Vashon James
Edenton, North Carolina 27932
Cellular: 252-***-****
E -mail: ********@*****.***
Objective: To secure a position as a Truck Driver which offers growth and room for
advancement.
Summary:
Experienced driver with over 13 years in transportation, and 9 years of manufacturing and
warehousing experience. Clean driving record. Knowledgeable of safety regulations and map
reading procedures.Recognized for ability to plan, organize and coordinate priorities in an expedient manner. Self-motivated, reliable, puntcual, problem solving skills, abiltiy to catch on quickly to new task, an organized, and skilled laborer. Excellent physical condition with ability to stand and sit for long periods of time, and able to lift 100 pounds, if needed.
Employment History
Truck Driver/ Farming Assistant
9/13- Present
Transport agricultural products from field to grainery, vehicle maintenance, plowing and planting crops, operate various farm equipmemt.
LED Light Wirer/Assembler
8/12 – 9/13 Zumtobel Lighting, Highland, New York
Assembled and tested LED, Halogen, and Spot Lights. Programed PC Circuit Boards. Extensive
use of hand tools and blueprint reading. Order picking, packing, ticketing, and palletizing. Maintained department inventory and production schedule. Trained new hires. Updated and performed data entry into the Paper-Less Manufacturing Database.Performed final inspection and quality control of finished products. Obtained Certification as a Level 2 Wirer. Attended 3S Training Course. Participated in Core Values Programs for improving productivity.
Local Dedicated Delivery Driver
3/08 - 6/12 NFI Industries, Vineland, New Jersey
Responsible for on-time delivery of products in a safe and undamaged conditon to various
companies.Followed DOT and Federal Regulations.Performed safety and post trip inspections.
Maintained a valid log book and trip planning. Operation of Qualcom Messaging System. Verify the unloading of shipments to avoid employee theft and fraudulent claims of missing product.Review invoices with customers and obtain shipper and receiver authorizations /signatures. Assist with loading and unloading of product at warehouse using a Pallet Jack and forklift. Provided Delivery Service to: Poland Springs, Anheiser Busch, Coca Cola, Pepsi, Fed Ex, Conway, Kohls, Gap Distribution Center, BJ's and Sam's Club on a regular basis.
OTR Delivery Driver
7/07-1/08 Swift Transportation, Syracuse, New York
Responsible for on-time delivery of products in a safe and undamaged conditon to various
companies within 48 states. Complied with DOT and Federal Regulations.Performed safety and post trip inspections.Maintained a valid log book and trip planning.Operation of Qualcom Messaging System.
OTR Delivery Driver/ Trainee
7/06 - 12/06 CR England, Salt Lake City, Utah
Recieved training for CDL Class A and Over the Road (OTR) Experience. Learned to maintain
log book and trip planning, how to perform safety and trip inspections, operation of the Qualcom Messaging System.Gained knowledge on how to operate Flatbed, Refer Units, Dry Van, 10, 13,and 18 speed tractor operations Freightliner, Peterbuilt, Kenworth and Western Star, and International vehicles in mountainous ranges in extreme weather conditions. Knowledge of break systems and maintainance of break systems.Team driver and solo operator.
Warehouse Associate/Delivery Driver
2/98 - 6/06 Cozy Kitchens, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
Obtained Class B CDL License to operate company straight box truck. Supervised my own crew
of workers and reviewed canditates for hire. Utilzed customer services skills when delivering products to homes and businesses in a safe and undamaged condition. Invoicing and inventory of appliances and cabinents. Loaded and unloading trucks via sit-down, stand-up forklift and hand truck upon arrival to the dock. Assembled cabinents, built countertops in a wood shop environment while using hand tools and power tools. Demolishion and disposal of old kitchen renovation and installation of new cabinents,countertops, and appliances. Read and follow blueprints to spec. Performed landscaping of company property and building maintanance.
Education:
CR England Driving School, Salt Lake City, UT
CDL Class A - License
Earl C. Clements Job Corp GED, Morganfield, KY
Masonary and Landscaping
Technical Skills: Windows 1997-2010 Operationg Systems: Microsoft Word, Internet
Researching via internet.
Certifications: Forklift (Sit-Down, Stand-Up and Hand-Driven), Level 2 Wire Certified
References available upon request