Emmanuel Thomas
St Paul ,MN
Summary
Dynamic and safety-conscious driver with extensive experience at Uber Eats, excelling in timely deliveries and customer service. Proven ability in load monitoring and basic vehicle maintenance, complemented by strong time management and communication skills. Committed to optimizing routes and ensuring a positive experience for all customers.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Uber Eats
10.2020 - Current
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Communicated with passengers to provide information and assistance for excellent customer service and positive experiences.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
- Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
Lavatory Truck Driver
MSP Airport
10.2012 - 04.2019
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
Forklift Operator
Republic Services
09.2011 - 12.2014
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
Site Coordinator
Hoff Hilk Auction
08.2010 - 09.2013
- Scheduled staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events.
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
- Recruited volunteers to assist with fundraising and community outreach.
- Accurately documented all onsite issue using Software.
- Supervised crew of over Number employees.
- Developed and distributed event surveys to gather feedback and assess event success.
- Coordinated transportation and parking arrangements for guests and vendors.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
- Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
- Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
Ramp Agent
Delta Global Services
06.2006 - 07.2010
- Loaded and unloaded luggage and freight and assisted crew and travelers with bags for over Number daily flights.
- Positioned and towed aircraft from remote locations of airport to designated areas for operation.
- Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for immediate repair attention to avoid creating flight departure delays.
- Connected electrical power unit and hoses to aircraft.
- Coordinated ground crew activities to complete objectives on schedule.
- Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs.
- Guided aircraft into and out of parking positions using hand signals.
- Completed cargo manifests and flight paperwork for proper luggage and flight tracking.
- Deiced aircraft before takeoff for safety during inclement weather.
- Tracked flight schedules to promote on-time landings and avoid loading delays.
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
Baggage Handler
Globe Aviation
02.2003 - 05.2006
- Coordinated with ramp agents to verify baggage was placed on correct outgoing flight.
- Loaded passengers' property onto appropriate aircraft by collecting, sorting and checking baggage tags against flight lists.
- Observed safety and privacy procedures in handling passengers' property.
- Stocked aircraft cabins with necessary equipment and supplies.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Skills
- Delivery pickup
- Load monitoring
- Passenger transportation
- Commercial driving
- Daily logging
- Time management
- Basic vehicle maintenance
- Friendly and outgoing
- Safe driving practices
- Emergency response
- Valid Driver's license
- Transportation
- Multitask
- Negotiation
- Eye to hand dexterity
Timeline
Driver
Uber Eats
10.2020 - Current
Lavatory Truck Driver
MSP Airport
10.2012 - 04.2019
Forklift Operator
Republic Services
09.2011 - 12.2014
Site Coordinator
Hoff Hilk Auction
08.2010 - 09.2013
Ramp Agent
Delta Global Services
06.2006 - 07.2010
Baggage Handler
Globe Aviation
02.2003 - 05.2006