Devin Whitsett
Ozark,AR
Summary
Successful at excelling in fast-paced, competitive environments. Good sales and customer service abilities paired with in-depth knowledge of computers and people. Proven track record of maintaining efficient office operations. Expertise in scheduling and coordinating meetings, managing travel and expense reports, and time managements. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Select Express Llc
01.2023 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
Trainee
CDL Truck Driving School
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Sales Associate
Oreily's Auto Parts
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Maintenance Technician
Hanesbrands
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
- Installed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in both flooring and walls.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Installed, adjusted and calibrated electrical equipment and instrumentation to maintain proper performance.
- Inspected buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
Metal Worker
Greenville Tube Company
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Operated hand and power tools and heavy machinery safely.
- Adhered to OSHA safety regulations when operating equipment to prevent accidents or equipment damage.
- Inspected finished parts to verify compliance with specifications outlined in blueprints.
- Assessed finished pieces for compliance with standards and removed defective items.
- Kept equipment in good working order by calibrating settings and performing minor maintenance.
- Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
- Maintained machinery and tools to keep fabrication processes running smoothly.
- Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Self-employeed
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly to maintain customer satisfaction.
Production Technician
Tysons Foods
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Packaged and labeled products using automated equipment.
- Collaborated with other production workers to achieve smooth running of production line.
- Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Prioritized tasks to meet personal and team production targets.
- Communicated with supervisor regarding production line issues and needed repairs for fast resolution.
- Trained new employees by demonstrating operation of production line machinery.
- Washed down facility walls, floors, and doors regularly with cleaning solutions and sprayers.
- Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
- Assessed agricultural products for quality control and contamination.
- Completed and processed paperwork and reports outlining proper and improper operations.
- Adhered to HACCP protocols to evaluate risk level of food-related items and record results.
- Informed management of concerns with production operations.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
Artificial Inseminations Farm Manager
Cargill Contracting
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Hired, trained and supervised seasonal workers engaged in cultivation and harvest.
- Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
- Used recognized breeding practices to stabilize and improve stock.
- Fed and watered over 12,000 chickens according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs.
- Directed transfer of mature stock to final habitats or commercial holding tanks for harvesting.
Maintenance/Service Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Kept all prep areas clean by sweeping, mopping and washing down counters.
- Assisted team members with tasks, increasing overall efficiency and achieving improved customer satisfaction.
- Kept customers and crew areas organized.
- Operated cash registers and POS systems, handling over $**** in cash daily.
- Cooked, prepared and bagged food for customers.
- Verified freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of new and expired items and rotating stock.
- Monitored supply inventory and ordered more to maintain smooth and efficient workdays.
- Repaired equipment quickly and accurately, consistently inspecting work to verify functionality and correctness.
- Troubleshot equipment issues, increasing lifespan of tools through preventive maintenance and repairs.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Education
GED -
Ozark Tech
Ozark, AR06.2011
Skills
- Customer Assistance
- Cash Register Operation
- Payment Processing
- Attention to Detail
- Retail Operations
- Operations Leadership
- Till Counting
- Documentation
- Data Entry
- Order Verification
- Account Management
- Proficient in most computer software
Timeline
Truck Driver
Select Express Llc
01.2023 - Current
Trainee
CDL Truck Driving School
10.2022 - 01.2023
Sales Associate
Oreily's Auto Parts
05.2022 - 10.2022
Maintenance Technician
Hanesbrands
01.2022 - 05.2022
Metal Worker
Greenville Tube Company
02.2021 - 03.2022
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Self-employeed
05.2019 - 02.2021
Production Technician
Tysons Foods
02.2019 - 01.2021
Artificial Inseminations Farm Manager
Cargill Contracting
01.2018 - 02.2019
Maintenance/Service Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
01.2016 - 11.2017
GED -
Ozark Tech