Dock Associate Heavy Equipment

John V. Nelson, Jr.

Post Office Box *****

Atlanta, Georgia 30314

Phone: 404-***-****

Email: ******@***.***

OBJECTIVE

Highly motivated professional seeking employment with long-term growth potential. Strong interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION

Georgia College and State University

Bachelor of Administration 1996-1999

Chattahoochee Valley Community College

A.S. Computer Science 1994-1996

CAREER RELATED EXPERIENCE

Fedex Freight, Inc. Oct 2009 – Present

Atlanta, Georgia

Dock Associate

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized an manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck

Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g. type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system

Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope) Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary

Verify and complete required documentation and reports Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures Perform other duties as required

Gwinnett County Fire Services Oct 2008 –Mar 2009

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Firefighter 1

Fighting wilderness fires

Saving trapped victims

Operating heavy equipment

Responding quickly to emergency situations

Providing necessary medical help

Advantage Sales and Marketing Nov 2007- Oct 2008

Norcross, Georgia

Merchandising Representative

Service stores and responsible for maintaining product displays Follow special instructions and service schedule

Communicate effectively both internally and externally with all supervisors, co-workers and other vendors

Utilize proper safety techniques and equipment when necessary Utilize tools to assemble different displays and beams Report daily work activities on a handheld device

Complete accurate and timely paperwork on a scheduled basis Pepsi Bottling Group

Atlanta, Georgia

Customer Representative/Support Merchandiser June 2002-July 2007 Service a route of accounts ranging from large chain grocery stores and convenient stores Order product for stores via an electronic hand-held device Develop relationships and communication with store managers and associates Construct appealing product displays for sales promotions Log daily inventory of product for all accounts

Ensure all stores are properly and correctly supplied with Pepsi products and prepared at any point for distribution

Maintain working relationship with store managers, representatives and other employees to make certain all customer needs are met

Resolve any issues in regards to store accounts

Winn Dixie/Save Rite Grocery Stores

Decatur, Georgia

Dairy and Frozen Foods Manager June 1999-June 2002 Supervised the ordering and stocking of merchandise in the dairy and frozen foods departments Developed a relationship with store managers, employees and customers Assisted customers with questions, concerns or complaints Assisted with office related duties on an as need basis Winn Dixie

Milledgeville, Georgia

Stock Personnel May 1998-June 1999

Assisted in ordering merchandise for the store

Stocked various departments with merchandise

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Internet Research

HONORS/AWARDS

Employee of the Period, Pepsi Bottling Group, 2006 Employee of the Month, Pepsi Bottling Group, 2005

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