Deon’Te Cottingham
Henderson,NV
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as Driver/Warehouse Forklift Operator at Letter Ride LLC (DHL), specializing in route optimization and delivery coordination.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Regal Society Lifestyle
Racine, WI
03.2020 - Current
- Manage the store’s daily operations online.
- I provide customer service, order items, make pricing decisions, and implement marketing strategies.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Driver/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Letter Ride LLC (DHL)
Las Vegas, NV
06.2023 - Current
- Utilized GPS navigation systems to plan efficient routes for deliveries.
- Delivered packages to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Demonstrated ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
- Kept accurate records of deliveries and customer signatures.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive materials during transport.
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
- Reported any vehicle malfunctions or accidents immediately to management.
- Drove trucks to and from job sites to deliver supplies.
- Organized warehouse and arranged items following procedures and safety rules.
- Located, pulled and prepared orders.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
Barber
Hair Force I
Racine, WI
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Maintained a successful business serving over 1,600 clients, generating over $3,000 weekly.
- Supervised trainees and apprentices to uphold shop protocols and standards.
- Scheduled appointments via telephone while maintaining detailed client records.
- Ensured cleanliness and upkeep of workstations for optimal operations.
- Welcomed clients upon arrival and engaged in conversation to assess needs.
- Provided hairstyle suggestions based on current trends and client preferences.
- Cut and styled hair and beards according to client specifications.
- Sanitized all combs and scissors after each use to ensure hygiene.
Barber
Frenchie’s Barber Shop
Racine, WI
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Assess hair, scalp health, and recommend treatments and products
- Consult with clients and advise hairstyle and hair treatment options
- Cut and style hair to client’s specifications
- Use chemical solutions, hair dyes and hot styling tools
- Maintain salon sanitation and health standards, including cleaning and disinfecting workstations
- Trim and groom clients’ facial hair with combs, razors, scissors, and clippers
- Order barber supplies
Assembly
BRP
Racine, WI
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Prepare work to be accomplished by studying standard work instructions, quality alerts, specifications, and parts list
- Ensure parts, subassemblies, tools and materials are present prior to the start of shift
- Conduct check-do-check & pre-work safety checklist
- Follow standard work instructions precisely
- Comply with process order provided within instructions
- Comply with tools, materials and supplies provided within instructions
- Assemble components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies
Assembly
Racine Federated
Racine, WI
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Participate and Contribute to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost continuous improvement efforts.
- Use Production system to record day-to-day customer order activity, view work instructions and report completed work.
- Use basic printing programs to complete customer orders when required for a specific job and make adjustments when needed on his/her own.
- Take initiative to ensure priority items are completed and when needed seek out additional information from lead or Supervisor.
Assembly
Thermal Transfer
Racine, WI
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Pulls parts to assemble, test and skid/pack per drawings, specifications and procedures.
- Assemble finished products from blueprints to the specification indicated on the blueprints.
- Prepare units for shipment. Constructs skids and boxes as required. Paints, stencils and affixes nameplates as required.
- Maintain tools and equipment provide for the assembly operations.
- Maintain work area in an organized manner.
- Comply with all of the ISO 9001 Quality standards, policies and procedures of API
Assembly
Insinkerator
Racine, WI
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Accountable for leading team of people, setting direction and deploying resources to meet or exceed daily production schedules with focus on safety, quality and timely delivery.
- Be a champion of Safety through consistent use of all required personal protective equipment (PPE). Consistently identify and respectfully address lack of safety compliance with team of direct reports.
- Monitor assembly production work-flows to established standard operating procedures
- Quality and continuous improvement focused through listening to team and strong follow-up/follow-through skills.
Education
High school diploma -
Washington Park High School
Racine, WI06-2001
Skills
- Route planning and delivery coordination
- Vehicle inspection and safety compliance
- Forklift operation
- Record keeping
- Time management
- Team communication
- Load securing
- Loading and unloading
- Commercial driving
- DOT compliance
Affiliations
- I'm also the assistant boys' varsity coach at Basic High School—mentor to youth and adults.
Accomplishments
- My wife and received an award for our youth sports mentoring program from the senator in Wisconsin.
Certification
- I currently hold a CPR certificate.
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Driver/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Letter Ride LLC (DHL)
06.2023 - Current
Owner
Regal Society Lifestyle
03.2020 - Current
Barber
Hair Force I
01.2011 - 01.2018
Barber
Frenchie’s Barber Shop
01.2006 - 01.2011
Assembly
BRP
01.2006 - 12.2006
Assembly
Racine Federated
01.2006 - 12.2006
Assembly
Thermal Transfer
01.2006 - 12.2006
Assembly
Insinkerator
01.2006 - 12.2006
High school diploma -
Washington Park High School