Eric Vaughn
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Accomplished Lead Driver at Veyer Logistics, adept in vehicle maintenance and route planning, enhanced team productivity by implementing creative solutions and strong leadership. Excelled in high-pressure environments, significantly improving delivery efficiency. Skilled in relationship building and adaptability, consistently achieved customer satisfaction for Frito-Lay through expert navigation and communication.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Driver
Veyer Logistics
11.2018 - Current
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Sale Rep/Delivery Driver
Frito-Lay
01.2009 - 09.2018
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
- Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
Education
High School Diploma -
De La Salle
New Orleans, LA08.2007
Skills
- Strong leadership abilities
- Goal Setting
- Problem-Solving
- City and non-city driving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Accident reporting
- Professionalism
- Route Planning
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
- Task Prioritization
- Route Management
- Passenger Safety
- Safety Protocols
- Vehicle inspections
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
- Cargo Loading
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship Building
- GPS and route planning
Certification
FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION
Timeline
Lead Driver
Veyer Logistics
11.2018 - Current
Sale Rep/Delivery Driver
Frito-Lay
01.2009 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
De La Salle
FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION
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