CDL Instructor/ CPR First Aid Instructor
Resume:
Thomas Gilliam
Safety Instructor/ CDL Instructor - Allied Van Lines/ Red Cross PHSS Instructor
Rochester, MN
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I am currently a Class A Hazmat CDL holder and have been for the past 30 years. I also hold two CVTA [Commercial Vehicle Training Association] Certifications for CDL training on a Senior Master Level. I believe in the education of all drivers that travel our roadways. I have worked on various platforms in the trucking industry and adapt well to any work environment. I currently contract to carriers and companies in the trucking industry to help them improve driver quality and performance.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
American Red Cross Instructor CPR AED BLS First Aid American Red Cross - Rochester, MN
September 2017 to Present
I currently teach CPR / AED/ BLS and First Aid for adults and pediatrics. I am also still teaching at Allied Van Lines as a CDL / Safety Instructor.
Safety Instructor/ CDL Instructor
Allied Van Lines - Rochester, MN
November 2016 to Present
Class A Instructor and Safety Instructor for company drivers. Duties include the training of drivers to obtain a Class A CDL along with safety courses and assessments of current Class A holders that may be at risk due too poor driving habits. Previous employee of this company returning to help train the next generation. Instructor Class D
Enhanced Driving Institute - Rochester, MN
September 2015 to November 2016
Class D Instructor State Certified, Training new and adult students in basic driving techniques and vehicle safety. Riverland Community Training Aide A CDL
Riverland Community College - Austin, MN
August 2015 to October 2015
Class A Instructor Senior Master Level, Senior Master Level Safety Instructor, CVTA Certification
Riverland College - Austin, MN
July 2015 to October 2015
Austin, MN Campus.
Driver/ Lease Purchase/ Bay & Bay Transport
Bay & Bay Transport- Rosemount, MN- July 2015 to October 2015 Class A driver of dry van and refrigerated, regional deliveries from the Twin Cities to Chicago IL and Wisconsin locations.
Instructor Class A CDL
Inver Grove Heights, MN
June 2014 to August 2015
Class A Instructor Senior Master Level, Master Level Safety Professional, CVTA Certification, Heavy Metal Truck Training - Inver Grove Heights and Byron, MN-June 2014 to August 2015 Range, road and classroom instruction of class A CDL students to receive their class A CDL. Truck backing and driving techniques taught with one on one instruction. State licensed instructor license #10504 Driver/ Liquid Oxygen Service Representative
Lincare Respiratory Service - Rochester, MN
June 2013 to June 2014
Servicing respiratory patients and the filling of liquid oxygen reservoirs and delivery and setup of high pressure tanks and DME equipment. I also deal as the front line customer service representative for the Rochester center. Operation of a HAZMAT placarded delivery van.
Driver/ US Mail Carrier
Proksch Transit - Stoddard, WI
February 2013 to June 2013
Driver for US Mail carrier
Eagle Transport - Rochester, MN
April 2012 to January 2013
Rochester, MN - April 2012 to January 2013
Started as a company driver and moved up to lease/ owner operator, I ended my employment due to contract dispute towards the beginning of the year 2013. Operated refrigerated van to all 48 states. Manager/ Designer
House Shadow Wolf LTD - Rochester, MN
2005 to 2012
Managerial duties combined with the fabrication and designing of metal and plastic resin props and special effects items. Including welding, metal forming and shaping and pattern development. Supplied armor for several joust companies and medieval fairs. Proficiency in stainless steel shaping, forming and welding of heavy and light gauged metals. Many of my designs are seen throughout the country and including the Minnesota Driver
Renaissance Fair - Rochester, MN
2004 to 2006
Operated flatbed semi hauling steel and medium grade construction equipment. Driver/ Van Foreman
Piepho Transfer/ Allied Van Lines/ Household Division - Rochester, MN April 2002 to February 2004
Moving household goods and crew supervision.
Van Foreman/ Driver/ Crew Chief
Trans Electronics/Allied Van Lines - Port Charlotte, FL December 1987 to April 2002
Supervised and delivered the loading and unloading of high dollar products including medical equipment, motorcycles and electronic equipment. Daily job requirements of closely monitored customer service and the assembly of some of the delivered products. Also was involved in all fleet maintenance. Designer
Trans Electronics/Allied Van Lines - Salisbury, NC 1993 to 1997
While working with Allied Van Lines SPD Division I was also building and selling munitions grade armor as a part- time home business. Duties included design and fabrication of light gauge metals, sales and customer service. Education
Security
Institute of Security and Technology - Miami, FL
2015
Charlotte High School
1982 to 1983
Skills
customer service (10+ years), fabrication (10+ years), RECEPTIONIST (10+ years), RETAIL SALES (10+ years), welding (7 years)
Links
http://www.thecmvtutor.com
Certifications/Licenses
CVTA Senior Master Instructor/ Senior Master Safety Instructor October 2015 to Present
Additional Information
SKILLS
Computer knowledgeable with excellent understandings of current technology, Metal working (hot and cold), Welding (MIG, TIG, Stick), Light Metal and Plastics Fabrication, Heavy Metal design and fabrication, Advanced Diver, Class A CDL Holder (all endorsements except Passenger), excellent customer service skills, CVTA Senior Master, Instructor, CVTA Senior Master Safety Instructor, once state certified Class A and D Instructor.
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