Leonard Dreier
Knoxville
Summary
Motivated individual with strong work ethic and commitment to continuous learning. Recognized for punctuality and reliability, sought out for decision-making and opinions. Brings positive energy to any environment, believing in the power of a positive attitude to make each day great.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Route Specialist
Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
10.2022 - Current
- Developed optimized route plans to enhance delivery efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Enhanced route efficiency by analyzing and optimizing daily delivery schedules.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company safety guidelines and reporting any potential hazards encountered on the road.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to ensure smooth operations, minimizing delays and disruptions.
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely deliveries through effective route planning.
- Contributed to company growth by identifying potential new clients during regular routes, resulting in increased revenue opportunities.
- Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices for navigation, time management, and safety protocols.
- Developed merchandise strategies aligned with market trends and customer preferences.
- Analyzed sales data to optimize product assortment and inventory management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance visual merchandising standards.
- Motivated and mentored merchandise team to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.
- Enhanced visual presentation of products, driving customer engagement and boosting sales conversion rates.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to secure exclusive product offerings and favorable terms.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to execute successful product launches within tight deadlines.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Interacted with customers to obtain feedback and drive satisfaction.
- Managed high-performing team members, providing ongoing coaching and development opportunities for career advancement.
- Boosted team morale and productivity by implementing innovative merchandise display strategies.
- Trained new employees in merchandising techniques, elevating overall team performance and consistency.
Delivery Driver Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Operated delivery vehicles while adhering to safety regulations and traffic laws.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving delivery-related concerns promptly.
- Conducted daily vehicle inspections, addressing any maintenance needs for optimal performance.
- Operated various types of vehicles skillfully, adapting to different sizes and weight capacities as required per route assignments.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, recording all payments received during deliveries.
- Maintained a clean driving record, ensuring safe and responsible driving practices.
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting routes based on traffic conditions or unexpected delays for timely deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections on delivery vehicles to uphold safety and compliance standards.
Space Management Specialist
Coca-Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
03.2015 - 03.2022
- Manage POS (Point Of Sale) inventory daily.
- Send and receive display racks and bases.
- Executing resets of both convenient and grocery stores based on the decided plan-o-gram.
- Communicating with upper management and sales team to ensure reset is completed within the intended time frame.
- Working with the equipment team to coordinate delivery and placement of coolers.
- Working unsupervised daily and managing time to get all tasks completed for the day.
- Making decisions and solving problems on the fly with little to no instruction.
Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
10.2010 - 03.2015
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing.
- Created visual marketing and styled window displays.
- Assembled promotional displays, including quarter and full-size point of purchase displays.
- Conferred with store managers to obtain information about customer needs and preferences.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records and consumer purchasing trends.
- Completed stock orders and managed inventory levels.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Rotated manufacturer products as needed.
- Partnered with sales representatives and managers to coordinate delivery and merchandising schedule.
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color.
- Ran markdown reports, managed store replenishment and analyzed buying reports.
Team Leader
J&J Tree Service
08.2008 - 10.2010
- Managed a small crew of team members on a daily bases.
- Ensured that proper safety rules and protocol was followed daily, both company policy and OSHA.
- Maintained and fixed all power equipment.
- Made certain my team and I finished the job in a clean, professional manner and in the time frame agreed upon with the customer.
- Handled invoices from customers daily as well as hours worked by the crew.
- Completed payroll on a weekly basis.
- Accurately documented, researched and resolved customer service issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Powell High School
Powell, TN05-2008
Skills
- Multitasking proficiency
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Deadline management
- Data analysis capabilities
- Safety compliance awareness
- GPS navigation
- Logistics management
- Route optimization expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Customer service skills
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making skills
- Team building
- Route planning
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Class A CDL
- Forklift Certified
Timeline
Route Specialist
Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
10.2022 - Current
Delivery Driver Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
03.2022 - 10.2022
Space Management Specialist
Coca-Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
03.2015 - 03.2022
Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
10.2010 - 03.2015
Team Leader
J&J Tree Service
08.2008 - 10.2010
High School Diploma -
Powell High School
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