Derek Grover
Granada Hills,CA
Summary
Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
03.2023 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and roll taners.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Park Services Attendant
Universal Studios Hollywood
06.2014 - 03.2023
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate the park coverage cleanliness of the entire theme park.
- Operated buffers, steamers, hoses, vacuums and other equipment to meet service expectations.
- Kept building spaces premises cleaned & sanitized inside and outside of buildings of the theme park
- Have had many roles within the company like Park Attendant, Park Service Lead, Steward Lead, New hire Trainer & Dispatcher.
Steam Cleaner Assistant
Valley Portable Steam Cleaning Services
08.2010 - 01.2020
- Provided exceptional service for each customer to achieve complete satisfaction.
- Kept equipment in good working order and properly stored between jobs.
- Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
- Maintained cleanliness of residential, public & business by pressure washing walls, walkways, roofs, parking structures & ceilings.
- Mixed water and chemicals in containers to prepare cleaning solutions.
Merchandise Flow Team Member
Target
03.2011 - 01.2012
- Unpacked new merchandise shipments and prepared for placement on selling floor by stocking shelves.
- Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
Education
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
Granada Hills, CA06.2008
Skills
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (Towing 53ft Trailers)
- Experienced in leadership skills & team supervision
- Workplace safety & Equipment Maintenance
- Fast Learner & Problem Solver
- Positive Communication Skills
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
Timeline
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
03.2023 - Current
Park Services Attendant
Universal Studios Hollywood
06.2014 - 03.2023
Merchandise Flow Team Member
Target
03.2011 - 01.2012
Steam Cleaner Assistant
Valley Portable Steam Cleaning Services
08.2010 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School