Derek VanBelkum
Saint Johns,MI
Summary
Dedicated professional adept at recovering cars, vans and trucks and safely towing to destination. Proficient in working with roadside assistance programs, businesses, private customers and police departments. Veteran Tow Truck Operator successful at working with speed and efficiency to perform successful tows. Excellent customer relations, planning and organizational skills. Prepared to bring 3 years of related experience and take on fast-paced position. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wrecker Driver
Bobs Auto Body Inc.
Saint Johns, MI
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted customers with roadside assistance needs including jump-starts, lockouts, winch outs, tows, rollovers, and tire changes.
- Diagnosed basic technical problems related to the operation of wreckers or other equipment used in the course of business operations.
- Loaded and unloaded disabled vehicles onto flatbeds or wheel lifts.
- Followed all local traffic laws while operating company vehicles; obeyed posted speed limits at all times.
- Communicated effectively with customers to assess their needs and provide appropriate solutions.
- Performed vehicle inspections prior to towing.
- Worked closely with other drivers, mechanics, tow operators during shifts.
- Assisted customers in understanding how tow trucks work and what services are available.
- Inspected tow trucks before and after use for mechanical issues or damage.
- Checked chains, cables, straps, and winches for proper operation and safety purposes.
- Transported vehicles from accident scenes to repair shops or storage lots.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from dispatch personnel or customers in need of help.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Followed maps and GPS systems to promptly complete tasks.
Warehouse Worker
Martin Brower
Saint Johns, MI
08.2015 - 06.2021
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
- Performed cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Investigated any reported problems regarding shipping errors or damages.
- Verified accuracy of incoming shipments against purchase orders.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Identified discrepancies between physical count and computer data.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Processed returns of defective merchandise as required.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Monitored temperature and humidity levels in warehouse.
- Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
- Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.
- Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks utilizing hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials safely and efficiently.
- Sorted and organized inventory in warehouse facilities.
- Conducted regular safety checks on equipment and workspaces.
- Assisted in loading dock operations, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Maintained accurate records of received and shipped goods.
- Utilized RF scanners to track inventory movement within facility.
- Adhered to safety guidelines during all warehouse tasks.
- Inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and quality control.
- Assisted in training new employees on warehouse procedures.
Education
GED -
Potterville Adult Education
Lansing, MI04-2024
Did Not Graduate - Basic
St Johns High School
Saint Johns, MI06-2000
Skills
- Hydraulic systems
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Equipment Inspection
- Defensive Driving
- Traffic Laws
- Route Planning
- GPS Navigation
- Roadside Assistance
- Organization and Planning
- Safety Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Customer Service
- Safe Driving Practices
Affiliations
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Fish Aquarium Keeper
- Kids Softball Coach
- Family Man
- Ice and Roller Hockey
- Cooking on smoker
Accomplishments
- Student of The Month
Certification
- Chauffeur License June 2021
- MDOT physical up to date
About Me
- Dedicated worker searching for a career
- Driven worker
- Reliable worker
- Down to earth
- Open minded
Timeline
Wrecker Driver
Bobs Auto Body Inc.
06.2021 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Martin Brower
08.2015 - 06.2021
GED -
Potterville Adult Education
Did Not Graduate - Basic
St Johns High School
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