Derwin Brown
Lafayette,IN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boom Truck Driver
Henry Ford Lumber
Lafayette, IN
11.2013 - Current
- Operated boom truck to move materials from one area to another.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo onto the truck using a crane or hoist.
- Inspected boom truck prior to each shift for operational safety.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and pickups.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding delivery times and other inquiries.
- Assisted in loading and unloading cargo at customer locations.
- Followed prescribed routes when making deliveries and pickups.
- Monitored cargo load stability throughout trips to ensure safety standards were met.
- Worked closely with dispatch team to coordinate pickup and delivery times.
Dump Truck Driver
BJ Marlett
West Lafayette, IN
03.2013 - 10.2013
- Drove dump truck to job sites while adhering to all applicable traffic laws and company policies.
- Loaded dump truck with materials from site stockpile, ensuring proper weight distribution and safety regulations were followed.
- Unloaded materials at job sites according to instructions provided by supervisors.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently in order to minimize damage or loss due to improper handling or maintenance.
- Attended mandatory safety meetings and reviewed all relevant safety protocols prior to operating any vehicle.
- Followed established routes and time schedules in order to meet customer delivery requirements.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
Boom Teledyne Truck Driver
Reese Wholesale
Lafayette, IN
07.2004 - 01.2011
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
Bus Driver
Lafayette City Bus
Lafayette, IN
10.1995 - 10.2003
- Ensured safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
- Maintained daily logs of vehicle inspections, trips, hours worked and other pertinent information.
- Greeted customers in a friendly manner when boarding the bus.
- Provided courteous customer service while answering questions regarding routes and schedules.
- Collected fares, tickets and passes accurately.
- Reported any incidents that occurred during route travel to management personnel immediately.
- Maintained order among passengers during trip by enforcing rules of conduct.
- Followed designated routes according to timetables while obeying speed limits at all times.
- Checked passenger tickets throughout route journey to ensure they had valid tickets for their destination.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch staff via two way radio regarding delays, detours.
- Drove established routes and maintained knowledge of streets and stops to deliver positive passenger experiences.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Operated bus professionally and interacted with passengers to foster pleasant rides.
- Provided route, schedule and fare information to passengers.
- Drove vehicles over routes or to destinations, complying with traffic regulations to provide smooth and safe rides for passengers.
Education
High School Diploma -
West End High School
Walnut Grove, AL06-1985
Skills
- Crane operation expertise
- Accurate record keeping
- Time management proficiency
- Safe Driving Practices
- Crane Operation
- Emergency Procedures
- Problem-solving capabilities
- MIG welding expertise
- Strong communication abilities
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- Route Planning
- Load security
- DOT Regulations
- Organizational Skills
- Written Communication
- Team Coordination
- Forklift Operation
- Active Listening
- Troubleshooting
- Excellent Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Cargo Tie-Down
- Route Navigation
- Safety Procedures
- Inventory Management
- Safe driving techniques
- GPS Applications
- Pickup and drop-off scheduling
- Clean Driving Record
- Dependable and Responsible
- Product Inspection
- OSHA Compliance
- Material Handling
- Loading and unloading
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Materials Transport
- Problem-Solving
- Material inventory
- Team Player
- Warehouse Management
- Deadline-driven
- Warehouse Safety
- Basic math aptitude
- Flatbeds and utility beds
- Customer-focused
- Certified forklift operator
Certification
- AMS Institute
- CDL A and B permit
Timeline
Boom Truck Driver
Henry Ford Lumber
11.2013 - Current
Dump Truck Driver
BJ Marlett
03.2013 - 10.2013
Boom Teledyne Truck Driver
Reese Wholesale
07.2004 - 01.2011
Bus Driver
Lafayette City Bus
10.1995 - 10.2003
High School Diploma -
West End High School