Dustin G. Collins
address:
Dowagiac, MI 49047
Contact info:
home phone: 269-***-****
cell: 269-***-****
email: *********@*****.***
Work History:
Home City Ice - (current employer)
Supervisor- Matt Melton
2875 Pipestone Rd.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Start Date - August 29, 2008 ($8-$15/hr.-Commissioned)
Title: Route Sales/ Delivery Driver
Job duties:
Straight truck Delivery Driving, Selling/ Restocking ice, bill calculation & collection at time of delivery along several routes in the Benton Harbor & Mishawaka /South Bend area stores & restaurants. Maintenance & replacement of ice boxes. Loading pallets onto trucks (w/forklift).
Reason for wanting to leave: Slow sales in winter--more stable pay throughout year needed.
Shaw Industries, Inc.
Supervisor- Jada Barger
email: ****.******@*****.***
24127 County Rd. #6
Elkhart, IN 46514
End Date- August 28, 2008 -($12.60/hr)
Start Date - March 8, 2005 -($11.00/hr)
Title: Lead Warehouse LTO (Lift truck Operator)/ Delivery Driver
Job duties:
Docking, loading/unloading tractor trailers -, scanning, labeling and sorting shipments, Delivering as needed. Holding accountability for maintaining organization, & contents of warehouse orders.
Reason for leaving: Company was cutting hours eventually into part-time positions at our plant.
Nice Ice Service
Supervisor- Roger Schaus
56988 M 51 S
Dowagiac, MI 49047
End Date: Feb, 2005 (11.00/hr)
Start Date: March, 1999 ($6.00/hr)
Ending Title: Route Sales/Delivery Driver
(Starting Title: Ice "bagger" /Delivery Route Helper)
Job duties: Bagging Ice, team delivery restocking/selling ice to customers, loading trucks, Delivery Driving and payment collection
Reason for leaving: Company was sold/closed (laid-off)
Education:
Graduated High School - Dowagiac Union High School, May 2000
1 year vocational training -Van Buren Vocational Center - Electronics program
1 year of college -Southwestern Michigan College -Electronics program
Licenses:
CDL B -(w/ Air brake Endorsement) #452********* (expires Jan 2011)
Chauffeur's License - since Jan 2000
Job Skills:
* Nine years of experience of sales delivering, driving a box/straight truck-, and transporting unstable loads & different weights
* Has worked successfully on a team & independently on routes, acquiring excellent listening, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
* Possesses exceptional map reading & navigational skills
* Knowledge of Benton Harbor, St. Joe, South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart city streets and all surrounding areas
* Familiar with lift gate mechanisms, operating pallet jacks and hand trucks
* Experienced in maneuvering, backing up, and docking tractor trailers for loading /unloading
* Nine years experience of forklift operating; working with racking systems for loading/unloading pallets
* Familiar with DOT and OSHA safety requirements
* Has operated hand-held computers for calculating/billing, printing, scanning & labeling shipment orders, also used remote devices and gate logs for controlling inventory
* Types at 40 wpm
* Computer literacy skills surpass basic fundamental computer competencies and troubleshooting
* Able to navigate and utilize maximum use of application features in Windows , Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
* Exceptional math/computation & problem solving skills
* Remains calm, adjusts and performs effectively in stressful situations
* Adjusts easily to changes in schedules or environment - Has worked as an independent warehouse & delivery day worker and also as the Lead 3rd shift LTO (lift truck operator)
* Maintains professional demeanor in a safe, sensible and respectful manner
* Familiar & EXPERIENCED in All aspects of the DELIVERY PROCESS from warehouse to product placement: docking and unloading/loading tractor trailers & straight trucks, computer/electronic logging systems, solo and team delivery, making sales calls & selling product to retailers, order processing/ billing, and collection
* Background work exposure supports the understanding of store operations, the importance of positive customer interaction; knowledge of backroom/inventory layouts and merchandising functions.
* Dependable to be on time & ready to work every day!
References:
Kate Marks
Occupation: Retired Teacher
29253 Heritage Ln.
********@*******.***
Jada Barger
Relation: Former Supervisor
Cell phone: 574-***-****
Brandon Truitt
Relation: Former Co-worker ( Nice Ice Service)
Business phone: 269-***-**** -Razor's Edge Barber Shop