Francis ( Eric ) Bunch
Riceville
Summary
Dynamic owner/operator with a proven track record at Bunch Distributors L.L.C, excelling in operations management and cost optimization. Skilled in inventory management and relationship building, I enhance product quality while ensuring efficient distribution. A dependable leader, I implement strategic planning to drive profitability and foster team development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Bunch Distributors L.L.C
03.2018 - Current
- Full line of excavation work, hauling , farm services , residential and government
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient distribution processes.
- Coordinated inventory management, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
- Developed relationships with suppliers, enhancing product quality and availability.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies, improving overall profit margins.
Tractor Mechanic
Mcminn County Highway Department
03.2017 - 03.2018
Diagnosed, repaired , and maintained 11 bushhog tractors. In shop and road side repair. Minor - major repairs as required.
Transported equipment as needed . Documented all records .
Agricultural Technician/ Mechanic
Dooley Tractor Company
08.2012 - 03.2018
Diagnosis, repair, and maintance on a large variety of Agricultural equipment . Small to large repairs as required.
Setup new equipment and transported as needed.
General Farm Worker
Armstrong Property's
11.2010 - 08.2012
Worked and maintained 2 farms approximately 450 acres .
Overseen foreign workers
All equipment repair as needed
Hay harvesting
Switch grass planting and harvesting
Planting- harvesting muscadine orchards
Livestock management
Hauling/ transportation
Repairs and maintance on 30+- rental properties.
Timber Harvesting / Saw Mill Worker
Tanner Timber / Parkside Lumber
11.2010 - 2012
Timber Harvesting, chain saw operation, equipment repair/ maintance, equipment operator, hauling , mill worker, lumber grader, exporting logs
Education
Certification -
Vermeer Certification
Georgia Certification -
Kubota University
Georgia GED -
Midway High-school
Kingston, TNLumber Grading Certification - Timber Harvesting
Creedmore Lumber
Jellico, TNSkills
- Operations management
- Documentation and reporting
- Hiring
- Business planning
- Staff training and development
- Personnel management
- Staffing
- Operations oversight
- Inventory management
- Strategic planning
- Payroll processing
- Relationship management
- Operational reporting
- DOT compliance
- Business operations management
- Client relationship management
- Recruiting and hiring
- Financial reporting
- Cost management
- Pricing strategy development
- Cashflow management
- Preventative maintenance
- Profit optimization
- Strong work ethic
- Dependable and reliable
- Customer service
- Equipment operation
- Materials transport
- Vehicle inspections
- Accurate record keeping
- Safe driving practices
- Load security
- Safe driving
- GPS and route planning
- Document management
- Transportation safety
- Vehicle maintenance
- Logistics planning
- Route planning
- Delivery scheduling
- Inclement weather driving
- Shipping and packaging
- Clean MVR
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Trailer maintenance
- Long-haul driving
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Commercial driving
- Time management
- Mechanical tools
- Loading and unloading
- Verbal and written communication
- Basic maintenance
- Vehicle inspection
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Bunch Distributors L.L.C
03.2018 - Current
Tractor Mechanic
Mcminn County Highway Department
03.2017 - 03.2018
Agricultural Technician/ Mechanic
Dooley Tractor Company
08.2012 - 03.2018
General Farm Worker
Armstrong Property's
11.2010 - 08.2012
Timber Harvesting / Saw Mill Worker
Tanner Timber / Parkside Lumber
11.2010 - 2012
Certification -
Vermeer Certification
Certification -
Kubota University
GED -
Midway High-school
Lumber Grading Certification - Timber Harvesting
Creedmore Lumber