Robert Curington
Chicago, IL *0643
OBJECTIVE
I am looking for a position where I can contribute my experience not only as a driver, but where I can also utilize my management, leadership and entrepreneurial skills to enhance the operations of a company that both expects and rewards professional growth.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Results-oriented, high-energy
• Possess a strong work ethic
• Personable and professional with a strong customer service orientation and problem solving skills.
• Transporting product, hazardous and non-hazardous materials
• Pick-up and delivery (over 10,000 miles in 48 states)
• Experience driving a broad range of commercial trucks including 18-wheeler
• Accustom to working under harsh weather conditions
• Excellent communication, motivational, interpersonal skills
• Security experience armed and unarmed, report writing
• Instructor responsible for preparing students for the state licensing examination
• Entrepreneur/Business Owner
EDUCATION
Harlan High School, Olive Harvey College, Truck Driving, Security Training Center
CERTIFICATIONS
CDL, F.O.I.D. Card and PERC Card
WORK EXPERIENCE
2012 – Present MJ Logistics, Cicero, IL
Pick up and deliver to various locations in the regional Midwest via an 18- wheeler.
Maintain trip logs reflecting customer’s location, distance traveled and fuel costs
Provide prompt and courteous customer service
2009- 2012 Guardian Security, Chicago, IL
Provide and maintain the security and safety of the facility, employees and customers
Allows entrance to authorized personnel, ensures the identity of visitors
Keep logs of all security incidents as well as a daily log of people entering the facility
Answer radio pages/calls in a prompt manner and prioritize calls based on importance
Perform identification and vehicle checks
Patrol the facility to detect any signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
2009-2009 Security Operations Specialists, Chicago, IL
Guarded machinery and materials
Transported material in and out of the building (50 lbs)
Communicated instructions to fellow workers
Evaluated situations and made necessary decisions
Patrolled industrial and commercial premises to prevent & detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
2007-2008 Larry’s Cartage, Chicago, IL
Transported hazardous and non-hazard materials via an 18-wheeler
Verify the unloading of shipments to avoid employee theft and fraudulent claims of missing product.
Maintain trip logs reflecting customer locations and distance traveled and fuel costs
2006-2007 Rush Transportation, Chicago, IL
Transported non-hazardous material
Provide prompt and courteous service to customers
Review invoices with customers and obtain shipper and receiver authorizations/signatures.
Maintain safe vehicle and conditions in compliance with company and highway regulations
2004-2006 Mats Transportation, Chicago, IL
Transported materials to various locations with a demonstrated ability to navigate thick city traffic
Reviewed transportation and shipping tags and verified accuracy of inventory counts at all points of delivery
2003-2004 C.R. Transport, Salt Lake, Utah
Operated a semi-trailer to transport finished goods, parts and materials
Loaded and unloaded product
Provided courteous service to customers
Maintained trip log
1984-2003 Entrepreneur/Business Owner, Chicago, IL
Effectively grew a one chair Unisex Hair Salon into a ten chair salon through effective business planning, creativity and innovative marketing.
Demonstrated a contagious passion for excellence, as well as a talent for resourceful business solutions, and a capacity for motivational leadership.
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