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David Hester

Wildwood,FL
David Hester

Summary

Have over 11 years of experience with soldier, assembly work and inspection. Always top preformer of team. Worked many hours of overtime to keep ahead of schedule and to help other teams get on track with schedule.

Overview

28
years of professional experience

Work History

Swift Transportation
Ocala, FL

Trucker
03.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Recorded miles driven, packages delivered and signatures accumulated to appropriately maintain daily logbook.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Tracked daily logs to meet DOT regulations and financial paperwork to meet tax and other financial responsibilities.
  • Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.

Lockheed Martin
Ocala, FL

Senior Electrical Technician
10.2010 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Filled out and submitted logs and paperwork on-time.
  • Performed visual and NDT inspections using established tools to identify defects.
  • Identified acceptable components and rejected defective products.
  • Repaired malfunctions, reassembled items and performed final tests.
  • Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
  • Frequently worked overtime, weekends and holidays.
  • Verified equipment certifications and regulatory compliance.
  • Interpreted electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints and diagrams.
  • Collaborated with engineering staff on testing of prototypes and modified instruments.
  • Performed monthly, semi-annual and annual Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
  • Read and worked from electronic blueprint drawings.

DynCorp
Richmond, VA

Law Enforcement Instructor
03.2008 - 01.2010

Job overview

  • Conducted training on safe and effective use of various weapons.
  • Attended emergency situations and directed team of [Job title]s.
  • Graded students' assignments, reports and exams by reviewing and evaluating.
  • Instructed students on principles, techniques and tools used in the field.

Alachua County Sheriff's Office
Gainesville, FL

Law Enforcement Officer
05.1997 - 04.2008

Job overview

  • Performed surveillance using basic, static, mobile foot and vehicle, advanced surveillance and personal security techniques.
  • Fostered personal and professional relationships with community members to create safer environments for police and citizens.
  • Coordinated with local, federal and interstate law enforcement agencies to apprehend suspects; Mirandized suspects upon apprehension.
  • Conducted routine patrols of assigned areas to prevent, reduce and detect criminal activity and responded to emergency situations requiring law enforcement intervention; monitored and enforced traffic laws and ordinances and issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
  • Liaised between public and police department, strengthening relationships, communications and trust between neighbors and police.
  • Investigated traffic accidents, complaints and suspicious activity and secured crime scenes, interrogated suspects and witnesses and collected evidence to support allegations; provided expert testimony in court.

Education

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL

Associate of Arts from Criminal Justice
03.1998

University Overview

Newberry High School
Newberry, FL

High School Diploma
06.1990

University Overview

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL

Associate of Arts from X-ray Technician

University Overview

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Cargo Handling
  • Dependable and Reliable
  • Decision Making
  • Map Reading
  • Safety and Emergency Equipment
  • Problem Solving
  • State and Federal Regulations
  • Time Management

Timeline

Trucker
Swift Transportation
03.2022 - Current
Senior Electrical Technician
Lockheed Martin
10.2010 - 01.2022
Law Enforcement Instructor
DynCorp
03.2008 - 01.2010
Law Enforcement Officer
Alachua County Sheriff's Office
05.1997 - 04.2008
Santa Fe College
Associate of Arts from Criminal Justice
Newberry High School
High School Diploma
Santa Fe College
Associate of Arts from X-ray Technician