Kevin D. Istre
Temple, TX. **502
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To begin a career with a great company.
EDUCATION:
ATDS, Killeen TX June 2021 - July 2021
Class A Commercial Drivers License
Hallmark University, San Antonio, TX Feb 2017 – June 2019 Bachelor of Science in Business Management (BS)- Concentration in Healthcare Summa Cum Laude
Hallmark College of Aeronautics, San Antonio, TX Feb 2012 - June 2013 Associates of Applied Science in Powerplant Technology Associates of Applied Science in Airframe Technology Presidents List Award (4.0 GPA)
Perfect Attendance Award
SKILLS:
Microsoft Office, Excel Problem Solving, PowerPoint, Yellow Belt Certification Efficient Communication, Leadership, Multitasking
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Performance Food Service July 2022 - Current
● Driving tractor and trailer, crew, and customer food products to businesses for delivery
● Performed unloading of product into various business type and locations, in all weather conditions
● Moved product in all weight conditions, from 15 lbs up to >500 lbs with a 2 wheel dolly
● Provided great customer service to the locations delivered on the selected routes
● Managed customer issues with product to keep satisfactory reputation with the company
Coleman Worldwide Moving - Driver / Dispatch Aug 2021 - Current
● Driving crews and customers household goods for delivery / pickup
● Managing crews while they are out to make sure that they are taken care of, but also the customer has a positive experience during their move
● Moved furniture that was >100 lbs up ramps safely into trucks so that we were able to load them correctly
● Extensive knowledge of 2 wheel dollies, 4 wheelers, and other loading / unloading machines that are critical to getting the task at hand completed. Triple J Trucking July 2021 - Aug 2021
● Hauled materials from south San Antonio, to north Dallas
● Loaded and unloaded, strapped, and followed DOT requirements while performing my daily tasks
TRU Homes - Floors / Water Heater and Furnace Install Dec 2020 - June 2021
● Framing Floors team member
● Facilitated the expedited movement of the floors needed per the company requirement
● Listened, followed, and maintained adjustments made to the job requirements from the AC and QA
● Follow plans according to schedule to install, complete, and maintain the houses built by TRU Homes according to the standards set
Manitou Americas - Lead July 2020 - Dec 2020
● Nominated for Employee of the Year
● Facilitated the movement of product to the quality department for shipment
● Coordinated cohesive efforts with the production line to fix and manage the products being delivered
● Turned products with 15-20 defects per unit into 3-5 defects per unit due to knowledge and pre-inspections of products being built
● Led safety briefings for staff and other team leads
● Provided support for staff members on my team
● Lead multifunctional teams and assisted with impromptu problem solving
● Worked side by side with Quality Engineers and Engineers to fix issues that arise after full production of the product
● Help the production line push vehicles forward by troubleshooting problems before they leave the production line with gained knowledge from working with Engineers
● Proficient in Management Reporting Systems
Manitou Americas - Quality Inspector Dec 2019 - July 2020
● Oversaw the inspections of the product at the end of the line for defects on the products before they’re shipped
● Helped facilitate a working environment that stopped product from going back to the production line so that they could be shipped
● Helped production go from 45% to 95% out for shipment for small Articulated Loaders from the production line
● Prepared presentations for upper management to propose efficiency changes that were later adopted
L-3 Communications - Sheet Metal Mechanic July 2013 – Sept 2016
● Interpreted and converted blueprints and customer specifications in shop drawings; laid out and measured material for cutting, forming, and utilizing.
● Utilized engineering drawings to accurately lay out, drill, assemble, and install detailed projects on aircraft.
● Interpreted, executed, and led daily team operations efficiently and within budget.
● Efficiently worked independently and as a team in warehouse environment STI International - Small Parts Assembly Technician Aug 2011 – Feb 2012
● Built and assembled small parts on competition pistols and rifles with precision
● Operated different power tools, drill presses, and CNC machines United States Army Feb 2006 – May 2011
● Worked to start and maintain good communications within the Army
● Led small groups of people in and out of combat environments
● Developed listening and problem-solving and interpersonal skills
● Obtained Secret DoD security clearance