DAVID RECKART

Artemas, Pennsylvania (PA) ***** 814-***-**** adwkgi@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Dedicated, honest, dependable, hardworking, good with co-workers, motivated, all of these adjectives describe me. I currently own and operate a trail riding business, which I have been running since 1997 with my wife. Due to the financial situation of the economy, I am seeking employment. I am an experienced CDL truck driver, I have supervised mentally challenged individuals, did janitorial work, laid blacktop, ran construction equipment and drove a dumptruck. I would be an asset for whomever I work and I am willing to learn new skills. Skills

Employee motivation and performance

Reducing Costs

Operational Efficiency and Safety

Commercial Maintenance

Issue Identification

Corrective Actions

Farm Machinery

Thrive Under Pressure

Balanced Work Ethic

Adaptable and Flexible

Work History

Owner/Operator 09/1997 to Current

Greenridge Horse Ranch – Artemas, PA

Managed day-to-day business operations.

Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions. Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions. Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs. Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels. Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability. Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries. Led screening, hiring and staff scheduling to maintain compliance with group goals. Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.

Optimized team hiring, training and performance.

Provided outstanding coaching to employees to boost productivity. Truck Driver 04/1995 to 08/1997

Welsh Paving – Cumberland, MD

Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays. Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.

Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action. Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents. Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for best distribution. Weighed in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance. Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water. Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture. Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.

Safely drove truck and materials to various destinations in Tri State area. Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.

Monitored loading of asphalt and paving materials to maintain truck load capacity maximums and adhere to roadway load limits.

Performed emergency roadside repairs, changed tires, and installed tire chains. CDL A OTR Truck Driver 05/1993 to 12/1995

Kelly Springfield Tires – Cumberland MD

Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays. Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.

Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action. Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents. CDL A OTR Truck Driver 03/1993 to 01/1995

Mattingly Construction – Cumberland, MD

Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays. Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.

Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action. Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents. Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.

Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.

Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products. Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment. CDL Class A Truck Driver 11/1989 to 12/1990

Suburban Propane – Cumberland MD

Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.

Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions. Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips. Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.

Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages. Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.

Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.

Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.

Counselor Supervisor 11/1988 to 07/1989

Goodwill Industries Of Maryland – Cumberland MD

Motivated workers to exceptional performance through implementation of new strategies. Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.

Balanced schedule and customer demands against team capabilities and available resources to meet performance objectives.

Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Education

CDL Class A: Truck Driver

Diesel Institute of America - Grantsville, MD

High School Diploma 06/1980

Fort Hill High School - Cumberland, MD

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