Darren Lightfoot
Lawrence,KS
Summary
Experienced driver with an accident-free record, strong defensive driving skills, and proven GPS-based route planning. Known for punctuality, time management, and safe delivery performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Resource Employment Solutions
Baldwin City, KS
02.2015 - Current
- Coordinated with dispatch to adjust routes, priorities, and pickup instructions efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure roadworthiness and compliance.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs, mileage records, and required transportation documentation.
- Followed traffic laws, safety procedures, and DOT regulations during daily operations.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
Ranch Hand/Apprentice Painter
Vergith Contracting
Las Vegas, NV/ Lincoln NE
10.2007 - 10.2014
- Managed livestock feeding, watering, and daily health checks to maintain herd condition.
- Monitored herd movements and reported injuries, illness, or unusual behavior promptly.
- Maintained fences, gates, corrals, and ranch equipment to support safe operations.
- Trained new hands on livestock handling, pasture work, and basic safety practices.
- Operated tractors, trailers, and ranch tools for hauling, grading, and maintenance tasks.
- Coordinated hay distribution, feed storage, and water system upkeep for consistent animal care.
- Assisted with branding, sorting, and loading livestock while maintaining calm animal handling.
- Improved ranch efficiency by organizing work priorities and resolving field issues quickly.
- Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off and to keep predators out.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
- Cleared brush and maintained trails to keep ranch safe and accessible for animals and people.
- Kept grounds clean and orderly by monitoring and repairing fences, shoveling snow and removing debris.
- Branded and tagged livestock for proper identification and security when lost and stolen.
- Ensured healthy livestock through regular monitoring, vaccination, and treatment of illnesses.
- Enhanced ranch safety by conducting regular equipment maintenance checks and repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Villisca High
Villisca, IA03-2007
Skills
- Accident-Free Record
- Safe driving practices
- Defensive driving
- Urban and rural driving
- GPS and route planning
- Loading and unloading
- Time management
- Punctual and reliable
- Adaptable Availability
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Safety oversight
- Forklift operation
- General laborer
- Order picking and processing
- Shipping and receiving
- Forklift operator certification
Timeline
Driver
Resource Employment Solutions
02.2015 - Current
Ranch Hand/Apprentice Painter
Vergith Contracting
10.2007 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Villisca High