seeking hostler position

Mark S. Kerr

**** **** ****** ** * Round Rock, TX 78664 n 512-***-**** n ********@*********.***

Profile

Computer literate, self-motivated, individual who thrives on challenges and responsibility, 20+ years of diversified experience in Sanitation, Food Service, Transportation, and Warehousing

Technical Skills

· Skilled with all Windows based operating systems, MS Office, PeopleSoft, @Road, Linux, Ubuntu, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and most all PC software

· Installed and implemented the Trucks routing software for Ritz FoodService

· Installed and implemented the Xata on-board software system for Ritz FoodService

· Experienced with order entry, invoicing, and 10 key by touch

· Wrote procedural manuals for both the Trucks and Xata software programs

Leadership Skills

· Chosen by SW Distribution Center Leadership to attend the 2010 Talent Bench Series

· Successfully completed the Whole Foods 2010 Talent Bench Series: courses included: strategic leadership, time management, retailing practices, guest services, IT resources, financials, holistic leadership and career development

· Direct daily dock activities to insure all returning all 20+ trucks are unloaded and cleaned

· Trained 30 Ritz FoodService Drivers to use the Xata on-board computer system

· Provided backup support for the Ritz FoodService Transportation Manager, consisting of dispatching 30 drivers, typing all department memos, screening prospective drivers

Accomplishments

· Four time Team Member of the Month, 2008 Sanitation team All Star

· Increased route profitability by more than 20% by implementing the Trucks software

· Weekly inventory, and ordering of all Sanitation supplies for the 261,000 sq.ft. distribution center

· Track various recyclables processed by SW distribution center which exceeds 1 million pounds yearly

· Routed 300 plus customers daily and experienced handling customer service calls

· Texas Class A CDL license with previous route delivery and OTR experience

· Certified forklift, pallet jack, and scissor lift operator

Current Daily Responsibilities

· Generate all bills of lading for recyclables shipped to various vendors

· Track all income generated from cardboard and pallet programs

· Order, track inventory and set pricing for all vending supplies for the SW Distribution Center

· Create and distribute monthly recycling reports for the Regional Recycling Coordinator

· Unload all recyclables and credit product from the returning route trailers

· Track all credits returning from the 20 retail stores

· Ability to work under pressure and to manage several tasks simultaneously

· Assist Ruan Transportation hostler when needed

Employment History

August 2006 to present, Whole Foods Market (SWD), Austin, TX, Sanitation Clerk, Hostler

May 2005 to July 2006, Gordon Trucking, Pacific, WA, CDL Driver, Hostler for Target

May 2004 to May 2005 Harbor Wholesale Grocery, Tumwater, WA, Invoicing/ Order Entry

Aug 2003 to Mar 2004, Cardinal CG, Tumwater, WA, shipping, glass tempering

Nov 1989 to May 2003 Ritz FoodService, Santa Rosa, CA, produce selector, driver, dispatcher

Mar 1988 to Nov 1989 Graton Beverage, Graton, CA, forklift operator for bottling line

Feb 1985 to Mar 1988 Weightronix Scale, Santa Rosa, CA, material handler, inventory control

Education

Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, California

AA Degree in General Sciences, GPA 3.98, June 2003, Web Design Classes

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