Customer Service Truck Driver

RICHARD J. DEWAR

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BUSINESS SKILLS SUMMARY

Skilled labor professional offering diverse engineering and trade techniques with extensive

background in a wide range of tasks and a serious commitment to maintaining standards of high

quality. Accomplished, motivated and efficient problem solver who readily adapts to change,

works well with others, and strives to exceed expectations. Proficient in building strong customer

relations with excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet

deadlines without compromising productivity or confidentiality.

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Commercial Transportation Fork Lift & Equipment Operation Electrician’s

Apprentice

Material Handling & Delivery General Construction & Labor Custom

Automotive Detail

Cargo Loading & Unloading Bus/Shuttle Driver Maintenance &

Repair

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rapid Motors Automotive Dealership/Fleet Support, El Monte, CA 11/09

to 2/10

CUSTOM DETAIL SPECIALIST

• Washed, detailed and maintained cars, vans, SUVs and trucks.

• Developed and managed efficient methods of operation for handling inventory.

• Created schedules and instructions for high end vehicles and specific time sensitive jobs.

• Paint correction and clear coat restoration; clay, machine polishing and wax applications.

• Perfected advanced detail techniques for interior/exterior glass, trim, tires and wheels.

• Cleaned carpet and upholstery, custom leather treatment; vinyl, rubber and plastic.

Dewar’s Custom Automotive Detail, Newbury Park, CA 02/09

to 11/09

Independent Contractor; Self Employed

MOBILE DETAIL SERVICE

• Washed, detailed and maintained cars, vans, SUVs and trucks.

• Worked closely with vendors and suppliers in purchasing products and materials.

• Developed relationships and provided outstanding customer service for consistent client

base.

Roland Tamayo Electrical, Inc., Encino, CA 4/06 to

2/09

ELECTRICIAN’S APPRENTICE

• Installed, maintained and repaired electrical fittings, fixtures and devices for lighting and

power purposes.

• Inspected electrical systems and units; detecting defects and replacing damaged parts and

equipment.

• Worked with blueprints for electrical systems on residential, commercial and municipal

projects.

• Ordered supplies from vendors; conduit, pipe and wire installation.

• Operated power tools and equipment such as forklifts, hydraulic aerial platforms, rototillers

and ditch dozers.

• Water tanker, flatbed delivery driver; material handling & transportation.

Pacific Ocean Park Construction, Santa Monica, CA 11/01

to 4/06

LABOR FOREMAN/ GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

• Residential remodel; Demolition & Construction

• Reviewed orders, schedule work, monitor and manage projects.

• Worked closely with customers and vendors involving sales and purchasing of equipment and

materials.

• Flat truck delivery driver; operated equipment and power tools such as saws, nail guns,

jackhammers.

• Loaded, unloaded, identified and distributed materials and equipment to appropriate

locations.

• Drywall/sheetrock installation; custom paint & finish hardware; maintenance and repair.

Dodd & Sons Construction, Santa Monica, CA

2/98 to 11/01

PAINTER/ SURFACE MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

Hired as a painter for custom jobs and high end homes.

• Prepared and applied protective and decorative coats of paint, varnish and lacquer.

• Washed, scraped, sanded and smoothed surfaces; paint/color matching and tinting

• Operated compressors, striping machines, spray equipment and other small power

equipment.

• Installed, maintained and repaired drywall, wall texturing and ceiling acoustic texturing.

Raytheon Company/ Hughes Aircraft, El Segundo, CA 4/91 to

2/98

COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVER/ TRANSPORTATION

• Operated tractor trailer, bobtail, flat truck and/or bus, applying knowledge of commercial

driving regulations and methods to load, transport and deliver products, passengers and

materials.

Performed duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, complying with all

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federal, state and local regulations for safe operation of commercial vehicles.

Operated vehicles; running, driving or maneuvering mechanized equipment such as forklifts

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and/or passenger vehicles.

Warehouse, dock work, material handling, freight; cargo loading and unloading.

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Transported and delivered pallets, boxes, packages, office furniture, satellite parts and

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equipment.

Documented/recorded information; verifying contents of inventory; obtaining signatures and

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processing paperwork.

Entrusted with complex customer service issues including secured area furniture moves and

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relocation of classified documents and materials for government employees.

Big 5 Sporting Goods 5/85 to

8/85

SALES ASSOCIATE/ RETAIL

• Provided friendly service and demonstrate detailed knowledge of products to customers and

employees.

• Maintained contact with customers in market area to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.

• Assisted in floor moves and merchandise displays, replacing products and floor stock; pricing

and inventory.

• Collaborated to develop business plan with store management which focused on improving

client relations and annual sales quota.

Fisher/ Malibu Lumber 5/80 to

7/80

SHIPPING AND RECEIVING/ MERCHANDISE

• Received, unpacked and examined incoming shipments, priced and documented inventory.

• Managed and maintain loading dock; lifted and moved heavy items, parcels and packages.

• Loaded and operated lifts and/or carts; routed and distributed incoming freight to specified

departments in store.

• Maintained close interaction and communication with management, co workers and vendors.

CERTIFICATIONS

6/18/91 Medical Examiner’s; D.O.T. Motor Carrier Safety Regulation

6/18/93 Safety; Fork Lift, Hughes Aircraft Space and Communications Group

6/18/93 DMV Truck Driver Exam, Hughes Aircraft Space and Communications Group

7/11/94 Static Awareness; Hughes Aircraft

6/26/97 Industrial Forklift Training; Raytheon Company

EDUCATION

8/87 to 2/88 Eastern Oregon State University, LaGrande, OR

8/85 to 2/86 Southern California College/Vangard University, Costa Mesa, CA

8/84 to 12/84 California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA

8/83 to 12/83 University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY

8/81 to 6/83 West Los Angeles College, Culver City, CA

Santa Monica High School, Santa Monica, CA

Diploma, Graduated 1981

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