Douglas Stalnaker
Grand Island
Summary
Dynamic welder and driver with proven expertise at Tri-City Signs and Hirschalbach Trucking. Skilled in MIG and TIG welding, with a keen attention to detail that ensured high-quality fabrication. Enhanced delivery processes, boosting customer satisfaction and maintaining an excellence eye for details.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/builder
Tri-City Signs
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate custom signage.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate project execution.
- Upheld quality standards throughout welding procedures.
- Collaborated with design team to ensure alignment of specifications and client expectations.
Driver, Owner Operator
Hirschalbach Trucking
05.2015 - 01.2018
- Operated vehicles safely and efficiently, adhering to traffic regulations and company policies.
- Managed route planning to optimize delivery times and minimize fuel consumption.
- Collaborated with dispatch teams to coordinate schedules and address delivery issues promptly.
- Implemented improvements in delivery processes, enhancing overall service reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness within the vehicle''s interior/exterior appearance, providing a professional image for the company at all times.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Ensured timely deliveries by strictly following routes, using GPS navigation systems, and staying updated on road conditions.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Boosted company reputation through excellent driving record free from accidents or violations over an extended period of time.
- Maintained accurate delivery records, ensuring all packages were accounted for and delivered to the correct recipients.
- Navigated challenging weather conditions safely while maintaining on-time delivery performance rates.
- Handled fragile materials carefully, resulting in minimal damage claims from customers during transit period.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Collaborated effectively with dispatchers, ensuring efficient communication for route planning and adjustments.
- Streamlined vehicle inspection process before each shift with thorough checklists to identify potential issues proactively.
- Reduced fuel consumption through strategic route planning and efficient driving techniques.
- Increased productivity by assisting in loading/unloading vehicles when necessary, expediting the delivery process.
- Safely transported goods across long distances, adhering strictly to traffic laws and regulations.
Driver
K-3BMI
08.2010 - 05.2015
- Operated various vehicle types, ensuring safe and timely deliveries across designated routes.
- Maintained accurate logs of mileage, fuel consumption, and delivery schedules for operational efficiency.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintenance standards.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of geography and local roads for optimal route selection.
- Participated in safety training and workshops, applying learned techniques to daily driving practices.
- Fostered culture of safety and compliance, leading by example and encouraging peers to follow suit.
- Kept detailed logs of deliveries, mileage, and fuel consumption, contributing to accurate record-keeping.
Education
GED - Basic
Kearney State College
Grand Island, NE05.1993
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
Timeline
Welder/builder
Tri-City Signs
08.2022 - 08.2025
Driver, Owner Operator
Hirschalbach Trucking
05.2015 - 01.2018
Driver
K-3BMI
08.2010 - 05.2015
GED - Basic
Kearney State College