Professional Summary
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Work History
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De'Garius Kelley

AutoZone
Phenix City,USA
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience

Skilled professional with 6+ years of experience in equipment operation, installation, and automotive assembly. Expertise in fixture installation, material handling, and heavy equipment operation in dynamic environments. Quick to learn new equipment and processes while ensuring safety and quality standards. Aiming to leverage mechanical aptitude and diverse experience in a Skilled Installation, Maintenance, Construction, or Industrial role.

Work History

Setup Team Member

2 Years 2 Months
AutoZone | 06.2024 - Current
  • Travel nationwide as part of AutoZone's Set Up Team to prepare new store locations for opening.
  • Assemble and install shelving, racks, fixtures, displays, and aisle components from the ground up according to store layouts and project requirements.
  • Utilized hand and power tools for safe and efficient assembly, installation, and setup of store fixtures.
  • Unloaded, organized, and positioned fixtures, materials, equipment, and merchandise to ensure smooth store opening.
  • Stock and merchandise products according to planograms and store-opening standards while working within established project deadlines.
  • Guided newer team members in setup procedures, assembly processes, tool use, and project expectations to enhance team readiness.

Sky Trim Operator

1 Year 4 Months
Transcending Enterprises LLC | 02.2023 - 06.2024
  • Operated Sky Trim equipment to safely cut and clear tree limbs from roadways, rights-of-way, and other hazardous areas.
  • Operated chainsaws and other power tools to cut and remove limbs, logs, and debris from work areas.
  • Cleared ditches and roadside areas to maintain safe, accessible conditions for motorists and emergency use.
  • Worked in outdoor environments requiring close attention to equipment operation, job-site safety, and surrounding traffic.
  • Performed groundsman duties and assisted with tree-clearing operations when not operating heavy equipment.
  • Maintained a dependable, safety-focused approach while completing physically demanding work in changing job-site conditions.

Assembly Line Worker

2 Months
KIA Motors | 06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assembled vehicle door components as part of a fast-paced automotive manufacturing production line.
  • Installed interior door panels and related components according to production requirements.
  • Completed assigned assembly tasks accurately and efficiently to maintain production flow and meet daily expectations.
  • Worked collaboratively with team members to ensure each stage of assembly was completed before vehicles advanced through production.
  • Followed established safety procedures and quality standards while working in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Mover/Driver

3 Months
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | 03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Operated box trucks for local and long-distance moves, including interstate travel.
  • Packed, wrapped, loaded, and unloaded furniture and other customer belongings while minimizing the risk of damage.
  • Organized and secured items inside trucks to maximize space and ensure safe transportation.
  • Safely handled heavy furniture and equipment in residential and commercial environments.
  • Assisted with planning and completing moves efficiently while maintaining scheduled delivery timelines.
  • Followed safe driving, loading, and material-handling practices throughout each job.

Saw/ Bucket Truck Operator

1 Year 10 Months
Transcending Enterprises LLC | 02.2020 - 12.2021
  • Operated and drove bucket trucks and specialized tree-trimming equipment for roadside and storm-related clearing operations.
  • Advanced from groundsman duties to operating bucket trucks and Sky Trim/Sky Saw equipment after demonstrating proficiency with required tools and job-site procedures.
  • Operated chainsaws and other power equipment to cut and remove trees, limbs, and debris from work areas.
  • Safely operated equipment along highways, steep ditches, banks, and other challenging terrain.
  • Used bucket-truck equipment to perform elevated tree-trimming and clearing work while maintaining awareness of surrounding hazards.
  • Assisted with grounds operations using blowers, rakes, shovels, and other equipment to maintain safe and organized work areas.

Education

High School Diploma

Christian Collegiate Academy | Gulfport, MS | 05.2016

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation
Fixture Assembly & Installation
Shelving & Racking Installation
Hand & Power Tool Operation
Store Setup & Build-Out
Bucket Truck Operation
Equipment & Machinery Operation
Material Handling
Loading & Unloading
Automotive Assembly
Construction
Chainsaw Operation
Driving Experience
Storm & Disaster Recovery
Merchandising & Planogram Execution
Team Training & Support
Customer service
Positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

Driver's License

Timeline

Setup Team Member

AutoZone
06.2024 - CurrentRead More

Sky Trim Operator

Transcending Enterprises LLC
02.2023 - 06.2024Read More

Assembly Line Worker

KIA Motors
06.2022 - 08.2022Read More

Mover/Driver

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
03.2022 - 06.2022Read More

Saw/ Bucket Truck Operator

Transcending Enterprises LLC
02.2020 - 12.2021Read More

Christian Collegiate Academy

High School Diploma
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De'Garius Kelley