Devonte Smith
Maricopa
Summary
Experienced and self-sufficient individual with a strong background in operating heavy driving equipment and delivering large cargo seeks a truck driving position. With a reliable and safety-conscious mindset, this candidate has accumulated many years of solid experience in warehouse operations. Proficient in the operations of pallet movers, forklifts, and swing-reach trucks. Expertise lies in shipping and receiving, as well as loading and unloading trucks, and order picking and packing. Additionally, has gained valuable experience in the field of security guard work. Professional with a strong background in ensuring safety and security. Proven ability to assess situations quickly and respond effectively. Skilled in surveillance, access control, and conflict resolution. Team player focused on maintaining a secure environment and adapting to changing needs. Reliable, vigilant, and committed to achieving results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class A CDL Driver
Andre Brown LLC
09.2022 - Current
- Pick up goods and materials, verify loads for accuracy, and deliver them as instructed
- Load and unload cargo
- Responsible for basic vehicle maintenance; comply with all safe work practices, policies, and processes at all times
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Completed paperwork accurately in a timely manner.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
CDL Class A Driver
Sysco
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Safely operate a tractor-trailer and manually unload and deliver to essential restaurant and supply products to value Sysco customers
- Reported any mechanical problems encountered during trips to supervisor immediately.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times, delays.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from trailer in a safe manner according to DOT regulations.
Class A CDL Driver
Andre Brown LLC
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Pick up goods and materials, verify loads for accuracy, and deliver them as instructed
- Load and unload cargo
- Responsible for basic vehicle maintenance; comply with all safe work practices, policies, and processes at all times
- Complete and verify paperwork for accuracy
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
CDL Class A Driver
C1 TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Long-distance driving
- Communicating and coordinating with dispatchers
- Obeying and following applicable traffic laws
- Securing cargo and properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicle
- Maintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations
- Ensuring any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving
Packing Handler
Amazon
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Minimized waste and lag times by maintaining orderly and clean work area and equipment.
- Restocked packaging items and tracked boxes, tape and fill materials from inventory.
- Conducted routine maintenance on packing equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Adhered to safety procedures and protocols while operating packing machinery.
- Inspected orders for accuracy by carefully reviewing containers, products, packaging and labeling.
- Verified accuracy of orders before shipment was released from warehouse facility.
Forklift Operator
Honeywell
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Electric Pallet Jack Operator
Honeywell
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
Warehouse Associate
LCV Staffing
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Received merchandise into warehouse, relocated products using forklifts and pallet jacks and processed orders for shipment.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Operated a variety of material handling equipment including electric pallet jacks, hand-held scanners, shrink wrap machines and conveyor systems.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
Caregiver
Rescare Homecare
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Security Guard
Allied
12.2015 - 01.2017
- Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Provided excellent customer service to clients while maintaining vigilance in addressing security concerns or issues that arose onsite.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Monitored CCTV systems to quickly identify and respond to potential security breaches, enhancing overall safety.
Education
Associate's - General Studies
University of California
CASkills
- Microsoft Office
- Truck driving
- Security
- Driving
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Box Truck
- Developmental disabilities experience
- Organizational skills
- Agile
- Load & Unload
- Microsoft Word
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Leadership
- Commercial Driving
- Freight Experience
- Pallet Jack
- CPR
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Supervising experience
- Tractor-Trailer
- Commercial cleaning
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- CDL A
- First Aid Certification
- Guard Card
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- Air Brake Endorsement
Timeline
Class A CDL Driver
Andre Brown LLC
09.2022 - Current
CDL Class A Driver
Sysco
01.2022 - 09.2022
Class A CDL Driver
Andre Brown LLC
07.2021 - 01.2022
CDL Class A Driver
C1 TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING
06.2021 - 07.2021
Packing Handler
Amazon
03.2020 - 06.2021
Forklift Operator
Honeywell
10.2018 - 03.2020
Electric Pallet Jack Operator
Honeywell
10.2018 - 03.2020
Warehouse Associate
LCV Staffing
01.2018 - 10.2018
Caregiver
Rescare Homecare
02.2017 - 01.2018
Security Guard
Allied
12.2015 - 01.2017
Associate's - General Studies
University of California
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