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Donald Radford Sr

Alachua,FL
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Summary

Reliable associate offering top-notch sales expertise, customer service skills and relationship-building strengths. Dedicated to welcoming customers and providing comprehensive service. In-depth understanding of sales strategy and merchandising techniques.

Overview

3
3
years of post-secondary education
41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Company Driver

Florida Rock & Tank Lines Inc.
Newberry, FL
09.2018 - 12.2020

Self load with Computer Kiosk with appropriate product and Transport item to Different company sites. Check in with Plant Manager, if load will fit into silo hook up proper fittings and hoses, start PTO on truck pressurize tank to 10 psi and unload trailer with focus on safety and efficiency.

Previously work fo Florida Rock & Tank-02/2010 to 07/2016

  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Transported items to and from company site with focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Cultivated passenger satisfaction, safety and loyalty throughout each trip.

Company Driver

McKenzie Tank Lines Inc.
Tallahassee, FL
08.2016 - 09.2018

Load appropriate amount of fuel into each compartment in trailer, transport to service station with focus on safety and efficiency, Check in with store personnel and get tank readings check if load will fit, hook up all fittings and hose and drop fuel into proper tanks.

  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Conformed to all DOT rules and regulations.
  • Performed daily vehicle inspections before and after trips.

Company Driver

Evans
Lake City , Florida
11.2008 - 10.2009

Flat Bed and stretch flat bed oversized loads through out the U.S.A.

  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Conformed to all DOT rules and regulations.
  • Performed daily vehicle inspections before and after trips.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across [Number]-mile transports.

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

CRST Malone Inc.
Eldridge, IA
09.2003 - 10.2008

Pick own load from Load Board Form CRST- pick up load and deliver when stated.

  • Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across 500-mile transports.
  • Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew to properly position vehicle and loading equipment.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Loaded and unloaded vehicles and secured items for long road trips by using chains and straps equipment.

Company Driver

CYPRESS Lines
Jacksonville, FL
10.2000 - 06.2003

Flat Bed load of sheet Rock through out the South East U.S.

  • Transported clients between locations with focus on safety and timely route completion.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Conformed to all DOT rules and regulations.
  • Performed daily vehicle inspections before and after trips.

Restaurant General Manager

Sonnys Real Pit Bar BQ
Gainesville, FL
11.1999 - 10.2000

Responsible for sanitation, staffing, scheduling, customer service, and all food preparation and Pit procedures, food cost ordering food and supplies. Taking catering orders and figuring cost per person and executing orders.

  • Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
  • Maintained high standards of food quality by reviewing shipments, overseeing preparation and monitoring food safety.

Restaurant General Manager

Pate Restaurant Group Inc. (Hardee's
Gainesville, FL
04.1996 - 11.1999

Manage all aspects of the Restaurant, including hiring, training, sanitation, P&L, scheduling, local marketing and customer service

  • Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
  • Maintained high standards of food quality by reviewing shipments, overseeing preparation and monitoring food safety.
  • Prepared for and executed new menu implementations.

Restaurant General Manager

Shoney's
Gainesville, FL
07.1994 - 03.1996

Responsible for Budgeting and P&L,.staffing scheduling, local marketing and customer service. Kitchen Manager, responsible for all food preparations and cook line procuders food cost ording and supplies.

  • Set schedules for staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
  • Managed employees throughout preparation and service !
  • Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
  • Maintained high standards of food quality by reviewing shipments, overseeing preparation and monitoring food safety.
  • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.

Restaurant General Manager

Restaurant Management Service
Lake City, FL
01.1988 - 08.1994

Responsible for all food preparations

and cooking procedures ,customer service, budgeting, P&L staff scheduling, local marketing, community involment

  • Analyzed variances and implemented corrective actions to increase average meal checks and customer visits.
  • Prepared for and executed new menu implementations.

Location Manager

Dekalb-Pfizer Genetics
Kauai, HI
06.1982 - 07.1987

Responsible for setting up operational budget, submitting capital budget and purchasing. Acted independently without close supervision, in all phases of this operation, including training, supervision, modifying corn equipment for Hawaii's operation, pest and disease control.

Location Manager Research and Foundation

Dekalb AgResearch Inc. / Dekalb -Pfize
Oahu & Kauai, HI
05.1979 - 06.1982

Established first corn research station in Hawaii for DeKalb on Oahu! In 1982 location responsibilities were split between Research and Foundation Departments. Previously responsible for all phases of this operation, budget, purchasing training, supervision and design and layout of major under grown irrigation main in excess of 6000 ft of 6" 5" and 4" PVC pipe. From 1979 to 1982 total operational budget was in excess of $ 500,000 annual. Arranged and managed moving and establishment from Oahu to Kauai

Assistant Agronomist

DeKalb AgResearch, Inc.
Homesteas, FL
07.1970 - 07.1977

Assisted in management of field operation, provide supervision of field staff growing, harvesting and processing of research seed corn and production seed corn.

Education

No Degree - Introduction To IBM Computer

Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL

No Degree - Small Business Management

Miami Dade Junior Collasge, Homestead, FL
09.1970 - 04.1971

High School Diploma -

South Dade High, Homestead, FL
09.1967 - 06.1970

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Skills

Yard Jockey for large warehouse

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Timeline

Company Driver - Florida Rock & Tank Lines Inc.
09.2018 - 12.2020
Company Driver - McKenzie Tank Lines Inc.
08.2016 - 09.2018
Company Driver - Evans
11.2008 - 10.2009
Owner/Operator Truck Driver - CRST Malone Inc.
09.2003 - 10.2008
Company Driver - CYPRESS Lines
10.2000 - 06.2003
Restaurant General Manager - Sonnys Real Pit Bar BQ
11.1999 - 10.2000
Restaurant General Manager - Pate Restaurant Group Inc. (Hardee's
04.1996 - 11.1999
Restaurant General Manager - Shoney's
07.1994 - 03.1996
Restaurant General Manager - Restaurant Management Service
01.1988 - 08.1994
Location Manager - Dekalb-Pfizer Genetics
06.1982 - 07.1987
Location Manager Research and Foundation - Dekalb AgResearch Inc. / Dekalb -Pfize
05.1979 - 06.1982
Miami Dade Junior Collasge - No Degree, Small Business Management
09.1970 - 04.1971
Assistant Agronomist - DeKalb AgResearch, Inc.
07.1970 - 07.1977
Santa Fe College - No Degree, Introduction To IBM Computer
South Dade High - High School Diploma,
09.1967 - 06.1970
Donald Radford Sr