Forklift Operator Truck Driver

Christopher A. Ross

Email: adogwx@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 782-***-****

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Fall River, NS

B2T 1H7

Resume Overview:

Heavy truck driver with 18 years’ experience delivering product and equipment, for both national and local companies. Clean drivers abstract and a valid Nova Scotia Provincial Class 1 License since 2001.

Skills:

Defensive Driving (specific to heavy vehicles)

Familiarity/Competence with computerized Inventory Management Systems

Time Management

Communication

Critical Thinking

Math Skills

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Air Brake Basic Maintenance

Collaboration

Leadership

Experience:

1998-2000

2001-2019

Coca Cola

Initially worked part-time in the Lakeside Distribution Warehouse

After securing Class 1 License, drove/delivered primarily in the Halifax Regional Municipality, with occasional assignments elsewhere in the province of Nova Scotia

Maintained a demanding delivery schedule and accurate inventory control

Developed/maintained excellent customer service relationships

Worked collegially with team members to achieve unit goals

Over the last 8 years, often recruited by management as an informal coach to new hires, based on their assessment of my broad job knowledge and competency

2006-2014

More Than Booking / East Coast Music Association (ECMA)

Drove/delivered performance production equipment to resource the ECMA Conference & Awards event for 8 years

Worked in all four Atlantic Provinces

Co-ordination with multiple vendors and venues to ensure that on-stage and front-of-house lighting and sound equipment were in place for hundreds of performances each year

Responsible for strict inventory control of equipment (due to high cost/replacement value of the lighting/sound components)

2013-2015

Dave’s Water Delivery Service

Drove/delivered potable water in vehicle with a 3,500 gallon capacity

Worked on a part time & seasonal basis, primarily in a 1- to 2-hour radius around the Halifax Regional Municipality

Effectively problem-solved around challenging delivery conditions on residential properties with limited/-tricky access to cisterns, wells &/or pools

Education/Certifications:

High School – 1989

Forklift Operator’s Safety Course, WHMIS - 1998

Class 1 License, Dangerous Goods Transportation Certification – 2001

Basic First Aid Course – initially, 2001, updated every 2 years

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