DAVID JAMES DEVRIES
East Chicago, Indiana · 219-***-****
**************@*******.***
Motivated professional, capable of completing tasks, managing, and teaching subordinates with minimal supervision. Willing to relocate, prefer to give a professional courtesy two-week notice to current employer.
EXPERIENCE
MAY 2006 – PRESENT
TERMINAL MAINTENANCE TECH, REFUSED FREIGHT MANAGEMENT, AND LOADING DOCK TECHNICIAN, Swift TRANSPORTATION
Manage internal maintenance work orders and verify work was completed according to scope and ensure accuracy. Certified by Caterpillar on powered fork-trucks with zero safety violations or workplace incidents. Manage and coordinate with peers to meet deadlines with loading freight and strict adherence to departure schedules. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and CPR certified.
JANUARY 1998 – DECEMBER 2017
STAGEHAND AND LIGHTING OPERATOR, star plaza theather
Successfully supported over hundreds of shows with detailed instructions and defined timelines of load-in and load-out operations in addition to assembly and disassembly of multiple stage configurations. Shows included world famous musical, entertainment, and national recording artists. Operated and assembled lighting rigs with zero mishaps or loss of property. Maintained OSHA compliance and fostered an environment of safety.
APRIL 2005 – MAY 2006
BUILDING PERMIT CLERK, jack’s wholesale windows
Assess and process town, city, county, and state permits to provide adequate timelines with contactors and provide top-tier customer service experience for all involved. Prepared orders for installation contracting crews from the warehouse when not processing permits.
SEPTEMBER 2004 – APRIL 2005
WAREHOUSE STOCKER, american sale
Inventory management and movement without any workplace safety violations or mishaps resulting in loss of property or personnel time loss. Certified manual and powered fork truck platforms safely and in compliance with company policies.
JANUARY 2004 – APRIL 2005
GUITAR INSTRUCTOR, highland guitar studios
Instructed beginner to intermediate guitar and bass to 16 students ages 7 to 60. Fluent in tablature and musical notation comprehension. Ability to connect with students of all personalities and tailor lesson plans specific to the students’ abilities. Heavy focus on maximizing students’ time with instructor and lesson plan to give the students the most value for retention and progression of studies. Provided sales support in between sessions.
EDUCATION
JUNE 1997
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, griffith high school
Enrolled in College Prep Courses and completed Advanced Science and English courses. 3-years of music theory.
SKILLS
Ability for successful self-governance
Customer Service
Safety focused and efficient
Mechanical maintenance
Heavy Machine Operator (Bucket, Snow Plow)
ACTIVITIES
Caterpillar Certified Power/Fork Truck operator. Passion for music, playing in various bands over the last few years, mentorship of prospective musicians through self-paced study and music production/recording. Interest in music history and biographies.