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Danny Proa

Hesperia,CA

Summary

Dynamic Heavy Equipment Operator with a proven track record at Boudreau Pipeline, excelling in safe machinery operation and project management. Demonstrated strategic thinking and adaptability, enhancing productivity and minimizing incidents. Skilled in equipment inspection and customer service, ensuring efficient project execution and client satisfaction.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Boudreau Pipeline
02.2021 - 05.2025
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
  • Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Goodwill
10.2019 - 02.2021
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.

Shipping and Receiving Lead

Lowes Home Improvment
12.2018 - 08.2019
  • Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring shipments and addressing any potential delays.
  • Stacked and stored pallets at end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
  • Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
  • Conducted regular audits of inventory levels to maintain accuracy and prevent stockouts or overstock situations.

Sales Associate

Pep Boys
03.2016 - 12.2018
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.

Warehouse Packer

On Trac
09.2013 - 01.2016
  • Inspected products before packaging to avoid shipping defective or damaged goods to customers.
  • Enhanced warehouse efficiency by accurately packing and labeling products for shipment.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to established safety protocols and procedures.
  • Packed, weighed and shipped items per customer specifications.
  • Verified items packaged and address on boxes matched customer order invoices to avoid shipping errors.
  • Reduced damaged items rate by ensuring proper packaging and securing materials within boxes.

Education

General Studies

Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA

Construction Management

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
06.2005

Skills

  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Safe equipment operation
  • Loader operation
  • Construction background
  • Skid steer proficiency
  • Project management
  • Packaging and labeling
  • Equipment inspection
  • Customer service
  • Strategic thinking

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Boudreau Pipeline
02.2021 - 05.2025

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Goodwill
10.2019 - 02.2021

Shipping and Receiving Lead

Lowes Home Improvment
12.2018 - 08.2019

Sales Associate

Pep Boys
03.2016 - 12.2018

Warehouse Packer

On Trac
09.2013 - 01.2016

General Studies

Grossmont College

Construction Management

San Diego State University
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