost savings and ensuring jobs were finished on time. Gathered and evaluated research data using mapping software with ArcGIS to provide clients with clear imagery of utility location.
  
  Devised and produced excavation strategies for clients to prevent striking underground utilities. Prevented more than 400 additional utility strikes which had been wrongfully marked by company competitors, allowing the digging contractors to stay on schedule and prevent financial loss due to repair. Sourced and secured strong business relationships with Senior Executives of current and potential clients to drive repeat business and positive reviews.

• Job Title: Security Specialist

  Company: Security Industry Specialist

  Period: June 2020 - September 2020

  Role Description:

  Secured and protected clients and assets, while adhering to client request and always maintaining confidentiality and privacy on new products and software. Conducted routine security checks and suggested improvements as necessary. Guarded authorized area to prevent unlawful entry. Promoted to Trainer due to exemplary knowledge of security and military background. Safely prevented client property loss or damage when intruders were present.

• Job Title: Shop Manager

  Company: Brake Check

  Period: November 2019 - July 2020

  Role Description:

  Led daily operations for the store, implementing effective strategies to achieve monthly sales goals and profit margins. Created schedules that ensured the appropriate number of employees were on duty to finish customer vehicles within expected timeframes while not overspending on labor. Managed inventory in warehouse to prevent shortages. Communicated with customers to share updates on jobs and expected timelines, as well as resolve any issues that arose. Supervised the staff, assigning duties and monitoring performance. Consistently exceed monthly sales goals and was chosen to visit underperforming stores to provide support in turning the business around at the locations.
  

• Job Title: GSOC Security Advisor

  Company: Overhaul

  Period: March 2019 - November 2019

  Role Description:

  Provided 24/7 security for high value shipments including, but not limited to electronics, pharmaceuticals, food, and more. Developed and implemented SOP's and workflows for High Alert events that maintained the safety and security of all shipments while increasing team efficiency and organization. Prepared and presented thorough reports with findings and recommendations to upper management on major events and any upcoming threats. Resolved and closed out over 3,000 events while the team averaged 1,200, as well as successfully recovered more than $10M worth of cargo.

• Job Title: Lead Sales Representitive

  Company: Golf Car Depot

  Period: September 2018 - March 2019

  Role Description:

  Sourced and secured new leads through proactive outreach via email, online marketing, and phone calls. Consistently delivered exemplary customer service, greeting patrons warmly at store entrance and helping with finding needed items. Collaborated with the finance and insurance team to close deals by offering customers smooth and comprehensive service. Consistently reached a minimum profit margin of 35% per sale and generated more than $400K in sales in just one month.
  

• Job Title: Assistant Manager

  Company: Tire Kingdom -TBC

  Period: January 2018 - July 2018

  Role Description:

  Coordinated daily logistics for the store including executing short- and long-term strategies to achieve company goals. Directed a team of employees, supervising activities while creating a cohesive and collaborative working environment. Enforced all company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments. Promoted to Assistant Manager in just two months due to outstanding performance.

Education:

• Everglades University

  Bachelor's Degree – Construction Management

  Period: January 2023 - present