Benjamin Dorsey
Washington,DC
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking Transportation professional with superior record of towing cars, vans and trucks of all sizes using different hauling vehicles. Knowledgeable about roadside assistance procedures and experienced in working with law enforcement professionals. Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 10+ years in logistics. Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO/Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Dorsey Logistics And Leasing
Washington , DC
02.2008 - Current
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Custodian
DCPS (District Of Columbia Public Schools)
Washington , DC
03.2016 - 05.2019
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
- Collected, sorted and transported recyclable materials.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Helped outside crew complete grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, trimming bushes and removing debris.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Operated compactors and balers to discard cardboard boxes and trash.
Building Service Worker
MCPS (Montgomery County Public Schools)
Rockville, MD
02.2000 - 05.2005
- Maintained custodial building task schedule and adjusted hours or time schedule to accommodate workload.
- Processed trash removal, recycling and disposal.
- Coordinated deliveries, movement and correct placement of new furniture and equipment for building.
- Performed general housekeeping duties such as cleaning, emptying trash, power scrubbing, and vacuuming for [Number]-floor building.
- Replaced bulbs and repaired interior and exterior light fixtures.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
- Assisted with special facility events by preparing rooms, installing decorations and transporting supplies.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Helped outside crew complete grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, trimming bushes and removing debris.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
Landscaping and Janitorial
Dorsey Enterprise Landscaping And Janitorial
Cooksville, MD
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
- Cultivated soil and added fertilizer, compost and amendments.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
- Applied weed and pest control chemicals to lawns, protecting grass growth and improving appearance.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
- Assessed pest damage and safely used appropriate pesticides for mitigation and control.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Diagnosed lawn and garden issues and recommended targeted solutions.
- Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
- Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
Maintenance Worker
Charles Dorsey And Sons
Cooksville, MD
10.1984 - 09.1995
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Maintained, utilized, tracked and reported inventory of various products, tools and equipment.
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
- Performed plumbing repairs to provide consistent facility upkeep and prevent property damage from water.
- Replaced light bulbs in indoor and outdoor fixtures and checked smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for proper functionality.
- Reduced opportunities for theft and trespassers by securing entrances and exits.
- Removed damaged portions of walls, walkways, partitions and other similar structures in preparation for repairs.
- Installed new locks, door handles and door closers.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Used various equipment to remove snow and sprinkled rock salt on walkways to prevent falls.
- Properly handled, transported and disposed of recycled materials.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Sanitized restrooms using such chemicals as ammonia to reduce spread of germs.
Education
Business Administration
Montgomery College
Rockville, MDBusiness Administration
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MDHigh School Diploma -
Watkins Mill High School
Gaithersburg, MD06.1995
Skills
- Logistics Coordination
- Customer Relations
- Cargo Trucks
- Electric Hand Trucks
- Heavy Lifting
- Time Management
- Loading and Unloading
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- GPS Applications
- Critical Thinking
- Delivery Documentation
- Truck Maneuvering
- Cargo Security
- State and Federal Regulations
Timeline
Custodian
DCPS (District Of Columbia Public Schools)
03.2016 - 05.2019
CEO/Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Dorsey Logistics And Leasing
02.2008 - Current
Building Service Worker
MCPS (Montgomery County Public Schools)
02.2000 - 05.2005
Landscaping and Janitorial
Dorsey Enterprise Landscaping And Janitorial
01.1996 - 01.2000
Maintenance Worker
Charles Dorsey And Sons
10.1984 - 09.1995
Business Administration
Montgomery College
Business Administration
Prince George's Community College
High School Diploma -
Watkins Mill High School