Michael Valentich
Rockford,IL
Summary
Experienced, versatile professional with a strategic mindset and a proven track record of enhancing organizational growth and operational effectiveness. Spearheaded transformative projects that optimized workflows and encouraged creativity in various sectors. Known for strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities, consistently utilizing analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills to drive corporate objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
City Driver
Fedex Freight
04.2025 - Current
- Operated commercial vehicles in compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Delivered freight efficiently across designated routes while ensuring timely arrivals.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and performance standards.
- Collaborated with dispatch team to optimize delivery schedules and route planning.
- Developed strong relationships with customers, providing friendly and courteous service during each interaction.
Probation Officer Pretrial Division
Winnebago County - 17th Circuit Court of Illinois
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Established productive relationships with local law enforcement agencies, enhancing information sharing and cooperation.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Ensured compliance with court-ordered sanctions by closely monitoring probationers' adherence to conditions of release.
- Supervision of 90-110 defendants via in-office or virtual appointments.
- Mentored new probation officers, sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure their success in managing caseloads effectively.
- Collaborated with senior leadership during decision-making processes and created thorough offender reports for corrective action planning.
- Arranged drug testing, mental health and substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders, as well as providing defendants with community resources to help with successful discharge of supervision.
- Adjusting to constant changing policies and procedures shaped by new laws.
Shop Manager/Lead Mechanic
Tom's Truck & Trailer Repair
06.2019 - 03.2024
- Maintained a clean, safe, and inviting store environment for both customers and employees by enforcing proper safety protocols and cleanliness standards.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
- Body work estimates, repairs dealing with insurance companies, vendors & customers.
- Sell customers various services and parts
- Includes invoicing & billing utilizing Quick-Books.
- Monitored and analyzed sales reports to identify opportunities for growth.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, enhancing profit margins.
President/Owner/Operator
Top Speed Logistics LLC
06.2013 - 04.2019
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Staying compliant with new rules, laws & regulations.
- Manage employees & keep productivity with company goals.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Built a diverse workforce through targeted recruiting efforts focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
- Keep detailed records of freight, expenses, income to balance budget & create predicted quarterly outlook.
- Schedule needed preventative maintenance & repair.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice - Criminal Law
Rasmussen College
Lake Elmo, MN03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Rasmussen College
Lake Elmo, MN03.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Rasmussen College
Lake Elmo, MN03.2011
Skills
- Computer literacy
- Remote Video Conferencing
- Project Management
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Managing Live Events
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Marketing
- Sales
- Performance Analysis
- Report Writing
- Investigations
- Case Management
- Risk and needs assessments
- Working with translators
- Data Collection
- Training and mentoring
- Security clearance
- FLUENT IN English, German, Croatian, Serbian and Bosnian
Languages
Croatian
Bosnian
Serbian
German
English
Timeline
City Driver
Fedex Freight
04.2025 - Current
Probation Officer Pretrial Division
Winnebago County - 17th Circuit Court of Illinois
04.2024 - 04.2025
Shop Manager/Lead Mechanic
Tom's Truck & Trailer Repair
06.2019 - 03.2024
President/Owner/Operator
Top Speed Logistics LLC
06.2013 - 04.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Rasmussen College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice - Criminal Law
Rasmussen College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Rasmussen College
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