Derek L. Johnson

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Fontana, Ca. 92336

432-***-****

Objective

To utilize my 20 years of driving experience at a safe and reputable driving company.

Summary of Qualifications

Possesses California CDL license with T and X endorsements

Have been a successful Recruiter and training manager

Has trained over 800 students in CDL training

Driven over 1.5 million miles over the road

Possess a strong work ethic and excellent driving record, stable work history and credible references

Working knowledge of DOT safety regulations

Technically inclined with a proven ability to troubleshoot and repair minor vehicle operation problems

Offers 10+ years as a Supervisor or Manager

Responsible, trustworthy, team player

TDA, Fontana, California March 2015-July 2015

Instructor

Train Students to Get CDL

Center for Transportation Safety, Odessa Texas June 2014-March 2015

Supervisor /Lead

Manage up to 50 students from three different companies at once and up to 15 instructors.

Classroom and driver training. Evaluations and defensive driving courses.

Responsible for managing Odessa yard. Keeping all equipment dot compliant along with instructors and students

Plan and organize itinerary

TDA, Fontana, California March 2014-June- 2014

Instructor

Train Students to Get CDL

Mountain Lakes Resort, Lytle Creek, California April 2013 –November 2013

Chef, Restaurant, Bar and Kitchen Manager

Prepared excellent cuisine for banquets, restaurant and lounge

Created menus and recipes for restaurant, lounge and catering.

Food costing, quality control, inventory and product selection

Interviewed, hired, trained and managed the kitchen, bar and serving staff

Created employee schedules.

Responsible for all restaurant operations

Safe purchasing, preparation, disposal and inventory of ingredients

Red Lion Hotel, Anaheim, California April 2010 – December 2011

Executive Chef /Part-time

Prepares excellent cuisine for banquets, restaurant and lounge

Food costing, quality control, inventory and product selection

Safe purchasing, preparation, disposal and inventory of ingredients

Ensured customer satisfaction and guest experience

Created employee schedules.

Matheson Trucking

Driver – July 2010 – December 2012

Operate truck with 53ft trailer to haul mail for The United States Postal Service.

Inspect trucks and equipment to ensure good and safe conditions.

Maintain safe vehicle and conditions in compliance with company and DOT regulations.

Red Lion Hotel

Executive Chef – April, 2008 – Jan 2010

Created menus and recipes.

Responsible for food costing, ordering and selection.

Interviewed, hired and trained kitchen and serving staff.

Created employee schedules and duties.

Executive Level Management.

Matheson Trucking

Driver – April 2007 – May 2008

Drove truck with 53ft trailer to haul mail for The United States Postal Service.

Inspected trucks and equipment to ensure good and safe conditions.

US Food Service

Driver – April, 2007 – December 2007

Operated trucks pulling single or double trailers hauling and delivering food and supplies to restaurants.

Inspected trucks and equipment to ensure good and safe conditions.

Managed a sales route with 25 regular stops that spanning urban and rural communities.

Transystems, LLC

Recruiting Manager, Supervisor, Driver - September, 2002 – September, 2006

As a Recruiting Manager: managed all recruitment efforts including designing radio and newspaper advertisements. Coordinated all job fairs, parades and public events.

Provided recruitment strategies and successfully obtained 100% of the companies staff needs.

As a Supervisor, created and maintained training procedures for the entire Western division.

Interviewed and hired employees.

Directed and trained staff members.

Determined the most appropriate guidelines regarding operating procedures and safety regulations as they apply to a variety of trucks and equipment.

Professional Driving School

Lead Driving Instructor – June 2001 – June 2005

Scheduling for all instructors and students.

Successfully managed and trained hundreds of students

Prepared students to take and pass written and State Skills Test.

Responsible for student job placement.

Prepared and implemented curriculum for lectures and tests.

Knowledge in principles of adult learning, training and development approaches.

Certifications

California CDL license with T and X endorsements.

Impact Solutions Training program certificate - Priority and time management classes, advanced recruiting and interviewing techniques.

Peoplegain Consulting Certificate- Leadership and Management training course.

References available upon request

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