Overview
Work History
Education
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David Dreckmann

Clermont,FL

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Batch Truck Driver

Calabash Outdoors
Longwood , Fl.
10.2022 - Current
  • Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
  • Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
  • Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, dangerous curves., in order to plan most efficient routes.
  • Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency during team meetings or one-on-one conversations with supervisors.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.
  • Conducted emergency roadside repairs, changed tires, replaced light bulbs and installed fuses and tire chains.

Yard Manager

Calabash Outdoors
Tampa, FL
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Monitored inventory levels and prepared purchase orders for materials when needed.
  • Ensured that all vehicles were properly inspected prior to entering or leaving the yard.
  • Scheduled maintenance checks for trucks and other heavy equipment in the yard.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of the premises to identify any issues or deficiencies in safety standards or operational efficiency.

Procurement Specialist

Preferred Materials
Odessa, Fl.
03.2018 - 10.2021
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for the purchase of required materials and services.
  • Reviewed and updated suppliers' information such as contact details, payment terms, and performance ratings.
  • Monitored stock levels and identified purchasing needs.
  • Conducted research to identify new potential suppliers based on quality, price, availability, reliability and serviceability criteria.
  • Evaluated supplier quotations to determine best value for money products or services.
  • Maintained records of purchases, pricing, and other important data in company databases.
  • Collaborated closely with other departments to understand their product requirements and ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to procurement activities.
  • Managed relationships with key suppliers by regularly communicating updates about pricing changes or new products.
  • Prepared and processed purchase orders for supplies, equipment and services.
  • Decreased spending, locating new suppliers by networking at industry markets, purchasing and designing cost-effective products and reviewing samples.

Fleet Mechanic

Preferred Materials
Tampa, Fl.
12.2009 - 03.2018
  • Delegated assignments to team members and evaluated work for compliance with quality standards.
  • Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
  • Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
  • Repaired and serviced air conditioning, heating and electrical systems.
  • Utilized electronic testing equipment to troubleshoot fuel, ignition and emissions control systems.
  • Repaired and replaced parts such as engines, transmissions, axles, brakes, steering systems and electrical components.
  • Tested repaired equipment to ensure proper performance.

Education

Diesel Mechanics Technology

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
05-1999

Skills

  • Document Management
  • Route Management
  • Load security
  • Delivery Scheduling
  • Cargo Handling
  • Materials Transport
  • Equipment Operation
  • Route Planning
  • Problem-solving capabilities
  • Safe Driving Practices
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Clean MVR
  • Customer-Oriented
  • Wielding

Timeline

Batch Truck Driver

Calabash Outdoors
10.2022 - Current

Yard Manager

Calabash Outdoors
10.2021 - 10.2022

Procurement Specialist

Preferred Materials
03.2018 - 10.2021

Fleet Mechanic

Preferred Materials
12.2009 - 03.2018

Diesel Mechanics Technology

Milwaukee Area Technical College
David Dreckmann