Frederick Finklea
Summary
Hardworking and reliable employee enthusiastic about learning the wine and spirits distribution field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to company success. Offers multitasking and problem solving abilities to stay on top of team goals. Motivated to provide professional service to internal and external customers.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver Supervisor/Delivery Truck Driver
Glazer's Distributors
10.2005 - 02.2015
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Delivered packages to customer businesses.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
- Balanced schedule and customer demands against team capabilities and available resources to meet performance objectives.
- Coordinated responses to emergencies by dispatching vehicles and bringing in additional personnel.
- Worked closely with personnel and customers to resolve problems.
- Reviewed orders, production schedules, blueprints and shipping or receiving notices and assigned work sequences and material shipping dates and destinations.
- Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
- Motivated workers to exceptional performance through innovative strategies.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Delivered packages on time while developing new routes with concern for both safety and weather.
- Removed and unloaded packages from diesel trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Operated equipment such as hand trucks, carts, dollies, forklifts, and pallet jacks to efficiently load and unload vehicles, consistently maintaining tight timetables.
- Delivered wine and spirits products from manufacturer to clients over 75-mile daily route.
- Checked orders at home base and customer locations to identify and correct errors.
- Offered every customer outstanding service, promoting high satisfaction and cementing loyalty.
0311 Infantry Rifleman
United States Marine Corps
11.1997 - 11.2005
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Led fire teams during battle drills and training exercises.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Maintained secure communication systems to relay information to and from command teams.
- Established defensive positions to protect against enemy forces.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Utilized advanced tactics to engage and neutralize enemy combatants.
- Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Monitored and reported enemy activity to command center.
- Applied first aid to squad members at camps and on battlefield.
- Coordinated with allied forces to achieve mission objectives.
- Helped restore war-torn areas by contributing to reconstruction operations.
- Executed directives from command center with necessary timeliness and efficiency.
- Directed reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence on enemy forces.
- Conducted safety briefings for squad members prior to missions.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of weapons and equipment to preserve operational readiness.
- Guided night patrols to search for enemy forces.
- Identified enemy targets using advanced surveillance techniques.
- Instructed squad members on proper use of weapons and equipment.
- Utilized advanced combat tactics to maintain safety during engagements.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize squad efficiency.
- Established defensive positions during hostile engagements.
- Led soldiers through successful engagements with enemy forces.
- Trained new infantry soldiers on standard operating procedures.
- Deployed countermeasures to repel enemy assaults.
Supply Truck Driver
Producers Rice Mill Inc
06.1998 - 02.2005
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and dollies with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Removed and unloaded packages from box trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Education
No Degree - Truck Driving
C-1 Truck Driving School
North Little Rock, AR09.2005
High School Diploma -
DeValls Bluff High School
DeValls Bluff, AR05.1997
Skills
- Equipment Operation
- Time Management
- Loading and unloading
- Stocking and Inventory
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cargo Handling
- Load Balancing
- Heavy Lifting
- Attention to Detail
- Order picking and processing
- Punctual and Reliable
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
Delivery Driver Supervisor/Delivery Truck Driver
Glazer's Distributors
10.2005 - 02.2015
Supply Truck Driver
Producers Rice Mill Inc
06.1998 - 02.2005
0311 Infantry Rifleman
United States Marine Corps
11.1997 - 11.2005
No Degree - Truck Driving
C-1 Truck Driving School
High School Diploma -
DeValls Bluff High School
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