Objective
To effectively administer my skills, abilities and analytical qualifications in a thorough, consistent and resourceful manner to successfully complete all tasks assigned to me.
Qualifications
Extensive experience as an over the road and local truck driver
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to provide the appropriate action to unexpected situations
Ability to multi-task using analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
Experience in handling confidential issues and achieving results in problem solving
Experience
Professional Truck Driver
Saia Motor Freight, Savannah, GA 2011 - Present
General Delivery Services, Suffolk, VA 2009 – 2010
Estes Express Lines Trucking Company, Richmond, VA 2008 – 2009
Owner/Operator of Trucking Company, Richmond, VA 1998 - 2007
Overnight Trucking Company, Richmond, VA 1994 - 1998
Provide professional and timely freight services to include pickup and delivery of cargo and hazardous materials, meeting all deadlines and ensuring customer satisfaction
Maintains truck logs per company policies and per state and federal rules, laws and regulations
Safely transport goods across cross country obeying all laws and regulations
Clean, inspect and maintain truck on a daily basis
Serves as first point of contact for all drivers and customers regarding the pickup and receipt of goods within prescribed deadlines
Maintain records of hazardous materials and products transported
Correctional Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections, Waverly, VA 2008 – 2008
Maintained custody of inmates while ensuring control of inmate movement and security of the institution
Worked all required and requested posts, shifts, and schedules to include overtime to ensure staff coverage for institution security
Effectively provided intervention in situations, physically or verbally, during altercations or a threat to the security of the institution
Demonstrated and exercised sound management regarding the appropriate use of physical or lethal force to maintain control and security
Communicated effectively with inmates and staff regarding security issues and concerns
Prepared written documentation and correspondence of activities within the institution
Focused at all times to observe inmate behavior and or external threats to security
Traffic Supervisor
Wal-Mart Distribution Center, Sutherland, VA 1991 – 1994
Coordinated delivery and shipment of warehouse freight and created manifests
Ordered, inventoried, and issued all supplies, merchandise and equipment
Utilized skills in the use of personal computer to keep track of shipment delivered
Operated fork lift
Equipment Records and Parts Specialist
United States Army (Stationed Overseas part of tour) 1984 – 1994
Procured, received, inspected, inventoried, stored, delivered and shipped organization and installation equipment worldwide
Prepared all unit/organizational supply documents
Performed inventory of financial management procedures
Located and cataloged stock
Performed and supervised inventory management, storage and preservation
Performed quality control, property management and parts management
Selected correct stock for issue
Directed corrective action to minimize improper warehouse practices
Education/Certificates
United States Army
1984 – Host Nation Orientation Program
1984 – Letter of Commendation – Truck Driver Performance
1985 – Safety Award ( accident free 15,000 miles )
1986 – Certificate of Achievement
1987 – Noncommissioned Officers Course – Diploma
1987 – Equipment, Records and Parts Specialist – Diploma
1987 – Logistics Management Center – Diploma
1987 – Diesel Bus Training Intensive Driver
1989 – Logistics Management College
2008 – Freedom Team Salute – Certificate of Appreciation
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
1991 - Best of The Best Honor Roll Plaque
1991 – Associates Commendation form
1993 – Best of The Best Honor Roll plaque
1994 – Best of the Best Honor Roll plaque
1995 – Associate’s Commendation Form – Team Performance
Virginia Department of Corrections
2008 – Academy for Staff Development
Ashworth Career School
2008 – Private Investigation Program – Diploma
Emergency Management Institute
2008 – Serve in Times of Crisis