Erin Birdwell
Gadsden,AL
Summary
Dedicated worker with a diverse skill set and extensive background in various industries. Seeking a fulfilling career opportunity rather than just a job. Aspires to join a company that recognizes and values contributions. Confident in ability to bring significant value to any organization. Committed to continuous learning and eager to acquire new knowledge. Ultimately, goal is to build a successful career that effectively provides for family's needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
ER Towing & Recovery
02.2024 - Current
- Achieved timely deliveries by planning efficient routes and adhering to schedules.
- Maintained accurate logbooks for DOT compliance, minimizing fines and violations.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development courses related to CDL truck driving, staying up-to-date on industry changes.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
Delivery Driver
FedEx Express
02.2016 - 02.2024
- Answered customer inquiries regarding shipments and provided updates on package arrival.
- Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
- Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.
- Developed strong sense of most efficient routes to avoid traffic and construction on local roads and highways.
- Tracked delivery information, mileage and fuel use while on shift.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes using GPS navigation and mapping tools.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills in consistently meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality or safety.
Fitter/Welder
Trinity Meyer
02.2013 - 01.2016
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Pest Control Technician
A-1 Exterminating
01.2012 - 02.2013
- Deployed physical baits, glue boards and traps to catch and eliminate interior pests.
- Located and evaluated pest damage to buildings and grounds to determine extent and optimal corrective actions.
- Calculated expected costs, obtained payment and provided customers with documentation to maintain accounting accuracy.
- Removed debris such as webs and nests from property to support comprehensive pest control strategies.
- Conducted property and building walk-throughs to assess conditions, identify infestations and isolate sources.
- Factored in current climate and property specifications when preparing and applying chemicals.
- Applied basic mathematical skills to properly calculate fumigant needs for specific building size and exterior footprint.
- Inspected all equipment for proper functionality to effectively facilitate application.
- Achieved consistent 100% customer satisfaction rate.
- Inspected commercial and residential buildings and structures for pest issues.
- Earned strong positive feedback from customers demonstrated through positive social media reviews.
- Provided natural pesticide suggestions to alleviate less harmful pests like pantry moths, fruit flies and stink bugs.
- Utilized site data and diagrams to identify optimal treatment plans and prevent recurrence of infestation.
- Wrote detailed reports for each job, noting sanitation and structural issues that could potentially lead to pest activity.
- Applied chemical solutions on building surfaces to eliminate pests.
- Drove to customer residences and places of business to inspect for pests.
- Performed general pest control solutions such as bed bug and termite inspections and treatments.
- Attended company workshops and seminars to learn about most up-to-date information and methods regarding pest control.
- Responded to customer phone calls and emails quickly to maximize service and improve retention rates.
- Applied pesticides to inside and outside of structures utilizing company protocols.
- Determined most efficient method to get rid of pests depending upon type of bug and degree of infestation.
- Created access to infested locations by cutting or boring into buildings.
- Uncovered structural issues caused by termites and notified customer.
- Adhered to most stringent safety procedures when applying chemicals.
- Completed required treatment documentation while on-site and returned paperwork to office for processing.
Production/Stamping Press Operator
Prince Metal Stamping USA
06.2011 - 02.2012
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Followed technical documentation, including tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Manually set up machinery and equipment, including lathes and grinders.
- Ran heavy duty lathes, boring machines, mills, planers and grinders to craft products.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
- Set up and operated various machine tools and jigs to produce precision parts.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics for production runs.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operati
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Buffed out minor scratches and imperfections to improve product quality.
- Boxed, labeled and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Prevented equipment jams or wasted materials by setting and verifying accurate parts clearances.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Removed rough spots to enhance parts alignment and improve finishes.
- Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools for proper functionality.
- Checked position and alignment of each component to prevent errors and minimize materials waste.
- Sampled and tested final products to check conformance with production tolerances.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Identified machinery malfunctions by performing troubleshooting tasks.
- Performed hand-finishing of final products after assembling component parts for items.
- Calibrated equipment to maintain optimal performance.
- Used basic mathematical abilities to calculate materials, hourly rates and other relevant details.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gadsden City High School
Gadsden, AL05.2011
Skills
- GPS Navigation Proficiency
- Safe Driving Practices
- Basic mechanical knowledge
- Strong Communication Skills
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- Adherence to Regulations
- Accurate record keeping
- Emergency response readiness
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- GPS Navigation
- Physical Stamina and Endurance
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
- Pretrip inspections
- Route planning expertise
- Load securement knowledge
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Inclement weather driving
- Commercial driving
- Vehicle Maintenance
- DOT Compliance
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Clean MVR
- Equipment Operation
- Warehouse Operations
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Heavy Lifting
- Local routes understanding
- Dispatch Communication
- Heavy hauling
- Dry vans
- Landoll
- Low Boy and RGN
- Flat Bed
- Heavy Wrecker
- Roll Back
- Equipment Hauling
- Towing & Recovery
- Repo
- Accident Scene Operation & Clean-up
- Hand and power tools
- Material prepping
- Welding
- Precision measuring tools
- Blueprint Reading
- Parts Fabrication
- Electrical knowledge
- Cutting and Grinding
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Press maintenance
- Material Handling
- Mechanical skills
- Machinery inspection
- Equipment Repair
- Chemicals handling
- Safety Protocols
- Integrated Pest Management
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
ER Towing & Recovery
02.2024 - Current
Delivery Driver
FedEx Express
02.2016 - 02.2024
Fitter/Welder
Trinity Meyer
02.2013 - 01.2016
Pest Control Technician
A-1 Exterminating
01.2012 - 02.2013
Production/Stamping Press Operator
Prince Metal Stamping USA
06.2011 - 02.2012
High School Diploma -
Gadsden City High School
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