Open To Work
Demetrius Collins
U-Haul International
South Holland,IL
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
Immediately
Desired Job Title
General ManagerAccount ManagerAccount Manager
Work Type
Full Time
4
Certification
20
Years of experience
Experienced General Manager and certified Forklift Operator with over 24 years in operations, team leadership, and equipment management. Proven track record in driving sales, optimizing productivity, and ensuring workplace safety. Skilled in inventory control, staff training, and customer service. Adept with Microsoft Office, ATS, and warehouse technology. Seeking to leverage expertise in a dynamic management or forklift operator role.
Work History
General Manager
6 Years 2 Months- Executed profitability and productivity of the U-Haul Moving Center while achieving and establishing standards, sales goals, and profit objectives.
- Performed profit and loss (P&L) analysis to monitor and improve financial performance.
- Hired, managed, and mentored team members to ensure high productivity and morale.
- Drove sales and production to meet and exceed company targets.
- Tracked and itemized inventory to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Ensured customers received the highest quality of care and service.
- Kept track of fuel receipts and petty cash for accurate financial records.
- Maintained a secure and clean environment for staff and customers.
- Performed hitch installations and certified propane and forklift operations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
Account Manager
8 Years 7 Months- Conducted B2B sales, customer support, and provided knowledge of POS systems.
- Sold and activated credit card terminals, hosted web pages, and online shopping carts.
- Assisted merchants with strategies and ensured correct completion of application processes.
- Achieved an overall closing ratio of 70 percent using EPX Platforms.
- Implemented strategic and tactical plans to drive partner business sales up 30 percent.
Account Manager
6 Years- Developed understanding of Blue Pay's products, strategies, and values for partners and clients.
- Managed new and existing key clients, building relationships based on trust.
- Achieved an overall closing ratio of 88 percent of sales.
Education
Some College - Counseling
Skills
Warehouse management (20 years)
Forklift & Propane Certifier (5 years)
Computer literacy (30 years)
Heavy equipment operation (5 years)
Inventory tracking (5 years)
Propane Dispenser (5 years)
Forklift operation (5 years)
Team leadership (20 years)
B2B sales manager (20 years)
Certification
- Forklift Certifier December 2019 to December 2024
- Propane Certifier December 2019 to December 2024
Timeline
General Manager
U-Haul International
12.2019 - 02.2026Read More
Account Manager
North American Bancard
05.2011 - 12.2019Read More
Account Manager
Blue Pay Processing
05.2005 - 05.2011Read More
Columbia College
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University of Phoenix
Some College from Counseling
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