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MICHAEL GAITHER

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Odenton, Maryland 21113 Cell:410-***-****

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Hard Working  Performance Driven  Professional

Would like to move into areas of greater opportunities

Area of Expertise

Service Industries – Transportation

Served clients with dedication and consideration building trust and accountability.

Apply critical thinking, organization and time management skills.

Overcome customer concerns and resolve levels of service.

Freight Forwarding & Warehousing

Perfect Attendance – Clean Driving Record – Timely Deliveries

Safety & Quality Conscious – Demonstrate Accountability and Self-Sufficiency

Eight years in the transportation industry packing/moving office and household items. Acknowledged throughout tenure for hard work and leadership abilities. Recognized for safety and on-time deliveries. Able to resolve problems, handle emergency situations, organize and prioritize workloads and schedules. Always address clients with a helpful attitude. Accustomed to interacting with a wide array of personalities. Enjoy the fast-pace where patience, diplomacy and flexibility are essential. Very organized with the ability to multitask and function under pressure. Teamwork, accountability, integrity and service are integral components of my job.

Line Haul Manager

National Delivery Service (Baltimore, MD), 6/07 – 3/08

• Ensure that all line hauls are completed on time

• Manage aspects of the line haul operation

• Prepare PM scheduling, weekly tractor & trailer audits

• Responsible for the management of line haul enroute breakdowns, through timely analysis and reporting

• Transport goods and materials

• Supervise loading and unloading of truck shipments

• Supervise six truck drivers and routes

Household Commodities Relocation Specialist

Ace Relocation – Driver/Packer (Franchise of Atlas Van Lines, Savage, MD), 2/00 – Present

Bisson – Independent Contractor (Franchise of Atlas Van Lines, Bath, ME), 2/04 to 6/07

Ace Relocation – Independent Contractor (Franchise of Atlas Van Lines, Savage, MD), 8/02 to 2/04

• Lead men, helped organized moves, assist with documentation preparation and route planning

• Skilled packer

• Work warehousing, track down missing goods, address problem issues, help with sales and service inquiries

• Stay in excellent physical condition, able to lift heavy objects

• Receive glowing reports for work performance and initiative

• Prepared inventory and damage reports

• Prepared and inspected shipping loads for deliveries

• Delivered items in a timely manner

Commercial Drivers License Instructor

North American Trade School – Driver Instructor Baltimore MD 11/07- Present

• Instruct the safe operation of a Commercial Vehicle

• Provide the instruction of operating a Commercial Vehicle

• Teach the rules and regulations of The Department of Transportation

• Provide guidance on job placement

• Assist in the testing of students in order for them to obtain a Commercial Drivers License

Military Service

United States Marine Corps – Sergeant (Camp Pendleton, CA), 10/91 – 11/99

Leadership Ability – Tactical Training – Technically Proficient

Eight years in the Marine Corps serving as a Marine Security Guard and Antitank Assault Guided Missleman. Responsible for the tactical employment. Provided antitank fire in support of the infantry regiment. Provided protective support to Foreign Service missions.

• Coordinated and directed movements to safeguard the squad

• Guarded special weapons

• Trained 13 Marines in weapon tactics and close combats

• Developed drills for combat missions

• Proficient in infantry tactics and weapons

• Wrote combat orders and drills

• Handled classified information

• Supervised and maintained equipment and personnel

• Maintained schedules on training and upcoming events in order to prepare the unit for deployments, inspections and company engagements.

Education

H. S. Diploma 1986

Howard High School

Ellicott City, Maryland

Colorado Technical/Stone Cliff College

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Associates Degree 2008

Currently enrolled Pursuing Bachelors Degree

Certificates

Corrections Technicians/Undergraduate –February 2008

Homeland Security/Undergraduate-April 2008

Domestic Violence/ Undergraduate-July 2008

Juvenile Delinquency and Victim Services/Undergraduate October 2008

Professional Communication/Undergraduate December 2008

Military Education

Assault Guided Missleman Course – Basic Security Guard Course

Corporal Leadership Training – Squad Leaders Course

Sergeants Course

Honors

National Defense Service Medal – Good Conduct Medal

Sea Service Deployment Ribbon – Certificate of Commendation

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal – Meritorious Mast

Letter of Commendation

References

Available upon request

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