Desmond Ervin
Windsor,CA
Summary
Seasoned Shop Foreman at Westside Mechanical, adept in workplace safety and efficiency improvement, significantly reducing incidents and optimizing resources. Leveraged technical inspections and effective team leadership to enhance productivity. Skilled in equipment maintenance and performance monitoring, consistently delivering projects on time and within specifications. Leadership and supervision Is a strong point.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Foreman
Westside Mechanical
Rohnert Park, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Implemented workplace safety protocols to minimize accidents and incidents.
- Inspected and assessed completed work using hand tools or gauges.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss progress towards completion of projects.
- Focused on safety and efficiency when using tools, equipment and gauges.
- Ordered equipment parts and repair services during equipment breakdown to avoid further delays.
- Inspected products to verify conformance to specifications.
- Maintained inventory control, reducing waste and optimizing resources.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback to improve productivity.
- Identified areas for improvement within the shop to increase efficiency levels.
- Maintained a safe working environment by ensuring all tools, equipment, and machinery were in proper working order.
Delivery Driver
Lodge transportation
Windsor, CA
10.2008 - 12.2017
- Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
- Checked tires for proper inflation before leaving on each route.
- Filed vehicle logs, cargo records or billing statements according to company regulations.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicle according to company guidelines.
- Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding any delays or issues encountered on routes.
- Reported delays and accidents to stations using telephones or two-way radios.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Checked loads against shipping papers to verify contents and identify special handling requirements.
- Presented order bills and collected payments for deliveries.
- Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
- Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
- Stayed up-to-date on changing local roads and construction areas that may affect routes.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Cleaned interior and exterior of delivery vehicle at end of shift as needed.
- Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Driver
UPS
Petaluma, CA
02.1989 - 09.2008
- Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
- Checked tires for proper inflation before leaving on each route.
- Filed vehicle logs, cargo records or billing statements according to company regulations.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicle according to company guidelines.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding any delays or issues encountered on routes.
- Reported delays and accidents to stations using telephones or two-way radios.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Checked loads against shipping papers to verify contents and identify special handling requirements.
- Presented order bills and collected payments for deliveries.
- Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
- Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Cleaned interior and exterior of delivery vehicle at end of shift as needed.
- Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of goods delivered and collected payments as required.
- Utilized street maps to plan and determine most efficient routes.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Reported mechanical issues with delivery vehicle to supervisor in a timely manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
College of Marin.
Novato, CASkills
- Workplace safety
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory Oversight
- Performance monitoring
- Technical inspections
- Parts ordering
- Problem solving
- Effective Team Leadership
- Efficiency Improvement
Affiliations
- Little League baseball coach.
Timeline
Shop Foreman
Westside Mechanical
01.2018 - Current
Delivery Driver
Lodge transportation
10.2008 - 12.2017
Driver
UPS
02.1989 - 09.2008
High School Diploma -
College of Marin.
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