David Atchison
Strasburg,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented with a strong background in project knowledge and operational safety policies. Known for enhancing efficiency and fostering positive team environments to drive exceptional project outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Towing Operations Manager/Owner
In A Pickle Towing, LLC
Strasburg, VA
08.2020 - Current
- Oversee daily operations to ensure timely and efficient towing services.
- Implement process improvements that enhanced service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Manage scheduling and dispatching of towing vehicles, optimizing response times.
- Train and mentor team members on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinate maintenance schedules for fleet vehicles to minimize downtime.
- Supervise operations staff and keep employees compliant with company policies and procedures and up to date on state required training and license's.
- Manage budgets effectively, and make sure all jobs are completed on time
- Achieve higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
- Develop and retain strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
Transportation Operator III
Virginia Department of Transportation
NOVA Structure And Bridge
04.2014 - Current
- Operate heavy machinery for road maintenance and construction projects.
- Conduct routine inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with DOT regulations.
- Collaborate with team members to coordinate bridge and structure project schedules.
- Implemente efficient loading and unloading procedures for materials and equipment.
- Train team members on safety protocols and operational best practices.
- Streamline workflows to enhance the efficiency of daily operations and tasks.
- Ensure vehicle safety with thorough pre-trip inspections, identifying potential issues before they became problems.
- Operate battery and gas powered equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Strasburg High
Strasburg, VA06-2003
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Project leadership
- Project management abilities
- Delegation
- Conflict mediation
Accomplishments
- Completed many projects on schedule with a few being ahead of schedule
- Competed in state roadeo in Tandem dump truck competition
- was voted best advise giver by team members
- Received safety committee award for best safety artwork in the 2025 VDOT safety calendar
- Trained several co-workers for CDLs who all passed on first attempt
Certification
~Highway Safety Management
~Leadership 1 & 2 with Virginia Fire Programs
~Fall Protection
~Forklift Operator
~CDL Class A
~DCJS Tow operator license's
~Bucket Truck
~Respirator
~CPR/AED/First Aid
~DEQ
~Crane operator
~Guardrail Installation
~Flagger
Timeline
Towing Operations Manager/Owner
In A Pickle Towing, LLC
08.2020 - Current
Transportation Operator III
Virginia Department of Transportation
04.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Strasburg High