Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
A detail oriented individual with high integrity. Strong problem solving skills and highly adaptable. Skilled and courteous driver who possesses a current class A CDL in the state of MN. Strong working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations. Enjoy challenges presented when training people with different learning styles and speeds. Known as a trusted resource among co-workers and management. Gallup StrengthsFinder results: Deliberative – careful, precise decision-maker who can identify risk and plan for the unexpected Relator – enjoy close relationships with others Restorative – energized by finding a solution to a problem Analytical – use data to find trends and refine situations Strategic – quickly spot relevant patterns and issues to select the best path on which to move forward
- Operate a semi and straight truck with Conestoga boxes to deliver flooring and surfacing materials to local customers - Provide excellent customer service and ensure timely delivery - Maintain compliance to all DOT regulations for hours-of-service(ELD) and vehicle maintenance requirements - Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections - Unload shipping containers of quartz slabs using a forklift, boom, and clamp setup - Move slabs to/from pin racking and/or A-frames - Retain correct delivery, COD checks, and/or merchandise-return paperwork and submit to proper warehouse associate at the end of each shift - Ensure load securement of varying size and weight after each stop - Assist in warehouse as needed with will-call customers or cleaning/organization
- Weekly review of daily driver's log books and creation of driver's schedule to comply with all DOT regulations - Assigned routes strategically to maximize cost and time efficiency - Worked on the project team that implemented electronic logging devices(ELD) on all commercial vehicles - Retained duties from previous Field Trainer and CDL Driver roles
- Provided leadership and supervision to a team of 8-12 DOT drivers in St. Paul and Duluth - Completed weekly driver scheduling - Maintained DOT compliance in regards to hours of service and vehicle inspection records - Consistently adhered to company policies, FDA and DOT regulations - Created agendas for and facilitated monthly driver team meetings - Driver team customer service survey scores increased every year - Initiated and/or monitored multiple cost and time efficiency improvement projects - Performed site checks to ensure a customer's facility was adequate to host a blood drive - Collaborated with other Supervisors and departments to ensure blood drives ran smoothly - Arranged logistics for frequent vehicle transfers between St. Paul and Duluth - Reduced new-driver onboarding from 5 weeks to 3 weeks by improving training documentation and processes - Positively recognized team members when good results were achieved - Accessed an online site for vehicle tracking and driver performance - Had influence on personnel decisions - Tracked each employee's performance to give annual reviews - Retained duties from previous CDL Driver and Field Trainer roles
- Trained new drivers on daily job tasks, industry standards, company policies, and standard operating procedures - Conducted annual performance assessments to ensure policy and process compliance - Scheduled and coordinated training sessions without interfering with business needs - Retained all duties from previous CDL Driver role
- Provided customer service related to maintaining current profiles in computer databases to real-estate appraisers - Recruited appraisers as new members of a work-order panel using electronic and telephone communication - Tracked key aspects of appraiser performance by creating reports in Microsoft Word and Excel programs
- Delivered landscape materials and equipment to homes and businesses in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area - Safely loaded and mobilized skid steers and road compaction equipment on a flatbed trailer to and from project sites - Used various measuring tools to properly layout design according to blueprint - Operated a skid loader to excavate and set grade of base for paving-stone installation - Created visually appealing driveways and sidewalks using different size, shape, and color stones - Developed strong map reading skills and knowledge of Minneapolis/St. Paul roadways - Met deadlines for project completion while supervising a crew of four people