Gerard Keck
Apt. **A
Irmo, SC 29063
**********@*****.***
Motivated, on time safety and performance driven professional with 2.5 years of commercial OTR flatbed driving experience while maintaining a clean CSI record. Demonstrated successful communication across boundaries between fleet manager, shipper and consignee. Proven ability to ensure load assignments are picked up and delivered on time adhering to DOT regulations and company standards.
Areas of Expertise
Flatbed General Freight & Oversize Haul
Route & Work Order Management
Last Mile Management (Supply Chain)
Transportation & Housing Compliance
Shipper/ Consignee Relations
Vendor/Contractor Management
Warehouse Operations
Critical Thinking & Decision Making
Professional Experience & Accomplishments
Anderson Trucking Service St. Cloud, MN
OTR Professional Driver August 2021-Present
Over-The-Road truck driver for flatbed division covering 48 states plus Canada. No moving violations and accident free.
Haul mercantile, heavy haul machinery, lifts, liquid freight, tubing, piping, rocket parts, and crane parts.
Oversize loads (W,H,L and Over Weight)
Top 10% of company fleet; Ranked 189 out of 2600 flatbed drivers.
Class Level 3 Driver Classification
Average weekly mileage plus 2100 miles per week.
Melton Tulsa, OK
OTR Professional Driver November 2020-August 2021
Over-the-Road truck driver for flatbed division covering 48 states.
Haul mercantile, tractor, coils, wood, and roofing materials.
On time for pickup and delivery 100%.
Ranked 227 out of 2700 flatbed drivers.
Averaged weekly mileage plus 2300 miles per week.
Amazon Mahwah, NJ
Sort Manager February 2020-July 2020
Oversaw daily sorting operations overnight for Norther Bergen and Rockland counties including warehouse operations, last mile of supply chain management, and delivery station preparation.
Part of grand opening team for new delivery station comprising of 24 hour cycle of last mile.
Shift manager for overnight sort team
Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity of 83 pph.
Ramped volume from 5,000 packages to 30,000 packages for sort within 4 week timeline.
Managed 85 employees between inbound dock to pick & stage readiness for load out.
Better Carting Services Inc. White Plains, NY Dispatcher & Account Manager Jun 2017 - Feb 2020
Oversaw day-to-day carting operations for more than 900 clients including dispatching, client billing, contractor management, account management, and property management.
Served as single point of contact for all related facility and client service issues, on call 24/7.
Provided account executive services of structuring bi-annual contract renewals and client service issue resolution.
Formulated competitive bids of requested services from waste brokers for potential new customers.
Optimized margins within client accounts through rear load to front load containers/trucks conversions, restructuring sub accounts and commodity tiers.
Streamlined carting routes to maximize operational efficiencies, resulting in a decrease of workforce by 20% while absorbing an 11% annual growth rate.
Assessed all aspects of transportation operations and employee activities to enforce and ensure adherence to workplace, state, and federal regulations.
Oversaw vehicle maintenance, repairs, registrations, inspections, and licenses in accordance with DOT compliance.
Managed four multi-residential properties including building maintenance and rent collection.
Monitored union staff’s inbound/outbound work order assignments for timely completion.
RY Management Company, Inc. Bronx, NY
Compliance Officer May 2010 - May 2017
Reported directly to the District Manager of a property management company. Oversaw compliance of subsidized residential housing to all regulatory agencies including DOH, HUD, HPD, DOB, ECB, Health & Sanitation, and Fire Department.
Dave & Buster’s Nanuet, NY
Food & Beverage Manager Apr 2009 - Apr 2010
Oversaw service, cocktail, amusement, and banquet operations; managed 40+ staff, $12M annual sales, inventory, customer service, purchasing, profit margin, corporate compliance and safety, FDA and OSHA safety.
Apple Metro Inc. Mamaroneck, NY
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar August 1995-2009
Received progressive promotions with increased leadership responsibilities, starting from Assistant Kitchen Manager overseeing 20+ employees to Area Director overseeing 500+ employees.
Area Director (7 restaurants, 35 managers, 480+ employees) 2006 - 2009
General Manager (1 restaurant, 4 managers, 50+ employees) 2000 - 2006
Bar Manager/Assistant General Manager (50+ employees) 1998 - 2000
Kitchen Manager (25+ employees) 1995 - 1998
Key Accomplishments & Certifications
Professional Truck Driver Institute; Certificate of Attainment.
Entry-Level Driver Training Certificate consisting of 304 hours of instruction.
Graduated in 89% tile at Commercial Driver Training Inc.
Received certificates include hazmat training.
Learned automatic, 8, 10 and 12 speed trucks.
Endorsements include coils and tanker.
TWIC Card for ports and Passport for Canada runs.
Education:
Class A Driver License, Class of 2020; Commercial Driver Training lnc., West Babylon, N.Y.
B.S. in Business Administration, Class of 1994; St. Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkill, N.Y.
Technologies Worked On: Omni Tracks, Microsoft Office, and Yardi.