BATAKALUA BASHALA
Antioch,CA
Summary
Dynamic and reliable professional with extensive experience as a Rideshare Driver for Uber and a proven track record in customer service and safe driving. Skilled in route planning and vehicle maintenance, I consistently ensure passenger safety while enhancing overall ride experiences. Committed to punctuality and maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Rideshare Driver
Uber
02.2018 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Food Service
Livermore, CA
01.2006 - 05.2007
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Maximized available storage space by utilizing vertical stacking techniques when arranging inventory items.
Merchandiser
Coca Cola
Benicia, CA
03.2000 - 06.2002
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Monitored competitor activity, adapting strategies to maintain competitive advantage.
- Improved product visibility by strategically organizing merchandise on showroom floors.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color.
- Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at Number locations by following established planograms.
- Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
Driver Sales Representative
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Hayward, CA
04.1998 - 08.1999
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections to maintain optimal performance and prevent breakdowns or delays on the road.
- Streamlined order processing procedures for faster delivery times by working closely with warehouse staff during loading/unloading procedures.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to all safety guidelines and reporting any potential hazards or incidents promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to identify new business opportunities and expand client base.
- Safely operated company vehicles, adhering to all traffic laws and safety regulations to minimize accidents and vehicle damage.
- Determined best routes for driving to customer sites, accounting for such factors as weather and road construction.
- Completed daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Operated delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
Machine Operator
Mac Vacuum Product
Hayward, CA
06.1996 - 10.1997
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks consistently which resulted in fewer breakdowns requiring costly repairs.
- Conducted routine maintenance on high-speed packaging equipment, preventing unexpected downtime.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
Education
Flamboyant High
Kinshasa Democratic Republic Of CongoNo Degree -
Cal States
Hayward, CASkills
- Schedule management
- Excellent navigation
- Customer service
- Punctuality
- Vehicle maintenance
- Passenger transportation
- Customer engagement
- Cleanliness
- Safe driving
- Route planning
- Time management
- Clean driving record
- Defensive driving
- Vehicle inspection
- Emergency response
- Fuel efficiency
- Map reading
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Safety awareness
- Patience and tact
- Ride-sharing platform knowledge
- GPS proficiency
- Communication
- Passenger safety
- Safe driving practices
- Passenger assistance
Languages
Finnish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Rideshare Driver
Uber
02.2018 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Food Service
01.2006 - 05.2007
Merchandiser
Coca Cola
03.2000 - 06.2002
Driver Sales Representative
Salvation Army Thrift Store
04.1998 - 08.1999
Machine Operator
Mac Vacuum Product
06.1996 - 10.1997
Flamboyant High
No Degree -
Cal States