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Charles Purdy

Sun Prairie,WI

Summary

Reliable delivery driver committed to building positive customer relationships and quickly delivering mail. Well-versed in industry best practices and postal delivery guidelines and protocols. Accurate individual comfortable lifting up to 100+ pounds and working independently with little to no supervision. Quick learner accomplished in organizing shipments and unloading delivery trucks.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Delivery Driver

Imperfect Foods
Madison, WI
06.2020 - 08.2025
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
  • Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
  • Maintained strong relationships with clients through proactive communication and personalized service.
  • Supported warehouse operations when needed, contributing to a well-rounded understanding of company logistics processes.
  • Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Exemplified commitment to teamwork by assisting fellow drivers with technical support or coverage during peak periods.

Seasonal Personal Vehicle Driver

UPS
Madison, WI
11.2019 - 01.2020
  • Verified over 100 daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Informed management on daily activities by updating their UPS delivery app with information such as mileage, gas use and any special incidents.
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
  • Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Obtained customer signatures to complete and process paperwork.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Maintained accurate logs of all deliveries

Rural Carrier Asscociate

United States Postal Service
Waunakee, WI
11.2018 - 08.2019
  • Nearly Identical responsibilities as noted under UPS

Assistant Receiving Manager

Menards
Monona, WI
01.2017 - 04.2018
  • Assisted in managing receiving team, overseeing training, schedules and work assignments.
  • Enhanced performance of receiving dock associates through training, guidance and motivation.
  • Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
  • Verified deliveries against paperwork and contacted vendors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Unloaded, sorted and stored incoming merchandise.
  • Worked with forklifts to load and unload semi-trucks and flatbeds
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Completed daily forklift safety checklists.
  • Organized and stocked special orders that came in through the Menards.com website.

Stocker

PetSmart
Madison, WI
12.2014 - 08.2016
  • Unboxed product and placed on shelves according to layout and planogram guidelines.
  • Designed and constructed advertising signs to attract customers and promote sales.
  • Realigned merchandise throughout assigned section to give shelves and racks professional appeal.
  • Met incoming trucks and used forklifts to move pallets to staging areas.
  • Supported promotional plans by updating signage with price changes.
  • Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing pallets.
  • Observed safety protocols when transporting merchandise to different areas of store to alleviate item damage.
  • Monitored deliveries by checking merchandise against invoice paperwork and notifying supervisor of discrepancies.
  • Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
  • Inspected floor displays, noted missing items and immediately replenished merchandise.
  • Performed light housekeeping and cleaning by discarding trash and cardboard and sweeping and mopping floors.
  • Remained informed on available products, store promotions and customer service policies to better assist with any need.
  • Checked for outdated and overripe consumable items and removed from inventory.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and service by carrying packages and bags and securing customer purchases in vehicles.
  • Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
  • Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments and bagging purchases.
  • Maintained current knowledge of shelf planograms and end cap plans to effectively merchandise products.

Education

Associate Degree - Game Art And Animation

Madison Media Institute
Madison, WI
09.2014 - 07.2016

Skills

Valid driver's license

Certified in forklift operation

Route navigation

Certified mail processing

Mail-sorting and delivery sequence

Vehicle interiors maintenance

Delivery records

Operating practices

Motivational personality

Personal safety and welfare

Quality assurance

Software

Microsoft Office Softwares

Photoshop & other Adobe Suite programs

3DS Max & Maya

Substance Painter

ZBrush

Bringg Drive

Timeline

Delivery Driver

Imperfect Foods
06.2020 - 08.2025

Seasonal Personal Vehicle Driver

UPS
11.2019 - 01.2020

Rural Carrier Asscociate

United States Postal Service
11.2018 - 08.2019

Assistant Receiving Manager

Menards
01.2017 - 04.2018

Stocker

PetSmart
12.2014 - 08.2016

Associate Degree - Game Art And Animation

Madison Media Institute
09.2014 - 07.2016
Charles Purdy
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