Melford Charles
Richmond, VA
804-***-**** ***************@*****.***
Professional Driver with great communication and interpersonal skills, committed to learning new concepts while working in a fast pace environment. Desire to positively impact a business while providing excellent customer service delivery.
CDL-A and CDL-B
Business Relationships
Project Management
Document Compliance
Read and Comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets
Adhere to State and Federal Regulations
Forklift Operator
Professional Experience
Amazon, Richmond, VA 06/2023 – 08/2023
Package Delivery Driver
Interacted with Amazon customers and the public in a professional and positive manner
Stayed active delivering 200 or more packages ranging from envelopes to boxes weighing up to 50lbs
Used hand held device for routing information, customer delivery information.
Navigated a variety of routes throughout delivery area
Westwood Club, Richmond, VA 11/2022 – 05/2023
Housekeeper
Emptied trash, maintained cleanliness around dumpsters, sanitized trash containers
Vacuumed, swept and mopped floor surfaces. Cleaned carpet
Cleaned restrooms and re-stocked restroom supplies
Dust/cleaned doors, trim, etc.
Cleaned windows, both inside and outside and furniture. Clean window blinds and/or shades
Changed lightbulbs
GRTC Transit System, Richmond, VA 02/2022 – 08/2022
Bus Operator
Maintained transport schedule.
Provided high level of service while operating bus under a variety of conditions.
Maintained professional appearance at all times.
Complied with local traffic regulations (reported delays or accidents).
Responsible for effectively dealing with difficult customers and situations.
Western Express, Nashville, TN 01/2021 – 04/2021
CDL-A Truck Driver
Drove an average of 3,500 miles/week as a CDL-A Driver. Delivered to schedule 98% of the time with 97% customer satisfaction.
Maintained 100% clean driving record and 100% clean drug screening tests. Met all DOT and company regulations and requirements.
Communicate consistently between warehouse and customers.
Exercised good judgement in difficult situations.
Demonstrated strong work ethic. Frequently worked overtime to assist with unforeseen customer challenges.
Obeyed traffic laws, and followed established traffic and transportation procedures.
Checked all load-related documentation for completion and accuracy.
C.R. England, Salt Lake City, UT 11/2020 – 12/2020
CDL-A Truck Driver
Drove an average of 4,000 miles/week as a CDL-A Driver. Delivered on schedule 98% of the time.
Consistently conducted thorough vehicle inspection.
Communicate consistently between warehouse and customers.
Followed company procedures, safety regulations, and traffic laws.
Checked all load-related documentation for completion and accuracy.
Chippenham Hospital, Richmond, VA 05/2020 – 11/2020
Hazmat Technician
Label, store, and properly dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with the applicable state and federal regulations and all other applicable policies.
Assist with the collection of hazardous materials and preparation of hazardous materials for disposition.
Investigate expired hazardous materials content for potential recycling through precious metals program.
Remove hazardous materials from storage tanks, from floor surfaces, etc.
Work efficiently using safety rules for hazardous materials handling.
Home Depot, Richmond, VA 01/2018 – 03/2018
Freight Associate
Sorted incoming freight shipments to be prepared to be put on shelves.
Packed and unpacked items to be stocked on shelves.
Ensured a safe work floor by securing products and removing any hazards.
Marked stock items with ID tags for easy identification.
Unpacked products in overhead storage onto shelves.
River Bend Property Services, Midlothian, VA 05/2015 - 08/2016 Technician
Provided construction, repair, and maintenance of all properties.
Property Inspections and winterizing of water lines.
Mixed paint and primers.
Masked and taped surfaces.
Managed a team of painters or work independently to achieve a completed job in a timely manner.
N & C Maintenance Services, Brooklyn, NY 02/2014 - 05/2015 Electrical Apprentice
Troubleshoot and installed lights, switches, receptacles, and other electrical devices.
Installed underground and overhead piping for electrical service.
Installed single pole, 3-way and 4-way switches, Install GFCI and circuit breakers.
Troubleshoot electrical faults and fixture issues.
Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
Assured Contracting Solutions, Richmond, VA 07/2010 - 01/2014 Property Maintenance Technician
Inspected property and winterized water lines.
Tarped roofs and Debris removal.
Provided various lawn care services.
Safety hazard remediation and facilitating minor repairs.
Prepared surfaces prior to painting, scraping, sanding, filled holes, cracks and prime.
Put up scaffolding, set up ladders, and covered floors and furnishings with drop-cloths.
K2 Trophies and Awards LLC, Richmond, VA 03/2003 - 07/2010 Warehouse Supervisor
Received orders and unload packages from the truck and store them properly in the warehouse.
Maintained accurate records of materials received in the warehouse.
Conducted routine checks on arriving shipments against their invoice.
Managed team of more than 10 employees.
Created and implemented initiative that reduced a production process by 50%.
Education
High School Diploma
Midwood High School, Brooklyn, NY
June 1997
Heavy Machinery Operator Certificate
Cherry Creek Services, LLC., Richmond, VA
December 2017
CDL-A Certificate
C.R. England, Salt Lake City, UT
December, 2020
CDL-B Certificate
Department of Motor Vehicles
December, 2021