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ALVIN JOHNSON
***************@*****.*** 386-***-**** Chester, VA 23831
Attentive professional with a career numbering 15 years as a Route Sales Representative for the same company. Focused and enthusiastic offering well-developed skills in driving and delivering products. Route management
Sales representation
People skills
Vehicle safety
Client relations
Issue resolution
Reliable and trustworthy
Friendly, positive attitude
[Industry] regulations knowledge
T.G.Lee Dairy DeLand, FL
Route Driver/Sales Representative
06/2005 - 06/2020
Utilized corporate vehicle to deliver and sell products to clients with focus on optimizing customer experience.
Maintained positive attitude and diplomacy when dealing with customers and other team members.
Forged and cultivated strong relationships with customers within fast-paced and constantly moving environment.
Confirmed product displays met company specifications regarding placement, date codes and pricing.
Presented customers with bills and receipts and collected $300 worth of payments for goods delivered.
Addressed customer concerns head-on by using service expertise and knowledge of company policies to develop successful solutions. Operated commercial delivery vehicle over as many as 100 miles per day to service customers across Lake County .
Distributed perishable products to 15+ customers per day by quickly unloading items, restocking shelving and collecting empty racks and containers.
Suburban Propane DeLand, FL
Propane Delivery Driver
01/2003 - 06/2005
Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables.
Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
Quality Brands Budweiser DeLand, FL
Route Delivery Driver
03/2001 - 01/2002
Performed pre- and post-trip safety inspections on work vehicle to record and report malfunctions
Maintained accurate recordkeeping of mileage, stops, orders and carton counts for daily routes.
Moved materials blocking access to delivery areas. Reviewed routes and expected delivery time frames to determine proper order of deliveries and anticipate potential delays. Summary
Skills
Experience
Sherwood Medical Supply DeLand, FL
Machine Operator
01/2000 - 11/2000
Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
Cast Crete Winter Springs, FL
Flatbed Tractor Truck Driver
01/2002 - 01/2003
Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing shifts, noting damage or issues in detailed logs.
Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist. Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents. Maintained vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
Consulted with supervisors and dispatch personnel to assess situations, determine appropriate solutions and make decisions. Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked dolly wheels.
Unloaded packages from trucks for delivery to customers, taking care to prevent damage to merchandise and goods.
Gambro Healthcare DeLand, FL
Machine Operator Packer
03/1991 - 12/1999
Restocked packaging items and tracked boxes, tape and fill materials from inventory.
Inspected product on lines for conformance to predetermined quality specifications.
Minimized waste and lag times by maintaining orderly and clean work area and equipment.
Reported defective materials to department supervisors for immediate remediation.
Monitored machine outputs to confirm quality deliverables. Followed safety and quality protocols, and lean processes to minimize accidents.
Labeled packages and recorded items packed in preparation for shipping. Inspected items and accepted or rejected products according to acceptability standards determined by Good Manufacturing Principles, customer requirements and standard operating procedures. Informed appropriate manufacturing partners and supervisor of machine performance irregularities to minimize impact of production downtime. Sustained adequate supply of roll stock and packaging materials available for machines.
Kept machines and work areas clean to avoid jams, falls and other mishaps.
Operated and maintained vacuum sealers and pallet jacks. Education and Training
Deland High School Deland, FL
High School Diploma
06/1990