Thomas Ammons
Woodbridge, VA ***** 504-***-**** ***************@******.***
Professional Summary
Customer-oriented transportation team member with proven safety skills and impeccable driving history. Log daily activities, coordinate customer documentation and collect payments to meet recordkeeping requirements. Skillfully plan efficient daily routes to meet customer needs and maximize delivery schedules.
Skills
Delivery Record Keeping
Vehicle Inspection
Contactless Deliveries
Customer Relationships
Knowledge of State Roads and Highways
Shipping and Packaging
Ability to Lift 50 Pounds
Efficiency and Time Management
Trip Planning
Verbal and Written Communication
Traffic Laws and Regulations
Work History
Delivery Driver, 01/2023 - Current
DoorDash – Woodbridge, VA
Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
Mapped out destinations ahead of time to ascertain quickest and safest routes for delivery.
Used GPS system to plan travel routes in accordance with bulk cargo transportation laws.
Live Hanger, 01/2020 - 01/2022
Butterball Turkey Plant – Clinton, NC
Shackled and suspended live or slaughtered animals from conveyor for killing, scalding and removal of feathers.
Controlled hydraulic bars for continuous flow of products.
Identified various meat product forms by sight, inspected product quality and assessed production safety to protect consumers and workers.
Sawed, split and scribed carcasses into smaller portions to facilitate handling.
Removed bones and cut meat into standard cuts in preparation for marketing.
Slaughtered animals in accordance with religious laws and verified carcasses met specified religious standards.
Shipping and Receiving Associate, 01/2016 - 01/2020
Smithfield Packing Company – Clinton, NC
Updated database with changes in carrier status.
Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
Pest Control Service Technician, 01/2014 - 01/2016
Allstar Extermination – Woodbridge, VA
Applied pesticides to inside and outside of structures utilizing company protocols.
Completed required treatment documentation while on-site and returned paperwork to office for processing.
Located and evaluated pest damage to buildings and grounds to determine extent and optimal corrective actions.
Adhered to most stringent safety procedures when applying chemicals.
Wrote detailed reports for each job, noting sanitation and structural issues that could potentially lead to pest activity.
Applied chemical solutions on building surfaces to eliminate pests.
Determined most efficient method to get rid of pests depending upon type of bug and degree of infestation.
Drove to customer residences and places of business to inspect for pests.
Performed general pest control solutions such as bed bug and termite inspections and treatments.
Pest Control Service Technician, 01/2011 - 01/2014
Atlantic Coast Exterminating – Woodbridge, VA
Applied pesticides to inside and outside of structures utilizing company protocols.
Completed required treatment documentation while on-site and returned paperwork to office for processing.
Located and evaluated pest damage to buildings and grounds to determine extent and optimal corrective actions.
Adhered to most stringent safety procedures when applying chemicals.
Wrote detailed reports for each job, noting sanitation and structural issues that could potentially lead to pest activity.
Applied chemical solutions on building surfaces to eliminate pests.
Determined most efficient method to get rid of pests depending upon type of bug and degree of infestation.
Attended company workshops and seminars to learn about most up-to-date information and methods regarding pest control.
Drove to customer residences and places of business to inspect for pests.
Performed general pest control solutions such as bed bug and termite inspections and treatments.
Conducted property and building walk-throughs to assess conditions, identify infestations and isolate sources.
Inspected equipment for proper functionality to effectively facilitate application.
Inspected commercial and residential buildings and structures for pest issues.
Calculated expected costs, obtained payment and provided customers with documentation to maintain accounting accuracy.
Drafted and completed service agreements with high level of accuracy.
Shipping and Receiving Associate, 01/2009 - 01/2011
Universal Dynamics – Woodbridge, VA
Updated database with changes in carrier status.
Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary and communicating variances to customers.
Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
Shipping Supervisor, 01/2007 - 01/2009
Polyfab Acrylic Display – Woodbridge, VA
Supervised shipping team of 10 employees.
Inspected loading operations for improvements in efficiency and safety.
Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
Managed shipping and receiving activities for company with 100+ orders processed daily.
Pulled, verified and packaged items for shipment.
Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS and DHL shipping companies.
Water Damage Technician, 01/2003 - 01/2007
Service Master Restore & Cleanup – Woodbridge, VA
Cleaned and restored interiors of homes damaged by fire, water or smoke, using commercial cleaning equipment such as fluid pumps and humidifiers.
Worked safely in disaster environment by adhering to company and quality procedures.
Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
Leveraged latest techniques and equipment to complete damage mitigation and restoration to highest standards.
Placed fans and dehumidifiers in strategic room locations to remove moisture from carpet, air, and upholstery.
Inspected damaged properties and contents to prepare job action plan.
Maneuvered heavy-duty equipment to carry out moisture surveys and drying techniques.
Operated vehicles, gas-powered machinery and hand tools to accomplish diverse land management objectives.
Education
High School Diploma
John Ehret High School - Marrero, LA