Chaase Long
Mattoon,IL
Summary
Service-oriented delivery professional with demonstrated record of road safety and clean driving history. Familiar with logging daily activities, coordinating customer paperwork and collecting payment. Plans and manages efficient routes to maximize deliveries and customer satisfaction.
Talented professional with great skills in relationship building, communication, and mechanical maintenance. Accomplishes performance targets consistently and maintains clean, professional vehicle. Physically fit for challenging work.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Delivery Driver
Koerner Distributor
Effingham, IL
03.2021 - 11.2025
- Delivered products to various locations in a timely manner.
- Inspected vehicles for safety and maintenance before trips.
- Loaded and unloaded products while ensuring proper handling.
- Provided excellent customer service during deliveries and pickups.
- Helped upsell products to customer to generate more sales for the company.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and inventory levels daily.
- Assisted in training new drivers on delivery procedures and safety standards.
- Resolved customer inquiries related to deliveries promptly and professionally.
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding any delays or issues encountered on routes.
- Ensured accurate completion of all paperwork associated with deliveries.
Automotive Painter/Auto Body Technician
Finishing Touch Auto Reconditioning
Mattoon, IL
05.2017 - 02.2021
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, cleaning, and masking areas for paint application.
- Applied paint using spray guns to achieve consistent finishes on vehicles.
- Mixed paints and additives according to specifications for color accuracy.
- Maintained tools and equipment in optimal working condition through regular cleaning.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects and ensured quality standards were met.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate workflow and improve efficiency.
- Adhered to safety regulations while handling hazardous materials during the painting process.
- Operated power tools such as grinders, drills and sanders when necessary to prepare vehicles for painting.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout entire painting process; disposed of hazardous materials properly.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance purposes before releasing vehicle back into service.
- Managed the shop when owner was away.
- Dealt with customers on a daily basis to ensure accurate specifications.
- Wrote up invoices for customers and collected payments.
Automotive Painter/Auto Body Technician
JayTeez Auto Reconditioning
Mattoon, IL
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, cleaning, and masking areas.
- Applied primer and paint using spray guns and other tools effectively.
- Matched paint colors to ensure a seamless finish on vehicles.
- Managed the shop when owner was away.
- Wrote up invoices for customers and collected payments.
- Dealt with customers on a daily basis for various reasons.
- Assisted other technicians by providing technical advice regarding difficult painting problems.
Education
Neoga High School
Neoga, ILSome College (No Degree) - Building Construction Technology
Lake Land College
Mattoon, ILSkills
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
- Delivery tracking
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Adaptability to change
- Valid class A commercial Driver's license
- Dependable and reliable
- Clear communication
- Client relationship management
- Materials transport
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Koerner Distributor
03.2021 - 11.2025
Automotive Painter/Auto Body Technician
Finishing Touch Auto Reconditioning
05.2017 - 02.2021
Automotive Painter/Auto Body Technician
JayTeez Auto Reconditioning
06.2015 - 05.2017
Neoga High School
Some College (No Degree) - Building Construction Technology
Lake Land College