Grocery Stock Delivery Driver

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JOEL B. MEREDITH

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Objective

My goal is to become a valued asset to an organization and pave the way for a long term career. I’m a honest hardworking individual seeking opportunities that will help me build the skill set needed to start my career. I have recently received my CDL class A and I am ready to start a career. PROFILE

Dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities. Highly versatile; quickly master new roles, responsibilities, and environments. Takes initiative to learn new skills whenever the opportunity presents itself. Problem solving and active listening skills; diffuse difficult situations with tact. Good Communicator Team Player Dependable Self-Motivated Skilled in Interpersonal Relations Quick learner Honest EDUCATION

Class A CDL License

CDL Mentors, Lake Charles, LA

High School Diploma

Oberlin Covenant School, Oberlin, LA

CAREER BACKGROUND

Tow Truck Driver- Harmon’s Towing and Recovery Aug 2021- May 2022 Driver/Salesman- Oak Farms Dairy, Lake Charles, LA Jan 2020- Aug 2021

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Concrete Delivery Driver- Rock Solid Materials, Lake Charles, LA. Jan 2019- Dec 2019

Deliver concrete to contractors and construction sites around the Lake Charles area. Carpenter/Concrete Construction- Gilchrist Construction, Alexandria, LA. Oct 2016- Jan 2019

Work in the early stages of construction projects to frame houses, build scaffolding and make concrete forms.

The forms are filled with concrete to mold concrete for bridges, highways or home foundations. Customer Service/Sales Associate/Delivery Driver - Oberlin Building Supply Oberlin, LA Sept 2014 - 2016

Acknowledge customers as they enter the store and ask open-ended questions about customer's projects to determine their needs and level of expertise.

Operate cash register to complete purchases and returns.

Operate a forklift to load trailers with materials to prepare for delivery of building supplies.

Build various types of merchandise as requested by management.

Take phone calls to provide assistance with customer questions or complaints.

Mix paint to perfectly match customer's color sample. Joel B. Meredith

110 N. 8th St, Oberlin, La 70655 • 337-***-**** • *********@*****.*** 2

Cut duplicate automotive and house keys.

General Laborer – Carlton Construction, Kinder, LA Nov 2013 – Sept 2014

Helped in various consruction trades to complete the job efficiently and with high quality standards.

Followed company procedures to complete tasks.

Worked with hand tools for light mechanical assembly and various worksite tasks.

Observed good housekeeping by keeping equipment, tools, and work area clean and orderly.

Maintained expected progress of jobs in area of assignment and reported problem areas. Driver/Salesman – Blue Bell Creameries, Lafayette, LA Dec 2009 – July 2013

Made route deliveries to grocery stores, schools, convenience stores, and other customers.

Loaded trucks and maintained an accurate inventory.

Coordinated stocking and proper merchandising of products in stores.

Maintained customer relationships and collected money for bill payment. Sandwich Preparer/Cashier – Subway, Lafayette, LA Feb 2010 – Mar 2011

Prepared food neatly, according to formula, and in a timely manner.

Checked sandwich station and restocked as needed to ensure a sufficient supply throughout the shift.

Understood and adhered to proper food handling, safety and sanitation standard during food preparation.

Collected payments from guests and made change.

Grocery Stock Clerk – Champagne’s Grocery, Lafayette, LA Feb 2008 - Feb 2010

Provided consistent customer service by helping customers find the products they are looking for.

Ensured shelves are stocked and rotated with quality merchandise.

Maintained a neat and well organized sales floor.

Assisted other departments as needed with bagging of groceries, gathering grocery carts, and cleaning. Driver/Soldier – United States Army, Ville Platte, LA Oct 2001 – Oct 2010

Responsible for driving supplies and ammunition to and from bases and military outposts during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

Deployed to help with the relief effort during hurricane Katrina. I provided help with security and supply convoys during this time.

Provided basic medical training to soldiers preparing to deploy to Iraq and Afghanistan. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

CDL Class A

Passport

Forklift Certification

Combat Lifesaver/First Aid & CPR

Joel B. Meredith

110 N. 8th St, Oberlin, La 70655 • 337-***-**** • *********@*****.***

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