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Donnel Topness

Summary

I am a dependable worker who will always show up on time and do the jobs required of me. Always willing to go the extra mile to accomplish the task at hand. Courteous, and safety oriented.

Professional while always looking for ways to improve productivity, and safety.

I have always excelled at every job I've done, and I'm excited to work for this company!

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Class A CDL Truck Driver

Met-Con Companies Construction Services
09.2021 - Current
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers before, and after scaling out between each load.
  • Maneuvered tractor and trailer with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions on farms in a five state area.
  • Worked 40-80 hours / week doing live haul of turkeys for Jennie-O company while working through Met-Con companies.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • When needed would operate a quad dump truck, end dumps, and roll offs which sometimes required loading our own trucks.

Owner Operator of D. Top Developments LLC

Self-employee
05.2012 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose flooring options for their homes or business.
  • Worked with my sales suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Did tear outs, and installation of new flooring for all my customers.

Quality Assurance Inspector

Cardinal Glass Company
06.2004 - 06.2014
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Removed imperfect products from shipment line.
  • Performed as lead Glass Cutter on weekends for the Tempering side of the company.
  • Assisted in the creation, writing,and certification of ISO-9002 (International Standards of Operation) and safety operations for Cardinal Glass Companies.

Wearhouse Operations

Shaw Industries
04.2002 - 04.2004
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
  • Performed general maintenance of equipment.
  • Operated pallet jacks,and forklifts to transport items from various warehouse locations. Was required to back in tractor trailers to loading dock for unloading, and loading operations.
  • Cut up carpet rolls on cutting machine to fill carpet orders for customers.

Commissioned Law Enforcement for the National Park

Department Of The Interior
05.1988 - 08.1988
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to the National Park.
  • Issued traffic citations for violations committed in the back country wilderness of Lake Mead, and of traffic violators.
  • Interacted pleasantly with visitors and promoted park rules, regulations and safety measures to educate and inform.
  • Patrolled all areas by foot and vehicle to assess park conditions and notified maintenance department regarding trash, debris, and damage to park property.
  • Operated and moved Water Truck, and Fire Trucks to different location to be used.
  • I was asked to put together a Two million dollar restoration program for the back country wilderness of Lake Mead. I oversaw the operations and worked directly with the workers, and heavy equipment operators on the project.


Education

Associate of Science - Natural Resources Conservation, New NPS9 Ranger Tr

Vermillion Community College
Ely, MN
05.1985

Skills

  • Equipment Inspection, Completed daily pre trip inspections of all equipment I operated
  • GPS and Route Planning, required to know and fallow specific routes especially when there were road restrictions
  • I learned, and was trained how to secure, and tie down loads for Safety in transport
  • I have operated many heavy pieces of equipment after doing a pre trip inspection of the machinery
  • I work well with others,
  • I am accustom to working long hours and all shifts I do not call in sick, and will always work later if it is required, or necessary to accomplish a job
  • I have a lot of experience using a two way radio, and only use it if necessary
  • my defensive driving skills have always made for safe operation

Timeline

Class A CDL Truck Driver

Met-Con Companies Construction Services
09.2021 - Current

Owner Operator of D. Top Developments LLC

Self-employee
05.2012 - Current

Quality Assurance Inspector

Cardinal Glass Company
06.2004 - 06.2014

Wearhouse Operations

Shaw Industries
04.2002 - 04.2004

Commissioned Law Enforcement for the National Park

Department Of The Interior
05.1988 - 08.1988

Associate of Science - Natural Resources Conservation, New NPS9 Ranger Tr

Vermillion Community College

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