Heather Guminga
Taylors Falls,MN
Summary
Dedicated and professional driver with over six years of experience in safe and efficient transportation, consistently meeting delivery schedules while demonstrating exceptional navigation skills across long routes. A strong emphasis on teamwork, adaptability, and results-driven performance complements a solid foundation in vehicle maintenance, route planning, and strict adherence to safety regulations. Recognized for dependability and responsiveness to dynamic demands, eager to expand knowledge in equipment operation and contribute to team success through effective administrative, relationship-building, and problem-solving capabilities. Seeking a full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills alongside effective time management expertise.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Front Load Truck Driver
Aspen Waste Systems
Minneapolis, MN
12.2023 - Current
- Managed operation and maintenance of commercial vehicles for efficient waste collection routes.
- Implemented safety protocols and ensured compliance with regulations to maintain operational integrity during transportation.
- Engaged in proactive communication with dispatch to optimize delivery routes and ensure timely service.
- Assessed vehicle condition through thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational efficiency.
- Engaged with team members to identify and resolve challenges impacting service excellence and timely delivery.
- Refined loading processes to support efficient operations and improve overall productivity during collection shifts.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Monitored and enforced adherence to transportation safety protocols, resulting in a consistently clean driving record.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to ensure optimal job assignments by leveraging skillset expertise and geographical insights.
- Ensured vehicle cleanliness and organization to uphold high standards and readiness for inspections.
- Enhanced equipment reliability through timely reporting and resolution of maintenance challenges.
- Operated and maintained commercial vehicles for waste collection routes.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies during transportation.
Commercial Front Load Driver
Waste Management
Somerset, WI
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Maintained operator logs, forms and records in accordance with company policies and DOT regulations.
- Traveled to disposal sites to dump refuse and recyclable materials into appropriate locations.
- Drove and operated refuse vehicle on set route.
- Observed traffic laws and speed limits to avoid accidents.
- Refueled vehicle and checked fluid levels at completion of each shift.
- Checked road and weather conditions to determine impact on transportation routes.
- Used GPS for alternative routes during heavy traffic periods and road closures.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Dumped containers completely, left customer's location clean and free of debris, securely closed containers and prevented containers from inhibiting traffic flow.
- Drove garbage trucks on specified routes, collected and loaded solid waste and recyclables and transported to appropriate disposal or recycling sites.
- Communicated customer requests to dispatcher or manager and identified and reported containers needing repair or replacement.
- Notified management or dispatcher of service interruptions resulting from blocked containers, closed lots, streets or alleyways, and potential safety hazards.
- Worked closely with management to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices and reported incidents, accidents, injuries or property damage.
- Mastered commercial route navigation and serviced 50 to 80 customers per day using front load truck
School Bus Driver
Chisago Lakes Bus Services
Lindstrom, MN
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Learned and followed school transportation procedures.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Followed schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Used navigation equipment and two-way radio while remaining focused on safety.
- Maintained order and discipline on bus to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Performed routine bus maintenance and cleaning for ideal condition.
- Transported students and teachers on school activity trips while exercising responsible leadership.
- Adhered to schedules and safety protocols to enhance transportation service.
- Transported passengers on predetermined routes while obeying traffic regulations.
- Transported only authorized students and discharged at approved stops.
- Communicated emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors.
- Adhered to strict time requirements for bus route scheduling and reported delays to dispatch.
- Maintained order among passengers and explained safety rules and hazards.
- Complied with local traffic regulations and safety requirements for bus operation.
- Drove multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools and school activities.
- Inspected vehicle tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights and fluids to verify safe operation.
- Cleaned and sanitized bus interiors to lessen germ spread.
- Enforced safety rules as students boarded and exited buses and crossed streets near bus stops.
Homemaker
Self-employed
Taylors Falls, MN
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Planned Daily Activities
- Planned Breakfast and lunch menus
- Prepared meals
- Daily Driver To activities
- Helped with school work
- Negotiated and Solved Daily conflicts
- Housekeeping
Sales Associate
U Pull R Parts
East Bethel, MN
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Operated cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Helped customers by answering questions and offered product advice.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products, and services information.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Answered customer questions and responded quickly to problems and complaints in person, on phone and by email.
- Answered customer questions, shared product knowledge and researched pricing and availability.
- Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
- Conferred with customers to understand needs, recommend products and solve after-sale issues.
- Listened to customers to understand needs and refer to optimal services.
- Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
- Answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
Child Nutrition Assistant
Anoka Hennepin ISD 11
Anoka, MN
11.2014 - 09.2017
- Checked inventory levels and recorded supply usage on log sheets or in company software.
- Restocked cupboards, refrigerators and service stations with new food items or supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils, and work stations.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Adhered to food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face.
Education
GED -
Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MN10-2003
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Issue reporting
- Team collaboration
- Work ethic
- Organizational skills
- Communication
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Transportation safety
Timeline
Commercial Front Load Truck Driver
Aspen Waste Systems
12.2023 - Current
Commercial Front Load Driver
Waste Management
08.2021 - 04.2023
School Bus Driver
Chisago Lakes Bus Services
02.2020 - 08.2021
Homemaker
Self-employed
04.2019 - 02.2020
Sales Associate
U Pull R Parts
04.2018 - 01.2019
Child Nutrition Assistant
Anoka Hennepin ISD 11
11.2014 - 09.2017
GED -
Anoka Technical College
Education and Training
other