Daniel Swisher
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Diverse background in management, logistics, driving, and team leadership.
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Hub Group
Bakersfield , CA
05.2020 - 09.2023
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime, and maximizing revenue.
- Performed [Timeframe] inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
Truck Driver
Performance Food Group Co
Shafter, CA
01.2017 - 05.2020
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Performed inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
Assignment Manager
Tractor Supply
Bakersfield , CA
02.2013 - 09.2017
- Evaluated performance of team members against established goals and objectives set forth by the client or stakeholder.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Organized resources, materials, and personnel to meet project deadlines.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Mentored and coached interns and newly hired team members on office procedures and computer systems.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop new processes or systems that would improve workflow efficiency.
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings with team members to discuss progress and challenges encountered.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Soldier
United States Army
Tacoma, WA
12.2008 - 08.2012
- Conducted classes to teach fellow soldiers in platoon about safety and awareness topics.
- Enforced safety protocols at all times while conducting hazardous tasks such as demolitions.
- Secured and protected air, land and sea positions from enemy attack.
- Conducted physical training and ensured all Soldiers achieved required fitness levels.
- Performed inspections to keep equipment in working order.
- Supervised the maintenance of vehicles and other military equipment according to standards.
- Maintained accountability of assigned equipment and supplies to ensure readiness for operations.
- Collaborated with medical personnel to provide medical aid when needed during operations.
- Operated surveillance, electronic warfare and other weapon systems.
- Used technical expertise and sound military judgment to learn and perform complex procedures.
- Worked in small groups to accomplish complex goals within tight deadlines and standards.
- Developed expertise in small arms use, care, and accountability.
- Responded immediately to routine and critical accidents, incidents and other emergencies.
- Monitored unit morale and welfare activities, providing guidance to improve morale when necessary.
Assignment Manager
Save A Lot
Bakersfield , CA
11.2005 - 12.2008
- Evaluated performance of team members against established goals and objectives set forth by the client or stakeholder.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Assisted in developing budgets for assigned projects while ensuring that costs remain within allocated limits.
- Resolved conflicts among team members when necessary in order to maintain a productive working environment.
- Mentored and coached interns and newly hired team members on office procedures and computer systems.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop new processes or systems that would improve workflow efficiency.
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings with team members to discuss progress and challenges encountered.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Education
Certificate - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, CA01-2024
High School Diploma -
East Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield, CA06-1995
Some College (No Degree) - Criminology
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Equipment Operation
- Materials Transport
- Load Security
- Route Management
- Trip Planning
- Trained in Safety Regulations
- Critical Thinking
- Positive Attitude
- Strategic Thinking
- Team Supervision
- Employee Scheduling
- Task Delegation
- Product and Service Knowledge
- Operations Management
- Sales Strategies
- Project Management
- Orientating and Training
- Staff Management
- Employee Performance Evaluation
- Money Handling
- Retail Operations
- Customer Rapport
- Team Motivation
- Staff Development
Timeline
Truck Driver
Hub Group
05.2020 - 09.2023
Truck Driver
Performance Food Group Co
01.2017 - 05.2020
Assignment Manager
Tractor Supply
02.2013 - 09.2017
Soldier
United States Army
12.2008 - 08.2012
Assignment Manager
Save A Lot
11.2005 - 12.2008
Certificate - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
San Joaquin Valley College
High School Diploma -
East Bakersfield High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminology
Bakersfield College