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, WI05-1999
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