Christopher Merkle

**** ** ******* ** #** *** – *87 – 4322

Port Clinton, Oh 43452 ad3apd@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To establish a secure position in a growing local company. One that is looking for a highly energetic Team player. Experience

Erie Materials (Erie Blacktop), Sandusky, Ohio, U.S.A. Commercial Semi Truck Driver CDL A, May 2023 – Present

- Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements, CDL Class A License, State of Ohio Certified.

- Follow company procedures for safety while delivering blacktop and stone stock to various jobsites. Beck Suppliers Inc, Fremont, Ohio, U.S.A.

Propane Delivery Driver CDL B, January 2021 – April 2023

- Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements, CDL Class A License, State of Ohio Certified.

- Safe operation of equipment and self-managed, on-time deliveries of propane at various customer locations. Construction Equipment and Supply, Sandusky, Oh U.S.A. Commercial Truck Driver and Heavy Equipment Operator, July 2020 – January 2021

- Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements, CDL Class A License, State of Ohio Certified.

- Comply with company policies with federal, state, and local regulations.

- Load and transport heavy equipment to various job sites in Northern Ohio. Usher Transport, Louisville, Ky, U.S.A.

Hazmat Transport Driver, Norfolk and Southern Moorman Yard, Bellevue, Oh December 2019– July 2020

- Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements, CDL Class A License, State of Ohio Certified.

- Refuel locomotive engines with diesel fuel within Bellevue railroad yard and at other satellite yard locations.

- Bulk refill of tanker.

Thrifty Propane, Columbia Station, Ohio, U.S.A.

Bulk Transport CDL A and Delivery Driver CDL B, September 2017– December 2019

- Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements, CDL Class A License, State of Ohio Certified.

- Follow company procedures for safety while filling propane tanks at various customer locations.

- Safe operation of equipment and self-managed, on-time deliveries.

- Bulk transport driver between refinery and local delivery fill stations. USF Holland, Brooklyn, Ohio, U.S.A.

Local CDL A Driver, April 2017– August 2017

- Hazmat Endorsements, CDL Class A License, State of Ohio Certified.

- Complied with company policies, federal, state, local regulations, maintained truck log according regulations.

- Operate a tractor-trailer combination (Standard and Automatic Transmissions).

- Passed my DOT Physical and performed random ongoing Drug Testing per requirements for employment Storage Facility DBA My Dock Box, Lorain, Ohio, U.S.A. President and Operations Manager, August 2006 – Present

- Own and operate 5,000 sq ft storage facility catering to racing sailboats, small fishing boats and antique cars.

- Coordinate boat transportation, winterization, spar stepping & removal, haul-out and boat launching.

- Maneuver boat trailers in close quarters in order to maximize warehouse space. Ohio Department of Transportation, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. Temporary/Seasonal Highway Maintenance, November 2016 – March 2017

- Passed my DOT Physical and performed random ongoing Drug Testing per requirements for employment

- Snow removal along I-90, cold patch repair, general road safety patrol and traffic control. O P Aquatics, Strongsville, Ohio, U.S.A.

Delivery Driver, May 2014 – October 2016

- Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements, CDL Class B License, State of Ohio Certified.

- Performed my duties for 3 years without any accidents or moving violations and 0 days missed.

- Passed my DOT Physical and performed random ongoing Drug Testing per requirements for employment

- Delivered bulk liquid chlorine to various customers in the Northern Ohio & Southern Michigan areas. Spectrum Consulting Services, Lorain, Ohio, U.S.A. School Bus Route Driver, October 2013 – May 2014

- CDL Class B License, with Passenger endorsement, State of Ohio Certified.

- Passed my DOT Physical and performed random ongoing Drug Testing per requirements for employment.

- Picked up and dropped off autistic children to Spectrum Consulting.

- Operated a 54’ long Commercial Bus for one year without any accidents or moving violations.

- Safely performed routine and scheduled maintenance on buses, keeping them road ready and reliable. First Student, Lorain, Ohio, U.S.A.

School Bus Route Driver, February 2013 – October 2013

- CDL Class B License, with Passenger endorsement, State of Ohio Certified.

- Picked up and dropped off students to their appropriate schools, ensuring that the most efficient routes were taken.

- Operated a 54’ long commercial school bus for one year without any accidents or moving violations.

- Drove to various field trips and other activities, as a Commercial Charter Bus, in the Northern Ohio area. Sandusky Electric Supply, North Ridgeville, Ohio, U.S.A. Industrial Sales Account Manager, December 2011 – June 2013

- Called on manufacturers, schools, and municipalities to supply lighting and other electrical needs.

- Conducted "cold calls" to new potential customers as well as support an established customer base.

- Performed demonstrations, training seminars and joint sales calls with manufacturer representatives.

- Completed quotes/orders, troubleshooting, researched vender offerings and general problem solving.

- Performed lighting audits and developed energy savings solutions for customers. Leff Electric, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.

Energy Sales Specialist, July 2011 – December 2011

- Hired as member of an Energy Lighting Team and work directly with First Energy to provide energy saving solutions. Provided complete turnkey proposals including labor and lighting disposal.

- Conducted on site commercial energy and lighting audits for a cross section of eligible customers. Wolff Bros. Supply Inc., Medina, Ohio, U.S.A.

Industrial Sales Account Manager, December 2009 – July 2011

- Called on existing accounts and conducted “cold calls” to supply electrical and plumbing materials.

- Worked with manufacturers to conduct safety training, seminars and joint sales calls.

- Completed quotes, place orders, and monitored accounts receivable information using automated system.

- Researched vender offerings and general problem solving to meet customer specific needs. Superior Electric Supply Company, Elyria, Ohio, U.S.A. Industrial Sales Account Manager, December 2000 – December 2009

- Called on industrial companies both existing accounts and "cold calls" to new potential companies.

- Performed training seminars and joint sales calls with manufacturer representatives.

- Completed quotes and placed orders on the company’s computer or at home using a portal software program.

- Utilized the company's laptop to do on the spot quotations

- Performed troubleshooting techniques for vendors, facilitating their appropriate programs. Masters Electric, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A.

Warehouse Supervisor, February 1998 – December 2000 Builders Square, Southgate, Michigan, U.S.A.

Electrical Department Manager, February 1996 – January 1998 Koontz Wagner Electric, Monroe, Michigan, U.S.A.

Switch Gear Technician, November 1993 – January 1996 Toledo Beach Yacht Sales, LaSalle, MI, U.S.A.

Service Technician, November 1990 – December 1993

Education

Great Lakes Truck Driving School, Columbia Station, Ohio, U.S.A

- Start December, 2016. Graduated March, 2017

- Passed CDL A Road Test with State of Ohio March 16, 2017

- CDL A Training

University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A.

- Three years of College Coursework Completed

- Courses of special attention: Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Drawing & Design Skills

CDL Class-A License – Local and Regional Delivery. State of Ohio School Bus Certified, DOT Medical Certification

- Hazard Material and Tanker Endorsement, Doubles and Triples Endorsement

- Zero accidents on commercial license

Electrician

Computer - Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer

- In-house inventory control and sales order entry system, Vendor Portals Heavy Machine Operator - Over twenty years of experience

- Front End Loader, Tow Motor Engine, Fork Lift Trucks, Track Engines, Mustangs and Bobcats, Trenchers

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