Dorothy Reed
Summary
Possible Employment Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in trucking and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Accounts and Finance
Albert and Dorothy Reed Trucking LLC
04.2008 - Current
- Handled accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payment processing and collection efforts.
- Developed annual and multi-year budgets to meet organizational needs.
- Processed payroll for employees and reported payroll taxes for organization.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices and applicable regulations to ensure compliance across all aspects of accounting and finance operations.
- Administered expenses in line with forecasted business demands and available income.
- Oversaw employee expense tracking with associated expense verification and credit card reconciliation.
- Implemented effective risk management strategies to safeguard company assets and minimize potential losses.
- Successfully negotiated favorable contract terms with suppliers resulting in significant cost reductions without sacrificing quality or service levels.
- Enhanced overall financial performance with the introduction of innovative cost-saving initiatives.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
Dump truck Driver
Littleton Trucking
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Maintained a clean driving record while operating heavy machinery in challenging weather conditions or congested traffic areas.
- Maintained truck logs or time recordings as required by state and company policies and regulations.
- Weighed in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance.
- Drove 30-ton capacity vehicles transporting gravel materials for construction projects.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture.
School bus driver
Brownsburg middle school
09.2007 - 08.2008
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Obeyed federal, IN and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
Assembly Line Worker
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
06.2005 - 07.2007
- Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment.
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and ensure seamless workflow on the assembly line.
- Operated various tools, machinery, and equipment to complete assembly tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
- Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in learning new assembly processes quickly as required for evolving project specifications.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by diligently adhering to assigned schedules and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
Assembly Line Production Worker /Quality Control Inspector
Flower Bakery
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Boosted efficiency in the workspace by maintaining a clean and organized design area, ensuring easy access to tools and materials.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent communication skills and attentive service, resulting in repeat business.
- Contributed to overall team success by meeting daily production targets consistently.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring optimal productivity and safety for all workers.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to maintain smooth workflow and efficient product assembly.
- Operated various tools and equipment proficiently for faster product assembly without compromising quality.
- Reduced errors in assembled products by maintaining a keen attention to detail and following instructions closely.
- Assisted with training new employees, sharing expertise and best practices for assembly line work.
- Increased product quality through thorough inspection of assembled items before packaging.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
Welding Technician
Highland Diversified
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Maintained tools and equipment for welding team.
- Performed various welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding to accomplish diverse tasks across multiple projects.
- Fabricated and welded aluminum, stainless steel and mild steel to form parts used in production processes.
- Upheld strict compliance with internal safety standards and OSHA requirements.
- Reduced production downtime by performing efficient weld repairs and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Completed manual, semi-automatic and mechanized welds for different projects.
Assembly Line Production Worker
Cintas
01.1994 - 01.1999
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring optimal productivity and safety for all workers.
- Contributed to overall team success by meeting daily production targets consistently.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to maintain smooth workflow and efficient product assembly.
- Operated various tools and equipment proficiently for faster product assembly without compromising quality.
- Reduced errors in assembled products by maintaining a keen attention to detail and following instructions closely.
- Assisted with training new employees, sharing expertise and best practices for assembly line work.
- Increased product quality through thorough inspection of assembled items before packaging.
- Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
Cerified Nursing Assistant
Hyden Health and Rehab
01.1993 - 10.1994
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
Education
Skills
- Accounts receivable management
- Cash Flow Management
- ERP systems proficiency
- Payroll Administration
- Willing to Learn
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Relationship building and management
- Cash handling expertise
- Self Motivation
- Client Relationship Management
- Operations Management
- Professionalism
- Continuous Improvement
- Work Planning
- Project Management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of six Drivers staff members.
- Achieved contracts by introducing company's for transport tasks.
- Collaborated with team of six in the development of Albert and dorothy Reed Trucking llc.
Additional Information
Gained valuable experience as a machinist as well as a production and press operator, Employee of the month as a certified Nurses Assistant, Hold a Class B-CDL drivers Licenses and forklift certificate, Also worked as a quality control part-time, Conducted control of a bus holding fifty students and getting them home on a timely manner, Operating dump truck delivering sand, gravel to home and business on time schedule
Timeline
Manager of Accounts and Finance
Albert and Dorothy Reed Trucking LLC
04.2008 - Current
Dump truck Driver
Littleton Trucking
01.2008 - 01.2012
School bus driver
Brownsburg middle school
09.2007 - 08.2008
Assembly Line Worker
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
06.2005 - 07.2007
Assembly Line Production Worker /Quality Control Inspector
Flower Bakery
01.2001 - 01.2004
Welding Technician
Highland Diversified
01.1999 - 01.2001
Assembly Line Production Worker
Cintas
01.1994 - 01.1999
Cerified Nursing Assistant
Hyden Health and Rehab
01.1993 - 10.1994
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