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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Golden Coke Bottle Award
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Cody Thompson

Laceys Spring,AL

Summary

I am results-driven and have proven ability to drive market growth and build strategic client relationships. Expertise in leveraging market insights to develop effective sales strategies. Strong team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Experienced with market expansion and strategic planning to enhance sales performance. Utilizes deep understanding of client relationship management to foster long-term partnerships. Goal oriented work ethic. Strives to find new and creative ways to improve on meeting company and personal goals.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Front Load Driver

Republic Services
06.2024 - Current
  • Performed minor vehicle repairs on-site, minimizing downtime from unscheduled maintenance events.
  • Ensured safety of all team members through strict adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Maintained a clean driving record, adhering to traffic regulations and ensuring timely arrival at designated stops.
  • Streamlined route planning with GPS technology, resulting in reduced fuel consumption and faster completion times.

Class A CDL Delivery Driver

Buffalo Rock
02.2023 - Current
  • Delivered highest level of service to satisfy and retain customers.
  • Met deadlines while working autonomously in fast-paced environment.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with clients, addressing their concerns and providing exceptional customer service during each interaction.
  • Assisted in training new drivers, sharing knowledge and best practices to promote overall team success and maintain high-quality service standards.
  • Delivered top customer satisfaction, reviewing feedback closely, and addressing needs and requests of account holders.
  • Collaborated with customers to identify needs and provided catered solutions

Sales Service Representative

Cintas
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Duties include Driving a route truck, maintaining and monitoring truck stock as well as our stock with each customer
  • Cross-sold and upsold products to customers based on solid understanding of current and forecasted needs.
  • Offered knowledgeable insight into available products and services as well as competitor activities to help consumers make informed decisions.
  • Reviewing invoices and editing them as needed
  • Identify new needs for customers and selling or renting new products
  • Reminding customers who fall behind on payment to pay their balance
  • Renewing Customer contracts
  • Seeking new customers
  • Maintaining the integrity of our products and replacing them accordingly

Dedicated Class A CDL Driver

Brown Trucking
11.2021 - 07.2022
  • Transfered packages from HSV1 Amazon in Madison, Al to the airport in Louisville, KY 5 days a week.
  • Demonstrated strong adaptability in navigating various weather conditions, road hazards, and traffic situations while maintaining safe operations at all times.
  • Completed deliveries on-schedule by planning good routes and efficiently completing transfers.
  • Kept detailed records of miles driven, fuel expenses, maintenance costs, and delivery information for reporting purposes.
  • Coordinated closely with dispatchers for real-time updates on route changes or potential delays due to unforeseen circumstances.

Cross Dock driver

Coca Cola United
02.2016 - 11.2021
  • Drove an 18 wheeler, at night time, to and from
  • Scottsboro, Al to Chattanooga anywhere from 2, to 3 times a night
  • This was a drop and hook position, bringing inventory from the distribution center, in Chattanooga to the warehouse in Scottsboro, Al for the next day's loads.
  • Would occasionally need to restack any product that may have tipped over in transport.
  • Periodically worked over to help dock trucks, load and unload product with a fork lift.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.

Full Service Delivery Route Driver

Coca Cola United
11.2014 - 02.2016
  • Drove an F550, side panel truck to deliver product to vending machines
  • This included rotating and checking for out of date products and pulling the products, from the machine, when necessary
  • I used a handheld computer to manage truck inventory and vending machine inventory
  • I gave back refunds, counted money, reprogrammed vending machines, handled customer concerns and marketed to any prospective customers.
  • Promoted company values through consistent demonstration of commitment to excellence during daily operations.
  • Contributed to a positive workplace atmosphere by maintaining professionalism and courtesy when interacting with colleagues and supervisors alike.

Special Events driver

Coca Cola United
05.2014 - 11.2014
  • Job duties included filling in for route drivers, using handheld computers and inventory software to deliver and stock product
  • I was required to deliver and pickup event vending trailers, as needed.
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness within the vehicle''s interior/exterior appearance, providing a professional image for the company at all times.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.

Large Store Merchandiser

Coca Cola United
09.2013 - 05.2014
  • Stocking product, rotating shelves, backstock management and customer service, while in the market.
  • Boosted customer engagement with dynamic product demonstrations at in-store events and promotions.
  • Coordinated seasonal merchandise transitions, ensuring timely execution and minimal disruption to customers.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify underperforming products and implemented targeted merchandising tactics for improvement.
  • Increased sales by creating visually appealing and strategically organized merchandise displays.
  • Conducted regular competitor analysis to stay informed of industry trends, allowing proactive adjustments in response.
  • Developed relationships with key store personnel to support proper product placement and visibility.
  • Upkeep the appearance of coolers and shelving units in my assigned stores.
  • Prepare empty pallets, crates, and bad product that was to be picked up each truck delivery.

Fork Lift Driver

Maples Rugs
11.2010 - 07.2013
  • Operated a fork lift to distribute goods to the production line and kept warehouse inventory up to date within the system by using a handheld computer and desktop computer and operating system.
  • Loaded and unloaded 18 wheelers and box trucks via forklift
  • Fork lifts I operated included
  • -3 and 4 wheel variations.
  • -mainly Clark 3 wheeled battery powered lifts and
  • Crown brand 4 wheeled. Fork lift drivers were expected to charge and change batteries on their fork lifts, as well as maintain the water/acid level in the batteries.
  • -propane powered fork lifts.
  • -fork lift operators were expected to change the propane tanks on these fork lifts as needed.
  • Lift types I operated included:
  • Pole lifts. for delivering 15ft wide rolls of carpet backing to tufting machines on the production floor.
  • Quad fork lifts that had quad handle functions that included: Lift, Tilt, spread, and shift. this was used to handle one or two pallets at a time or 4x6x4 cages that held spools of yarn.
  • Paddle lift (Squeeze lift) this was used to handle loose packages of yarn. that was tightly wrapped in clear plastic wrap and capped on both end with a cardboard sheet. These had quad-function handles as well. These included: lift, squeeze, tilt, and shift.
  • Slip sheet lift. This lift was used to grab card board sheets that lay flat on the ground. it was equipped with extra wide forks that resembled metal plates than they did forks. Equipped also was a multi action hydraulic device that when fully extended would slide under the card board sheet. upon retracting the device a clamp would close on the card board and pull the cardboard and anything stacked on it up on the the forks of the lift.
  • Other fork lift duties included:
  • -Emptying a tilting dumpster
  • -lifting barrels of dye and chemicals onto a platform for the print die operation to use
  • -Daily my fork lift duties required me to lift in excess of 1200LBs more than 16ft into the air.

Assistant Manager

Blockbuster Video
07.2009 - 11.2010
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Reset shelf schematics weekly for new inventory that came in.
  • Fulfilled all duties associated with opening and closing the store each day.
  • Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.

Education

Certification - Class A CDL

Premier Trucking School
Richmond, Indiana
09.2013

No Degree - Graphic Design

Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, Alabama

Diploma - Arts and Agri-science

Scottsboro High School
Scottsboro, Alabama
05.2007

Skills

  • Positive Attitude
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Listening skills
  • Excellent people skills
  • Goal oriented
  • Outgoing personality
  • Verbal/written communication
  • Upselling
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Quality Assurance
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Certification

Certificate of completion and Class A CDL at Premier trucking school in Richmond Indiana.


Many attendance bonus' and recognitions


Graduated from Cintas' 9 week Sales/Service training program.


Risen to the challenge of learning new lines of business when life has took me in a new direction of work.

Golden Coke Bottle Award

The Golden Coke Bottle award is a rare and prestigious honor hand selected by the CEO of Coca-Cola United when they feel it is warranted. 

I received this award in 2016 for going above and beyond the requirements of my duties as an employee. 


Little did I know that making small talk and helping a kind lady in a grocery store after I had completed my work day would lead to her Emailing my CEO. 

Some months after the day I didn't really think much of, my name was called out in a meeting. Our plant manager began to explain the events that led to me being hand selected as not only the first person in our facility to ever receive the award but the first person in our region to receive the coveted golden bottle. He then went on saying how he and the plant manager in Chattanooga had a bet going who would have someone get one first. That was a proud day for me. to my knowledge when I have spoke with my old plant manager no one in our region has received the award since. I have thought of giving it to my old plant manager as it seemed to make him more happy than it did me, but it is currently sitting in my home office in a bookshelf. 

Timeline

Front Load Driver

Republic Services
06.2024 - Current

Class A CDL Delivery Driver

Buffalo Rock
02.2023 - Current

Sales Service Representative

Cintas
07.2022 - 02.2023

Dedicated Class A CDL Driver

Brown Trucking
11.2021 - 07.2022

Cross Dock driver

Coca Cola United
02.2016 - 11.2021

Full Service Delivery Route Driver

Coca Cola United
11.2014 - 02.2016

Special Events driver

Coca Cola United
05.2014 - 11.2014

Large Store Merchandiser

Coca Cola United
09.2013 - 05.2014

Fork Lift Driver

Maples Rugs
11.2010 - 07.2013

Assistant Manager

Blockbuster Video
07.2009 - 11.2010

Diploma - Arts and Agri-science

Scottsboro High School

Certification - Class A CDL

Premier Trucking School

No Degree - Graphic Design

Northeast Alabama Community College

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