Daren Thompson
Prosper,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver Merchandiser CDL Class A
Coca Cola Bottling Company United
Tallahassee, FL
09.2022 - 09.2026
- Operated delivery trucks to ensure timely transport of Coca-Cola products to retail locations.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and inventory records to support operational efficiency.
- Inspected vehicles daily for safety compliance and proper functioning.
- Communicated with customers to confirm delivery schedules and address requirements.
- Followed established routes to optimize delivery efficiency and timeliness.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from the truck using hand-trucks or pallet jacks.
- Adjusted routes and schedules based on employer instructions.
Order Builder
Coca Cola Bottling Company United
Tallahassee, FL
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Filled orders using a pallet jack or forklift, taking care to check the accuracy of each order.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to move inventory safely.
- Loaded products onto delivery trucks for efficient transportation.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
Receiving associate
Lowes
04.2015 - Current
- Receive incoming shipments and assist in unloading procedures
- Utilized propane forklift for safe handling of shipments and hand truck for efficient transport to warehouse
- Transferred and organized merchandise to optimize storage efficiency
- Process and file paperwork to ensure accuracy of orders
- Forecasted manpower requirements to align workforce with daily workload and company targets
Logistics
Target
07.2010 - 06.2015
- Received, verified, and unloaded merchandise from trucks, ensuring accuracy and safety in inventory management
- Received and organized inventory shipments for accurate stock levels
- Utilized RFID readers for processing online orders and fulfillment
- Restocked merchandise on sales floor to ensure product availability
- Provided assistance to customers with product inquiries and checkout processes
- Provided customer assistance during peak hours to enhance service
Education
Bachelors - Exercise Science & Coaching
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FL 01.2016 - 03.2018
Associates Degree - General Transfer
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL 08.2012 - 06.2014
Skills
- Inventory management
- Logistics coordination
- Order accuracy
- Load management
- Pallet jack use
- Safety protocols
- Safety compliance
- Warehouse organization
- Inventory flow
- Microsoft Office Excel
- Microsoft Office PowerPoint
- Problem solving
- Adaptation to change
- Physically Fit
Additional Information
Volunteered at the Mission San Louis Museum, Volunteered planting trees at the Apalachee Regional Park for Harbor Day, Volunteered for the Sports Ability Event at Tallahassee Community College for the Florida Disable Outdoor Association, Volunteered in the FAMU Symposium (Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation)
Timeline
Driver Merchandiser CDL Class A
Coca Cola Bottling Company United
09.2022 - 09.2026
Order Builder
Coca Cola Bottling Company United
03.2020 - 09.2022
Bachelors - Exercise Science & Coaching
Florida A&M University
01.2016 - 03.2018
Receiving associate
Lowes
04.2015 - Current
Associates Degree - General Transfer
Tallahassee Community College
08.2012 - 06.2014
Logistics
Target
07.2010 - 06.2015