Miami Service Center Director Experiences Outstanding Growth Throughout his Averitt career, new Miami Service Center Director ISMAEL MUNIZ has been ready, willing and able to take the next step. It’s that eagerness that has helped him develop from a part-time dock associate to his current role. Ismael originally came to Averitt in 2002, and he quickly went full time on inbound. In the meantime, he helped as a yard hostler, and a few years later, Ismael was promoted to inbound frontline leader. “I tapped into everything I could possibly get my hands on – outbound leader, dispatcher, OS&D,” Ismael recalls. “Just about everything I could touch, I tried to conquer.” A few years ago, Ismael was promoted to operations manager, and he moved to Service Center Director when STUART GANTT was promoted to Region 4 Vice President of Operations. CONSISTENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY Ismael says there are several reasons for his career growth. “The main things I would say are consistency and accountability, for sure,” he explains. “You’ve got to have a strong work ethic. You’ve got to always be ready and willing to raise your hand when needed. It’s a mindset of always adding value and asking, ‘What’s next?’” Ismael is thankful for the way we Promote From Within . “It’s one of the many great things that Averitt offers, to be honest,” Ismael says. “To be able to start like I did and work your way up, it gives you a long- term career mentality. I’m not just going to be stuck in a certain role. I can move up and grow. There’s so much potential.” SAGE ADVICE Ismael says there are several actions you can take if you want to grow in your own career. “Find a good mentor,” he says. “Be coachable. You’ve got to be willing to listen and learn. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. A lot of individuals are OK with being comfortable. If you want to grow, you’ve got to step out of your comfort zone." Ismael adds that it’s important to surround yourself with people who have the same growth mindset. STARTED ON THE DOCK, NOW WE'RE HERE
"You’ve got to find others who are also looking to move forward – ahead of you and behind you,” he says. “Find people who want to do what you do, because they’ll be the ones who will catapult you. If I’m moving up, who’s going to take my spot? Find those individuals and help them grow, too.” YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY If you’re ready to raise your hand and grow in your Averitt career, check out our Opportunities page at InsideAveritt.com/Opportunities . There, you’ll find a link to our Job Hotline, a list of open positions, and information about our Leadership Development and Dock-to-Driver Training programs. T m
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