Galen Howard
Morris Chapel,TN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Receptionist/ NEMT Driver
Quinco Mental Health Center
Savannah, TN
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Educated patients on safe transfer techniques while preparing them for transport.
- Informed family members of patient's arrival at the assigned destination.
- Followed all safety guidelines while transporting patients in a wheelchair or bed.
- Greeted and assisted patients in wheelchairs to their appointments.
- Recorded accurate times of departure and arrival on log sheets.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on all transport vehicles before use.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport vehicles and equipment.
- Provided timely transportation services for outpatients to various medical facilities.
- Greeted patient and explained transport plan and destination.
Direct Support Professional
Hardin County Skills
Savannah, TN
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
Pilot Car Driver
T&R Transport
Morris Chapel, TN
09.2013 - 12.2017
- Verified accuracy of bill of lading documents prior to departure from loading site.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding travel times, delays due to weather or traffic conditions, detours or any other changes in plans that may arise during transport.
- Provided support services including flagging operations, escorting over-dimensional loads and providing route surveys.
- Gave verbal warnings using loud speakers whenever necessary while leading an oversized load convoy.
Assembly Line Production Worker
Standex
Savannah, TN
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Met production goals by efficiently managing time while working on the assembly line.
- Followed detailed verbal or written instructions and visual aids to perform assembly work.
- Inspected parts for defects during each step of the assembly process to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Inspected parts for proper insertion and placement.
- Successfully assembled and installed components, equipment, wiring, and piping systems to meet production standards.
Computer Graphic Designer
Liquid Grafix
Pickwick, TN
09.2009 - 08.2012
- Collaborated with clients to determine project requirements and develop solutions that meet their needs.
- Developed graphics and illustrations for webpages, brochures, and logos.
- Performed color correction or retouching on photos when needed.
- Managed multiple projects at once while meeting tight deadlines.
- Consulted with clients during meetings to discuss ideas for upcoming projects.
- Composed original artwork using a variety of mediums including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Produced promotional displays, packaging and marketing collateral for retail environments.
- Developed graphics, logos and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites.
Hot Shot Driver
Utah transport
Santaquin, UT
01.2007 - 07.2009
- Communicated with dispatch team regarding any changes or delays in scheduled pickups or deliveries.
- Inspected trucks before each trip to ensure proper functioning of brakes, lights, tires, mirrors, and other essential components.
- Performed minor mechanical repairs such as changing oil or checking tire pressure levels.
- Checked cargo against shipping documents prior to departure from pick-up location and upon arrival at destination point.
CDL Student
Roadmaster Driver School
West Valley, UT
10.2006 - 11.2006
- Followed all applicable traffic laws and maintained safe driving practices at all times.
- Monitored fuel levels, oil, coolant, brakes, tires. for all assigned vehicles.
- Demonstrated proficiency in coupling, uncoupling tractor, trailer combinations safely.
- Maintained daily logs of hours driven and miles traveled according to DOT regulations.
Screen Printer and Embroider
Designer Tees
Englewood, FL
01.2004 - 06.2006
- Set up hoops on shirts for embroider; also did hats, jackets, bags, set up machines with right thread colors, fix problems whenever needed.
- Adjusted tension settings on press according to job specifications.
- Cleaned screens with solvents and power washers to ensure quality prints.
- Evaluated screen mesh counts, emulsion type, thickness, squeegee hardness, angle selection based on substrate material being printed.
- Applied emulsion and exposed screens using UV light for image setting.
- Worked with clients to design custom prints including images and color.
Education
CDL -
Road Master Trucking School
UT11.2006
Associates of applied science - Commercial Art
Utah Valley State University
Orem, UT01.1998
Some College (No Degree) - Illustration
Ringling School Of Art And Design
Sarasota, FL04-1994
High School Diploma -
Western Alamance High School
Elon, NC05-1990
South Elementary School
Mebane, NC05-1983
Skills
- Computer Graphics
- Corel Draw
- Screen printing
- Embroidery
- Vinyl installer
- Mural painting
- Digital imagery
- Image manipulation
- Logo creation
- Production Layouts
- Digital graphics
Phone
731-412-8702
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Front Receptionist/ NEMT Driver
Quinco Mental Health Center
01.2020 - 05.2023
Direct Support Professional
Hardin County Skills
01.2018 - 11.2019
Pilot Car Driver
T&R Transport
09.2013 - 12.2017
Assembly Line Production Worker
Standex
09.2012 - 08.2013
Computer Graphic Designer
Liquid Grafix
09.2009 - 08.2012
Hot Shot Driver
Utah transport
01.2007 - 07.2009
CDL Student
Roadmaster Driver School
10.2006 - 11.2006
Screen Printer and Embroider
Designer Tees
01.2004 - 06.2006
CDL -
Road Master Trucking School
Associates of applied science - Commercial Art
Utah Valley State University
Some College (No Degree) - Illustration
Ringling School Of Art And Design
High School Diploma -
Western Alamance High School
South Elementary School
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