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Christian Graver

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

I'm a career driven individual with attention to detail and a passion for making sure that my customers have the best experience. I just want to be great in all that I do. I'm a team player and a natural leader; looking for a new role with opportunity for advancement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Director

Greenwave Logistics LLC
10.2022 - Current
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises, resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
  • Verified compliance with best business practices throughout the organization.
  • Provided excellent customer care to maintain and improve customer relations, strengthen loyalty, and increase product and service sales.
  • Interfaced with department heads to establish tracking mechanisms and processes that created clear and effective information flow internally and with customers.
  • Coordinated and led meetings to inform management and stakeholders of operational challenges and suggested improvements.
  • Optimized business processes to foster operational efficiency.
  • Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
  • Efficiently and effectively identified and solved all problems that impacted direction of business.
  • Established and maintained productive staff relationships to improve workplace morale, increase productivity and enhance personal growth.
  • Tended to urgent correspondence to facilitate communication or resolution.
  • Monitored digital access, used shredders, and locked filing cabinets to protect confidential information.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Ayat Logistics
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
  • Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.

CDL Class A Truck Driver

KMD Trucking
06.2012 - 05.2018
  • Performed daily vehicle inspections and completed reports regarding issues with trucks.
  • Ensured that the truck was refilled upon return to the facility after deliveries had been made.
  • Utilized maps and GPS systems to plan efficient routes.
  • Maintained tight schedules and high customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained accurate logs and reports regarding on-time deliveries, mileage covered, and fuel consumed.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly, and escalated major issues to the supervisor.
  • Complied with all truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Picked up and delivered materials from approved vendors, ensuring that equipment was properly secured during transport.
  • Managed the daily transportation of materials, freight, and goods using trucks with capacities of more than forty tons.

Class A CDL Delivery Driver

Dr Pepper Snapple Group
02.2015 - 04.2017
  • Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
  • Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Maintained an upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Western Hills High School
Fort Worth, TX
2010

Skills

  • Safe defensive driving practices
  • Effective communication skills
  • Maintaining safety
  • Securing loads
  • Great customer service
  • Hard work ethic
  • Dependable
  • Team player

Timeline

Safety Director

Greenwave Logistics LLC
10.2022 - Current

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Ayat Logistics
10.2021 - 10.2023

Class A CDL Delivery Driver

Dr Pepper Snapple Group
02.2015 - 04.2017

CDL Class A Truck Driver

KMD Trucking
06.2012 - 05.2018

High School Diploma - undefined

Western Hills High School
Christian Graver