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Wayne L. Pulliam
1803 Brentwood Pointe
Franklin, TN
706-224-6685 (cell)
wayne.pulliam@yahoo.com
WORK EXPERIENCE:
04/2008 – Present – Owner/Operator, Kim-Kris-Wood Express, Inc., Franklin, TN
Haul heavy equipment for the U.S. Military, equipment dealers, commercial
airlines and private companies throughout the 48 states.
Seek out new customer accounts for obtaining loads involving the movement of
heavy equipment.
Build and cultivate relationships with both direct customers, as well as brokers.
Conduct sales pitch to all potential customers to present the hauling package of all
licenses, hauling rights, UCR and insurance information to establish and confirm
legitimacy and reliability.
Work with the Department of Transportation in each of the 48 states to acquire
heavy hauling over-dimension permits.
Responsible for preparing and sending invoices and all other documents
pertaining to the heavy equipment loads to customers.
Handles all accounts receivable and accounts payable for company.
Conducts cold and warm marketing calls to potential customers.
Maintains company specialized hauling equipment.
02/2004 – 01/2008 – Branch/Sales Manager, Pioneer Machinery, LLC, Moultrie, GA
Responsible for the sales team of branch.
Responsible for building relationships with customers, including setting up new
relationships, as well as cultivating existing relationships.
Implemented all sales programs incentives.
Provided all sales forecasting for branch to corporate.
Arranged and coordinated all advertising for branch.
Coordinated all equipment demos and sales presentations for branch.
Worked with Marketing Department in setting up equipment trade shows all
throughout the region.
Responsible for photographing and completing inspection sheets of all equipment
during the appraisal process.
Prepared all documentation for submitting to corporate office for approval of
finances.
Implemented all purchase assistance guideline levels.
Advised customers on equipment needs.
Communicated customer needs to manufacturers.
Finalized all documents for final sale of equipment.
2. Responsible for Service Department including Service Manager and all Service
Technicians.
Responsible for conflict resolution and problem-solving with customers.
Worked closely with Warranty Coordinator to implement manufacturers’
warranty guidelines.
Responsible for success of Parts Department.
Worked closely with Parts Department Manager and Assistant.
Managed all aspects of trucking equipment for delivery to customers and to all
neighboring branches.
Instrumental in organizing monthly safety meetings for all personnel.
Conducted all performance appraisals for staff.
1981 – 01/2004 – CEO – Pulliam Specialized Hauling, Inc., Mitchell, GA
Responsible for purchasing all trucks and trailers for company.
Acquired all freight contracts for company.
Tracked weekly production numbers for all trucks.
Handled all employee hires, changes and terminations.
Organized all monthly safety meetings for all personnel.
Developed performance appraisal program related to an end of the year bonus.
Maintained service and parts for all equipment.
1972 – 1998 – President – Pulliam Lumber Company, Inc. – Mitchell, GA
Managed all operations of sawmill.
Managed all operations of harvesting crews including chipping and tree length
harvesting crews.
Instrumental in decision making of buying new equipment for company.
Responsible for acquiring all contracts for finished products.
Acquired all chipping contracts with paper mills.
Responsible for maintaining equipment maintenance programs.
Responsible for research and development for company.
1992 – 1998 – Member - Board of Education – Glascock County Schools – Gibson, GA
Reviewed all employee hires, changes and terminations.
Worked with other board members to implement value added programs and
initiatives for the school system.
Responsible for enforcing policies of student discipline of school system.
Prepared and implemented school policies.
Created and maintained favorable public image for the school system.
Responsible for conflict resolution, problem-solving with students and parents.
Helped negotiate contract for land and building of new school building for grades
K-12.
3. 1997 – 1998 – Chairman – Board of Education – Glascock County Schools – Gibson,
GA
Presided over tribunals for student disciplinary enforcement.
Presided over all board meetings casting the tie-breaker vote.
Reviewed all employee hires, changes and terminations.
Worked with other board members to implement value added programs and
initiatives for the school system.
Prepared and implemented school policies.
Created and maintained favorable public image for the school system.
EDUCATION:
Augusta College, Augusta, Georgia
Associates Degree – Business Administration
Glascock County Consolidated School, Gibson, Georgia
Third Honor Graduate
REFERENCES:
Mr. Ricky Callaway – 706/401-6320
Yancey Bros. Co.
Washington, Georgia
Dr. Stanley Coley – 770/725-2253
Statham, Georgia
Mr. Pat Wolfe – 478/552-3314
Warthen, Georgia