Mario Howell
DRIVER
Atlanta, GA *****
**********@*****.***
To become employed within a company with a great working atmosphere where opportunities to grow and benefits are available upon completion of probationary period. Also to bring integrity, leadership, and excellent workmanship to said company, ultimately, to increase the overall morale and productivity of said company.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
True Value - Jonesboro, GA
October 2023 to April 2024
Scan domestic and international freight using hands free RF scanner, consolidate freight onto pallets and wrap via wrap machine utilizing electrical pallet jack/pallet rider, stand up forklift/pacer, and the sit down forklift as well as the manual pallet jack. Load finished product with proper paperwork and sequential number onto assigned outbound trucks once I’ve secured the truck with jack stand and chocking of wheels to prevent roll away or loss of stability.
Driver
special service freight - Atlanta, GA
June 2022 to March 2023
Operate a 26 foot straight truck picking up and dropping off freight on a dedicated route overnight. Complete and fill out shipment manifests and associated documents. Pre and post trip truck, secure loads and manual pallet jack. Load and Offload trucks using electric pallet jack and sit down fork lift. Yard jockey experience as well pulling straight trucks and cargo vans into the correct parking lanes and bay doors and moving them around the shipping yard.
Delivery Driver
RNDC - Atlanta, GA
November 2021 to June 2022
Operate 26ft refrigerated truck on preassigned route mon-Friday delivering wine, spirits, and kegs to on and off site promises. Equipment used is IPHONE scanner, Geotab D.O.T hour tracker, 2 hand trucks, extended ramp when applicable. Job duties consist of driving in a safe manner to and from Terminal, accurately filling out and maintaining all invoices, checks collected, updating completed stops in I Phone scanner, offloading products/pickups upon returning back to Terminal. Driver
Empire Distributors - Austell, GA
April 2019 to November 2021
Arrive to work promptly Mon-Fri at 4:30 a.m, check in with security to gain access onto premises. Receive truck number and manifest, hand truck, scanner and keys from dispatch after providing License and D.O.T card. Pre-trip Truck according to D.O.T standards and compliance before leaving the yard en-route to designated work area. Travel safely to Designated work area and begin to deliver products to Grocery stores, Restaurants, Hotels, Country Clubs, and Liquor Stores per order according to manifest itemized order list, ensuring product accuracy and proper labeling, bottle and case match per pick list, retrieve funds when applicable through check or money order, close out each stop in timely fashion updating the scanner as well as manual log sheet after each completed stop. Practice Safety driving maneuvers behind the wheel, avoiding backing when possible, adhering to all Ga road laws at all times while vehicle is in operation. Upon completing route and securing the truck appropriately, head back to terminal to check in all returned product, paperwork, and any funds obtained throughout work day. FedEx Delivery Driver
KZ CONNECTIONS INC - Newnan, GA
November 2016 to April 2019
Load up box truck with packages in sequential order using RF scanner for accurate logging and tracking. Drive route service area providing great and prompt service to residential and business customers, yard jockey backing assigned vehicles into correct locations for loading and delivery FED EX CONTRACTOR/DRIVER
MBD CONTRACTING INC - Forest Park, GA
August 2014 to November 2016
Arrive at Terminal, acquire route manifest from dispatch, load truck in most efficient manner according to route sequence numbers, complete pre-trip inspection, upload route onto scanner, make deliveries to residential and business customers. Backing and parking straight trucks into correct dock doors and allocated parking spaces
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
Diversified Recycling - Norcross, GA
January 2013 to August 2014
Organize a work force of 25-50 guys into different stations throughout warehouse. Assign team leads to initiate effective and efficient breakdown of materials. Complete and maintain accurate logbooks. Handle payroll duties. Maintain cleanliness and safety standards throughout the warehouse. FED EX CONTRACTOR/DRIVER
IMANI TRANSPORTATION - Forest Park, GA
September 2011 to January 2013
Lead Driver servicing Fayetteville and Peachtree city areas. In charge of training new drivers in real time on routes to ensure company compliance and driver aptitude in relation to job demands and service quality, yard jockey pulling straight trucks, sprinter vans, and box trucks into assigned loading dock bay doors and parking locations.
CARGO AGENT
JET STREAM GROUND SERVICES - Forest Park, GA
January 2010 to October 2011
Check seals on back of trucks entering and exiting facility. Compare physical manifest with digital manifest for accuracy or any inconsistencies, weigh freight to document actual weight and tare weight, stage freight in neat and safe manner in designated spaces, maintain clean environment and up-to-date shelf rotation and labeling, load and off-load trucks using electric pallet jack, manual pallet jack, and sit down forklift
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Impark - Atlanta, GA
2005 to 2009
Oversee the daily as well as the game operational tasks which included,
• Ensuring all vehicles needed throughout shifts were ready for usage and inspected
• All tools and log books needed were available for use
• Assigning groups of 3 to cover parking lots to maintain appearance and prevent trash build up or parking lot debris
• Program CMS signs throughout perimeter of Braves stadium with accurate traffic directions to ensure best route and exit ways to highway for customers after games had concluded. Education
Associate in Journalism
Atlanta Metropolitan College - Atlanta, GA
2006 to 2009
High school or equivalent in Technology
Booker T. Washington High School - Atlanta, GA
1998 to 2003
Skills
• Forklift Operator, data entry, warehouse, management (3 years)
• Commercial Driving Experience
• Delivery Driver Experience
• English
• Route Driving
• Box Truck
• Vehicle Maintenance
• RF Scanner
• Content Management Systems
• Load & Unload
• Proofreading
• Order Picking
• Pallet Jack
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Freight Experience
• Driving
• Post-production
• Video production
• Conflict management
• Sales
• Quality control
• Van driver
• Video Editing
• Adobe Premiere
• Filming
• Photography
• Content Creation
• Business Analysis
• Adobe Creative Suite
• User Interface (UI)
• Customer service
• Commercial driving
• Adobe After Effects
• Social Media Management
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Public Relations
• Blogging
• Content Development
• Forklift
• Load & unload
• Manufacturing
• Freight
• Quality control
• Customer service
• Leadership
• Driving
• Windows
• Conflict management
• Crew management
• Adobe Photoshop
• Content development
• Video editing
• Proofreading
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Premiere
• Content creation
• Photography
• Blogging
• Order fulfillment
• Warehouse management system
• Data warehouse
• Operations management
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Social media management
• Public relations
• Writing skills
• Communication skills
• Heavy lifting
Certifications and Licenses
First Aid Certification
Driver's License
Forklift Certification
Non-CDL Class C
CDL
Additional Information
SKILLS
• Industrial Truck Driving permit Class 1,4, 5 (Toyota Forklifts of Atlanta)
• Reach Truck Certification
• Inventory and shipping specialist
• Warehouse coordination and crew management
• Microsoft word and excel
• Effective communicator and problem solver
• Ability to multi-task and delegate assignments to appropriate personnel
• Driver (straight trucks, cargo vans, box trucks, sprinter vans)
• Aptitude for maintaining a clean and safe work environment at all times
• Dedication to finding effective ways of executing daily objectives in timely manner