Druw Bowen
Scott Depot,WV
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Postal Carrier
United States Post Office
Saint Albans, WV
09.2020 - Current
- Sorted and distributed incoming mail to appropriate locations.
- Organized outgoing mail in the correct order for delivery.
- Collected mail from post office boxes and delivered it to customers' homes or businesses.
- Performed daily maintenance of postal vehicle, including checking fluid levels, tire pressure, and other safety checks.
- Loaded mail onto truck for delivery route.
- Maintained records of all packages received and delivered along with any necessary paperwork.
- Delivered special-handling mail such as certified, insured, registered, and express items.
- Inspected mail bags to ensure they were properly sealed before loading them onto trucks for delivery.
- Provided excellent customer service when interacting with customers regarding postal services offered.
- Conducted regular inspections of postal equipment to ensure proper working condition.
- Reported any damaged or lost items to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
- Assisted in training new employees on sorting procedures and delivering routes.
- Adhered to company policies related to handling customer complaints professionally and promptly.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving hazardous materials or dangerous goods shipments.
- Ensured that all packages were correctly labeled according to USPS regulations prior to delivery.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of supplies needed for daily operations.
- Followed safety protocols while delivering packages in high traffic areas.
- Identified any suspicious activity or persons on route while making deliveries.
- Stayed up-to-date on changes in USPS regulations related to package handling.
- Routed all classes of mail in sequence of delivery along established route.
- Delivered mail along prescribed route and retrieved additional mail from relay boxes.
- Handled undeliverable mail in accordance with established procedures.
- Separated mail to be transported to relay boxes along route for subsequent delivery.
- Furnished customers with postal information and provided change of address information and other related postal forms.
- Obtained receipts for registered and certain insured mail.
- Observed road rules, weather and road conditions and other factors to maintain safe driving record.
- Obtained signed receipts for registered, certified and insured mail, collecting associated charges and completing necessary paperwork.
- Scanned labels on letters or parcels to confirm receipt.
- Delivered various types of mail on routes according to strict timelines.
- Used road maps or GPS to verify routes and designated addresses.
- Recorded address changes to redirect mail for residences or businesses.
- Delivered mail to residents and business within assigned area.
- Sorted mail for delivery, arranging mail in delivery sequence.
- Assisted customers by lifting heavy packages and placing parcels by front door or garage.
- Cleaned and checked over vehicle after completion of daily deliveries.
- Inspected delivery vehicle prior to shift, immediately reporting problems and safety hazards to supervisors.
- Bundled mail in preparation for delivery or transportation to relay boxes.
- Collected outgoing mail from homes and businesses to deliver to post office for processing.
Construction Worker
Giannini Construction
Smithers, WV
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Installed formwork for concrete structures according to specifications.
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
- Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all tools used during construction process ensuring that they were properly functioning at all times.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Monitored progress of construction activities making sure deadlines were met.
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Provided assistance to supervisors when needed completing additional duties as assigned.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths and heights.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
- Logged inventory to track supply counts, organize equipment and gather important materials.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Used wheelbarrow to move debris and material to designated areas on jobsite.
- Operated overhead lifts to move heavy and bulky work materials.
- Controlled traffic to protect work site integrity, crew safety and general public welfare.
- Used trowels and floats to smooth and finish freshly poured cement or concrete.
- Signaled operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery.
Contractor
Azzon Inc
Kimberly, WV
08.2013 - 04.2015
- Assisted craft workers from other trades and shops on variety of projects.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Utilized chainsaws and axes to remove trees and brush from pipeline right-of-way.
- Preserved integrity of pipelines by digging trenches for new installation or repairing existing lines.
- Arranged construction materials according to project needs.
- Organized tools and parts required for completing tasks according to job specifications provided by management.
- Reported any issues encountered during the course of work immediately to supervisor or appropriate personnel.
- Collaborated with team members in order to complete tasks efficiently and accurately within deadlines.
- Maintained cleanliness at worksites by properly disposing of waste materials and cleaning up after each shift.
- Operated a variety of power tools to cut pipes to size as needed.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Sports Management
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVSkills
- Load Balancing
- Route Navigation
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Postal Regulations
- Safety Awareness
- Weather Tolerance
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Geographical Knowledge
- GPS Use
- Mail Distribution
- Technology Use
- Safety Procedures
- Mail Sorting
- Team-Oriented and Dependable
- Power Tool Operation
- Traffic Routing
- Truck Loading
- Framing
- Equipment Operation
- Construction
- Safety and Compliance
- Materials Loading
- Working Independently
- Valid Driver's License
- Problem-Solving
- Physical Strength
- Punctual and Reliable
- Heavy Lifting
- Forklift Operation
Affiliations
- WVU FOOTBALL 2016-2019
Timeline
Postal Carrier
United States Post Office
09.2020 - Current
Construction Worker
Giannini Construction
05.2015 - 08.2016
Contractor
Azzon Inc
08.2013 - 04.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Sports Management
West Virginia University