Rickey Young
Mobile, Alabama *****
***********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT:
United States Army Veteran and Attorney of 16 years, seeking an opportunity to obtain a position of responsibility with a reputable law firm who will challenge me to further develop leadership, administrative and law skills in an environment where personal accountability is expected.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Class A CDL Truck Driver April 2022 - Present
Big Level Trucking, Wiggins, Mississippi, Land Air Transport, Greenfield, Tennessee
Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew ensuring vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned
Secured cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers; Inspected loads to ensure that cargo is secure
Maintained logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials
Operated equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers
Planned routes based on changing conditions, using global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
Cab Driver April 2015 - June 2017
V & W Transport, Martinsville, Virginia
Drove the passengers safely to and from a location of their choice, while keeping an accurate log of time and locations
Provided customer service to client base ensuring their transportation needs were met
Assisted with office duties by writing reports, filing documents, kept data base utilizing my computer skills
Managed payment of fairs via cash, credit cards, charges, and vouchers
Followed all local, state and federal traffic laws
Paralegal May 2016 - May 2017
Williams, Luck & Williams, Martinsville, Virginia
Assisted attorneys in preparation for trials, administrative initiatives, real estate closings, and hearings and meetings
Investigated facts and laws of cases and searched public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action
Prepared affidavits, legal correspondence, and other documents for attorneys; Filed pleadings with court clerk
Met with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to talk about case details, calling on witnesses to testify at hearings
Hearing Officer March 2004 - May 2012
Tennessee Department of Labor, Humboldt, Tennessee
Conducted hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters
Determined liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommended the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements
MILITARY SERVICE:
United States Army, JAG Officer
Fort Benning, Columbus, Georgia
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Commercial Driver License
MTC Trucking, Hazelwood, Missouri
Juris Doctorate Degree
Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia