Austin Defoe
Springfield,OH
Summary
Motivated construction laborer committed to learning and implementing skilled trades and meeting customer needs. Follows instructions and leads others with equal proficiency. Cultivates productive working relationships and instills confidence and trust.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Route Driver
Sheehan Brothers
Springfield, Ohio
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Optimized daily routes and resource allocation
- Ensured truck was fully loaded with required beverages
- I loaded fresh food into the truck's coolers, along with several freezer plates, and used a temperature gun throughout the day to make sure the food was maintaining a safe temperature for consumption.
- I loaded several styles of vending machines, including food and beverage machines.
- I stocked food coolers, drink coolers, snack racks, and condiments.
- Collected payments from kiosks and vending machines on designated routes
- Maintained inventory by discarding out-of-date products
- Conducted inventory audits via work phone
- I unloaded my truck at the end of each day and cleaned the truck as well.
Solar Installer
360 industrial services
Grand Isle, ME
11.2023 - 12.2023
- I was a part of a 15-man crew that installed the screws in the ground, north-south beam, purlin, modules, and torqued every single nut and bolt to specific specifications.
- I worked in very harsh winter weather conditions, including negative degree weather with snow adding up to 3.5 inches, within the 8-hour work day and had absolutely no issues doing so.
- I also ran a skid steer to stage panels, install purlin, and for snow removal.
Solar Panel Installer
360 Industrial Services
Union County, Ohio
06.2023 - 10.2023
- I was a part of a 3-man crew that installed solar panels on a 325-MW project in Union County, Ohio.
- We had a very strict quota consisting of 403 (13 boxes/pallets) panels installed per crew per day.
- This included breaking down pallets, sitting panels, installing bolts and nuts, torquing down said nuts and bolts, and cleaning up our trash as we go.
- I also helped train several new hires.
Skid Steer Operator
PeopleReady
Sardinia, OH
12.2022 - 06.2023
- I used a skid steer to help build torque tubes, using blueprints to instruct a crew of 16.
- I took the built torque tubes and staged them out in the field for the tube-throwing crew to construct.
Skid Steer Operator/general laborer
Aerotek
Dayton, OH
09.2022 - 12.2022
- I use a skid steer (Takeuchi TL12V2) with forks to stage out boxes of solar panels in very tight spaces and down very rough roads.
- I also bring the throwing crews panels when needed, as well as going behind them and picking up the empty pallets, which I then stack neatly in a spot out of the way.
- Assisted throwing crew while machine underwent maintenance
Cook
City Barbeque
Centerville, OH
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Cut meat, made orders fast and efficiently, cleaned, and prepped the kitchen for the next day.
Lawn Care Specialist
Ziehler Lawn and Tree Care
Kettering, OH
06.2022 - 07.2022
- I treated around 30 lawns a day with a spray hose and treated homes for pests with a spray hose or backpack sprayer.
- Prepared truck with required chemicals each morning.
- Adapted efficiently to extreme heat conditions without difficulties.
Security Officer
Wilmington College
Wilmington, OH
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Maintain building security through regular lock/unlock routines
- Ensured security of educational facilities and residential areas.
- Monitor security footage
- Document events and incidents comprehensively upon their happening
- Issue parking citations
Assistant Manager/Collections
Rent-A-Center
Cincinnati, OH
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Responsible for store opening and closing
- Generated sales via outbound calls for furniture, appliances, and electronics
- Contacted customers to collect overdue payments.
- Unload delivery trucks efficiently
- Ensured a visually appealing showroom layout
- Visit homes of customers experiencing payment delays to discuss issues.
- Coordinated and executed timely deliveries
- Increase customer satisfaction
Account Manager
rent 2 own
Hillsboro, OH
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Initiated contact to recover outstanding payments for company-owned items
- Collected unpaid merchandise
- Maintained digital records of calls, trips, and obligations
Driver
Rent2Own
Hillsboro, OH
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Transport goods efficiently
- Collected unwanted and unpaid-for goods.
- Ensured furniture and appliances remained spotless
Driver/Messenger
GardaWorld
Cincinnati, OH
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Delivered secure shipments of currency by navigating approved routes with armored transport
- Maintain strict supervision of vault area
- Ensured safety of cargo during transportation
Security Guard
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc
Chillicothe, OH
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Protected fleet of Kenworth semis
- Recorded entry and exit times efficiently
- Ensured lot access restricted to permitted individuals
- Completed 12-hour work shifts consistently
Education
GED -
Adult Learning Center
05.2017
Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Microsoft Word
- Organizational skills
- Security
- Typing
- Sales
- Delivery driver experience
- Special Needs
- Medication Administration
- Forklift
- Construction
- Leadership
- Driving
- Snow plowing
- Lawn care
- Electrical experience
- Furniture Sales
- Strong Work Ethic
- Customer Service
- Route logs
- GPS and route planning
Certification
- Driver's license
- OSHA 10 November 2023 to Present
Additional Information
- KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Leadership abilities
- Working with technology
- Work well with other or by myself
- Hardworking
- Good customer service
- I learn very quickly
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Route Driver
Sheehan Brothers
08.2024 - 10.2024
Solar Installer
360 industrial services
11.2023 - 12.2023
Solar Panel Installer
360 Industrial Services
06.2023 - 10.2023
Skid Steer Operator
PeopleReady
12.2022 - 06.2023
Skid Steer Operator/general laborer
Aerotek
09.2022 - 12.2022
Cook
City Barbeque
07.2022 - 09.2022
Lawn Care Specialist
Ziehler Lawn and Tree Care
06.2022 - 07.2022
Security Officer
Wilmington College
01.2022 - 05.2022
Assistant Manager/Collections
Rent-A-Center
01.2021 - 09.2021
Account Manager
rent 2 own
08.2020 - 05.2021
Driver
Rent2Own
12.2019 - 05.2021
Driver/Messenger
GardaWorld
09.2019 - 12.2019
Security Guard
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc
09.2018 - 09.2019
GED -
Adult Learning Center
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