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Fernando Smith

Orlando,STATE_US

Summary

Detail-oriented medical courier with experience in route planning and delivery coordination. Known for strong customer service skills and adherence to safety protocols, ensuring high-quality service in delivery of medical supplies and sensitive materials. Honorably discharged 17 1/2 year U.S. Army Veteran.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Courier

AdventHealth CFD Courier Team
Apopka, FL
07.2025 - Current
  • Operate company vehicles to deliver medical supplies efficiently and safely.
  • Ensured accurate tracking of deliveries using electronic logging systems.
  • Communicate effectively with healthcare staff to coordinate timely pickups and drop-offs.
  • Adhered to safety protocols and regulations during transportation of sensitive materials.

Cook

Valencia Hills Health and Rehab-Lakeland,
Lakeland, FL
12.2014 - 10.2025
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to accommodate residents' special dietary requirements. Prepared meals for a 300 bed facility in compliance with safety regulations.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas.

Bus Driver

Citrus Connection
Lakeland, FL
12.2024 - 04.2025
  • Worked the para division
  • Provided Services for handicap,elderly, mentally challenged etc; Delivered to hospital,doctors appointments, grocery shopping providing transportation wherever needed..
  • Adhered to traffic regulations and safety protocols, maintaining a secure environment for all riders.
  • Assisted passengers with boarding and disembarking, providing excellent customer service and support.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections, identifying and reporting maintenance needs to ensure vehicle reliability.

Truck Driver Class A

Trans-Phos, Inc
Mulberry, FL
06.2017 - 09.2023

• Transport different types of materials to different mine locations for mosaic. Polk,Hillsborough, Manatee County including the ports.

• Also Sulfur, Wet rock,dry rock, hazmat material etc

• Hurricane season company work with FEMA.

• licenses include class A, Hazmat, Tanker

• Vehicle; Tractor Trailer end dump

Driver

Republic Services of Tampa
Tampa, FL
10.2015 - 07.2017
  • Operated commercial vehicles to ensure timely waste collection and delivery.
  • Adhered to safety regulations and maintained compliance with local traffic laws.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure vehicle readiness.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries and concerns promptly.
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.

Truck Driver

Pepsi Co Bottling
Riviera Beach, FL
01.2006 - 06.2013
  • Operated commercial vehicles to transport products efficiently and safely.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Managed delivery schedules, optimizing routes for timely arrivals.
  • Maintained accurate logs of hours driven and mileage for reporting purposes.

Driver

CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY-
Riviera Beach, FL
08.2005 - 01.2006
  • Trained new drivers on company policies, safe driving practices, and operational procedures.
  • Collaborated with dispatch teams to optimize schedules and improve service reliability.
  • Transporting company equipment, servicing equipments, and customer service

Program Supervisor

Live Oak Academy
Lakeland, FL
04.2002 - 12.2004
  • Supervised program development, ensuring alignment with educational standards and organizational goals.
  • Led team training sessions to enhance instructional strategies and foster professional growth among staff.
  • Implemented performance evaluation systems to assess staff effectiveness and improve program outcomes.
  • Responsible for a level six female juvenile facility 16 beds supervise 6 to 8 staff members oversee daily operations training and ensuring safety and security of all staff and inmates.

Unit Manager

Correctional Service Corp.
Polk City, FL
03.1999 - 04.2002
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with facility regulations and safety standards.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for new staff to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated inmate management strategies, maintaining order while promoting rehabilitation initiatives.
  • Led incident response teams, ensuring prompt resolution of conflicts and emergencies within the facility.
  • Responsible for a level a operation high risk male juvenile facility 350 beds supervise 12 to 15 staff members.

OTR Driver

JB Hunt Trucking Co Flatbed Division
Tampa, FL
02.1996 - 03.1999
  • Operated flatbed trucks to transport freight safely and efficiently across long distances.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance with safety regulations and maintenance standards.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatch for route optimization and timely deliveries.
  • Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, vehicle conditions, and delivery timelines per regulatory requirements.

Security Officer

Home Depot Corporate
Atlanta, GA
08.1995 - 02.1996
  • Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of customers and employees.
  • Conducted regular inspections of facility to identify potential safety hazards.
  • Responded promptly to incidents, ensuring appropriate protocols were followed.
  • Collaborated with local law enforcement to enhance community safety initiatives.

Education

Criminal Justice

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

High School Diploma -

Kathleen Senior High School
Lakeland, FL
06-1977

Skills

  • Attention to confidentiality
  • Handling pharmaceutical materials
  • Route planning
  • Clean Class A driving record
  • Cooking (2 years)
  • Warehouse experience (8 years)
  • Commercial driving (8 years)
  • End dump (8 years)
  • Merchandising (6 years)
  • Forklift operation (2 years
  • Manual transmission (4 years)

    Commercial Driving (4 years)

    Supervising/Management experience (10 years)

Timeline

Medical Courier

AdventHealth CFD Courier Team
07.2025 - Current

Bus Driver

Citrus Connection
12.2024 - 04.2025

Truck Driver Class A

Trans-Phos, Inc
06.2017 - 09.2023

Driver

Republic Services of Tampa
10.2015 - 07.2017

Cook

Valencia Hills Health and Rehab-Lakeland,
12.2014 - 10.2025

Truck Driver

Pepsi Co Bottling
01.2006 - 06.2013

Driver

CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY-
08.2005 - 01.2006

Program Supervisor

Live Oak Academy
04.2002 - 12.2004

Unit Manager

Correctional Service Corp.
03.1999 - 04.2002

OTR Driver

JB Hunt Trucking Co Flatbed Division
02.1996 - 03.1999

Security Officer

Home Depot Corporate
08.1995 - 02.1996

Criminal Justice

Columbus State University

High School Diploma -

Kathleen Senior High School
Fernando Smith