Garrett Bruce Hartough

GARRETT HARTOUGH Port Richey, FL 34668 | - |-| WWW: Online Digital Resume Professional Summary Veteran Manager with top-level skills in helping others. Likeable personality and customer-focused background coupled with expertise in customer service . Ready to tackle new challenges and build success with exciting organization. Skills Focus and Follow-Through Customer Relations Customer Service Management Multitasking and Prioritization Problem Anticipation and Resolution Negotiation Work History Owner/Operator 04/2014 to 01/2021 GBH Transportation LLC – Port Richey, FL Managed day-to-day business operations. Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions. Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions. Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels. Driver 09/2005 to 04/2014 DHL Express – Tampa, FL Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs. Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions. Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery. Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition. Merchandiser 01/1999 to 09/2005 Great Bay Distributors – Largo, FL Advanced sales cycle plans by maximizing placement of promotions, point of sale materials and product visibility. Planned and coordinated product availability for advertising and promotion purposes. Anticipated consumer buying patterns to create purchase and inventory plan. Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers. Retail Store Manager 08/1992 to 12/1998 Blockbuster Video – Hudson, FL Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets. Managed store organization, maintenance and purchasing functions. Generated spreadsheets detailing sales information. Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns. Education Associate of Technology: T.V. Production 03/1994 Pinellas Technical Education Center - St. Petersburg, FL Associate of Arts: Arts Pasco-Hernando State College - New Port Richey, FL 03/1991