Benjamin Collins
Garland,TX
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL-A Driver
CWD
Irving , TX
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed daily pre-trip inspections and maintenance tasks, resulting in reduced vehicle breakdowns by 20%.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to plan efficient routes and optimize fuel consumption, leading to a 15% reduction in transportation costs.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, receiving consistently positive feedback and maintaining a 95% customer satisfaction rating.
CDL-A Driver
CRST Expedited
Hutchens, TX
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Trained and mentored new drivers on company policies, procedures, and safe driving practices; cutting onboarding time by 33%.
- Demonstrated exceptional skills in navigating diverse road conditions and adverse weather, achieving a perfect safety record with over 112,000 miles driven.
- known for outstanding punctuality and reliability, resulting in 3 employee of the month awards.
CDL-A Driver
PAM Transportation Services Inc
Irving, TX
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Trained and mentored new drivers on company policies, procedures, and safe driving practices; cutting onboarding time by 25%.
- Demonstrated navigating diverse road conditions and adverse weather, achieving a perfect safety record with over 177,000 miles driven.
- finished training program in 1/2 average time. known for outstanding punctuality and reliability, resulting in 1 employee of the month awards.
Chef Manager
Aramark Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Created menus based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Organized catering events with a focus on high-quality presentation of dishes served.
- Oversee the preparation of meals, cleaning, and sanitation in a high volume; open/closed concept kitchens, with meal periods feeding 800-1300 guests, maintaining $50,000.00 - 80,000.00 in inventoried product.
- Campus Safety Manager
Chef Manager
Aramark CFNI Dining Services
11.2015 - 01.2018
- Created menus based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Organized catering events with a focus on high-quality presentation of dishes served.
- Oversee the preparation of meals, cleaning, and sanitation in a high volume kitchen, ordering, receiving, stocking, and Rotation of food items,two daily; pre/post-meal meetings to discuss the safety topic of the day, give information relevant to the operations planned events, and address staff questions to prepare for a successful shift, with meal periods feeding 400-1000 guests, maintaining $30,000.00 - 50,000.00 in inventoried product.
Supervisor / Lead Supervisor
Aramark SMU Dining Services
Dallas, TX
08.2014 - 11.2015
- developed and rolled-out nutritional
- Organized catering events with a focus on high-quality presentation of dishes served.
- Oversee the preparation of meals, cleaning, and sanitation in a high volume; open/closed concept kitchens, ordering, receiving, stocking, and Rotation of food items,two daily; pre/post-meal meetings to discuss the safety topic of the day, give information relevant to the operations planned events, and address staff questions to prepare for a successful shift, with meal periods feeding 800-1300 guests, maintaining $50,000.00 - 80,000.00 in inventoried product.
Pastry Cook
The French Room @ the Adolphus Hotel
08.2013 - 08.2014
Line Cook
Company Cafe
Dallas , TX
06.2012 - 08.2013
GSE3 ESWS
US Navy
Yokosuka, JP
01.2007 - 01.2011
Education
CDL-A License - Transportation
160 Driving Academy
Dallas10-2021
Associates of Applied Science in Baking And Pastry Management - Restaurant And Culinary Management
The International Culinary School At The Art Institute of Dallas
Dallas, TX12.2012
Navy Electrician Journeyman - Electrical Engineering
US - Navy
Yokosuka, JP06-2010
A & C - School Certificates of Completion - Electrical Engineering
US - Navy Specialization School
Great Lakes, IL09-2007
GED obtained -
Home schooled
07.2005
Skills
- Project Management
- Coaching & Training
- Event Management
- Team Leadership
- Training Manual and policy Weighting
- Auditing & Execution
- Forecasting
- Purchasing & Receiving
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Serve Safe Manager
- Ariba
- Prima
- Kronos
- CDL-A
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CDL-A Driver
CWD
05.2023 - 04.2024
CDL-A Driver
CRST Expedited
08.2022 - 05.2023
CDL-A Driver
PAM Transportation Services Inc
08.2021 - 08.2022
Chef Manager
Aramark Southern Methodist University
01.2018 - 08.2021
Chef Manager
Aramark CFNI Dining Services
11.2015 - 01.2018
Supervisor / Lead Supervisor
Aramark SMU Dining Services
08.2014 - 11.2015
Pastry Cook
The French Room @ the Adolphus Hotel
08.2013 - 08.2014
Line Cook
Company Cafe
06.2012 - 08.2013
GSE3 ESWS
US Navy
01.2007 - 01.2011
CDL-A License - Transportation
160 Driving Academy
Associates of Applied Science in Baking And Pastry Management - Restaurant And Culinary Management
The International Culinary School At The Art Institute of Dallas
Navy Electrician Journeyman - Electrical Engineering
US - Navy
A & C - School Certificates of Completion - Electrical Engineering
US - Navy Specialization School
GED obtained -
Home schooled
- Serve Safe Manager
- Ariba
- Prima
- Kronos
- CDL-A
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