Robert Lanting
Paw Paw, Mi. *****
**********@*****.***
Objective: To obtain a full/part-time position using my managerial, mechanical and supervisory skills, knowledge and experience in human resources and/or operations management. Also using my skills in a residential, light industrial, retail or maintenance setting.
Employment History:
Neils Hardware, Mattawan, Mi. February 2009 to present.
Generate sales, perform inventory ordering, maintenance, equipment rental, inspections, customer service, assembly of grills, mowers, wheelbarrows, utility trailers, etc.
Tapper Ford/Chevrolet. Paw Paw, Mi. April 2019 to present.
Shuttle auction vehicles from auction sites to dealership, drive chase cars, perform dealer trades and deliver direct to customers.
CMS (Central Manufacturing Services, Inc,) Three Rivers, MI
11-1-2010 to 4-15-2011
Logistics/Safety Manager. Organized installation of Tele-Trac systems in all power units - training drivers and management on how to properly use. Designed Safety Training programs: I.E. Regulatory, follow-up and mandatory training. Created safety training schedules, procedures and record keeping in accordance with MIOSHA and other required regulatory agencies. In addition: truck driver, forklift operator, warehouseman, dispatch OTR and local. Load and unload trailers. Positioning of equipment/inventory control.
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Lanting Lawn Care, L.L.C., Mattawan, MI 8-1-2010 to 4-15-2019
Proprietor of lawn care/landscape service providing quality lawn and landscape services at a competitive price. Managed all service equipment to approximately 60 customers in the Mattawan/Paw Paw area with two additional employees.
Alvan Motor Freight, Inc, Kalamazoo, MI 09-15-1977 to 11-31-2008
Director of Labor and Safety: Human Resources, Labor Relations, Drug and Alcohol Testing/Training, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Training, Defensive Driving, Forklift Training, Hazardous Materials Training, OSHA Compliance, CDL Qualified – Class A.
Operations Manager: Oversee direction of 13 terminals within the 4 - state area.
Terminal Manager: Daily management of local driver and supervisor operations.
Dispatcher: Scheduling of drivers to service customers on an inbound and outbound basis.
Inbound and outbound supervisor: Scheduling drivers and dockworkers to unload/load trailers to achieve timely deliveries.
Linehaul Director: Scheduling drivers and loads to arrive at a terminal facility on time.
Semi-Driver: Performing customer service of delivering and picking up of freight on a timely basis.
Education: Kalamazoo Valley Community College. 1970-1973
Mechanical Drafting and Engineering. Architectural Design – Associates Degree.
Industrial and Residential Electrical – 22 Credits.
Outside Interests: Classic cars, landscaping, travel, family and golf.
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Certifications and skills: Class A CDL, Forklift Certified, Certified Safety trainer.
References: Furnished upon Request (Professional and Personal)