Hi, I’m
Donald Potteiger
Thomas,Dean
Williston,ND
Summary
- Over 25 years of success in restaurant and heavy machinery operations for large and smaller organizations. Able to build highly functional teams, develop others, and deliver results. Major skills and accomplishments include:
- Management: Over 30 years of people management and development
- Customer Service: Effective communicator – Handled employee and customer issues related to quality, service, etc.
- Problem-solving: Balancing staff schedules, budget discrepancies, employee grievances, etc.
- Commitment: Worked multiple jobs and volunteered for additional responsibilities and overtime
Hardworking Driver with expertise providing excellent transportation services. Engaging and pleasant personality with safe and accident-free driving record. Competent Driver with excellent organizational and multitasking skills dedicated to achieving challenging delivery timetables. Trained in basic maintenance, repairs and vehicle maintenance. Detail-oriented in meeting daily business and customer needs. Punctual Driver with unprecedented talents in truck operations, loading, and unloading, and route coordination. Experience in operating and driving various trucks to transport goods and materials. Committed to ensuring delivery within specified timeframes. Safety-focused individual possessing outstanding driving record. Proactive, reliable, and dedicated to cost-effective transportation of goods and materials. Excellent record of punctuality and work ethic. Transportation professional dedicated to delivering packages on time and in perfect condition. Offering excellent interpersonal and time management skills. Seasoned Driver with safe driving record and positive attitude. Highly effective and skilled at determining best routes. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
32
years of professional experience
26
Management and custermer service
Work History
Knink SweepingAnchorage, Alaska
Driver
04.2010 - 09.2013
Job overview
- Safety score 2011, 2012 & 2013 no accidents
- Trained new employees
- Learned and follow safety regulations
- Trained to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects
- Monitored operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met
- Operated wheels and pedals to control blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms
- Coordinate machine actions with other activities when positioning or moving loads
Crowd Management ServicesAnchorage, Alaska
Security Contractor and Heavy Machinery Operator
08.2006 - 09.2013
Job overview
- Only 2 months/year for Alaska State Fair)
- Observed and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises
- Wrote reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
- Appointed as team leader for orientation of new security personnel
- Patrolled industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates
- Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas
G & G GarbageWilliston, ND
septic driver
10.2019 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
- Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
First Student TransportationWasilla, AK
Bus Driver
08.2016 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.
- Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Checked vehicle daily for maintenance needs, personally handled common upkeep and reported serious concerns to supervisor.
- Aided passengers with disabilities or special needs.
- Inspected bus for any mechanical issues before departure.
- Fostered safe bus environment by enforcing rules of conduct for passengers.
- Adhered to safety regulations to verify wellbeing of passengers and fellow drivers.
- Followed all relevant schedules for routes and arrivals.
- Operated large vehicles in difficult urban and rural conditions.
Agua trucks incPhoenix, Arizona
Driver
01.2014 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Learned and follow safety regulations
- Trained to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects
- Monitored operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met
- Operated wheels and pedals to control blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms
- Coordinate machine actions with other activities when positioning or moving loads
GAnchorage, Alaska
Driver
03.2001 - 10.2010
Job overview
- Trained to operate a variety of machinery
- Exemplary safety scores from 2001, 2010
- Trained and mentored new employees
- Monitored operations to ensure safety standards are met
- Coordinated machine actions with other activities job specifications
Burger KingAnchorage, Alaska
Manager
09.1991 - 07.2010
Job overview
- Speed of service goals achieved consistently
- Lowered food costs by 6%, lowered labor costs by 10%
- Increased longevity of the employees by creating a team environment by leading by example
- Given the responsibility to train new employees and managers
- Monitored compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation, serving, and building maintenance
- Observed food preparation methods, portion sizes, garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner
- Daily budget and accounting
- Investigated and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations
- Coordinated assignments of cooking personnel and duties
- Maintained food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records
- Established standards for personnel performance and customer service
Applebee’sAnchorage, Alaska
Prep Cook / Kitchen Manager
02.2001 - 08.2004
Job overview
- Time employee of the month award
- Promoted to train new employees
- Prepared appetizers and main courses for quantity consumption
- Rotated between line preparation and cooking/frying
Burger KingReno, Nevada
Manager's Assistant
07.1996 - 03.2001
Job overview
- Maintained compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities
- Studied food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner
- Counted money and made bank deposits
- Investigated and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations
- Coordinated assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation
- Scheduled and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
- Kept food and equipment inventories, and updated inventory records
- Scheduled staff hours and assign duties
- Established standards for personnel performance and customer service
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
Burger KingMadras, Oregon
Manager
09.1999 - 01.2001
Job overview
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Skills
- Trained at Job Corps (Sedro Wooly, Washington)
- Career technical training program that teaches people the skills they need to become employable
- Received a food service degree and certificate
- 3 years forklift training and operating from small propane forks to large forks for loading trailers
- 15 years operating sweepers and vacuums like:
- Ford mobile and Elgin, Patriot and Athey Sweepers
- Various size Tymco and Nighthawk Street Vacuums
- Kick Brooms
- Route Logs
- Shipping and Packaging
- Safety Protocols
- City and Non-City Driving
- Route Management
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Safe Driving Techniques
- Valid Driver's License
- GPS and Route Planning
- Vehicle Inspection
- Safety Standards
- Driving and Transportation
- DOT Requirements
- Business Management
- Traffic Law Observation
- Driver Relations
- CDL License
- Fuel Logs
- Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
- Transportation Regulations
- Driver Routing
- Adjusting Routes
Timeline
septic driver
G & G Garbage
10.2019 - 03.2023
Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
08.2016 - 07.2018
Driver
Agua trucks inc
01.2014 - 07.2015
Driver
Knink Sweeping
04.2010 - 09.2013
Security Contractor and Heavy Machinery Operator
Crowd Management Services
08.2006 - 09.2013
Driver
G
03.2001 - 10.2010
Prep Cook / Kitchen Manager
Applebee’s
02.2001 - 08.2004
Manager
Burger King
09.1999 - 01.2001
Manager's Assistant
Burger King
07.1996 - 03.2001
Manager
Burger King
09.1991 - 07.2010