Jacob Downum
Gardnerville,NV
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Foreman
All Star Rents
Sparks, NV
07.2019 - 06.2025
- Reduced waste production through recycling initiatives, contributing to the company''s sustainability efforts.
- Distributed inspection observations and findings.
- Enhanced output through strategic delegation aligned with team expertise.
- Optimized peak period performance by anticipating workload changes.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by coordinating and supervising daily tasks for the yard team.
- Optimized space utilization through efficient inventory management, leading to a well-organized yard environment.
- Played an integral role in successful project completion by effectively coordinating yard staff and resources on a consistent basis.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with loaders, forklifts and other heavy equipment and supervised routine maintenance, inspection and registration to maintain good operating condition.
- Notified manager of significant overstocks, shortages and quality returns to maintain accurate inventory and expedite reorder.
- Worked closely with personnel, customers, and contractors to resolve problems.
- Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
- Oversaw preventive maintenance and scheduled repairs to maximize vehicle and equipment performance.
- Reviewed orders, production schedules, blueprints and shipping or receiving notices and assigned work sequences and material shipping dates and destinations.
Counter Salesperson
Wesco Dostribution
Sacramento, CA
06.2016 - 07.2019
- Built strong rapport with customers, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing personalized service and product recommendations.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining accountability for register balances throughout shifts.
- Performed daily store opening and closing procedures, ensuring security and readiness for business operations.
- Supported store merchandising efforts by assisting with visual displays, replenishment, and pricing updates.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently, demonstrating professionalism and empathy at all times.
- Assisted in maintaining a well-organized merchandise display for easy customer browsing.
Bussed
Katie’s Country Kitchen
Gardnerville, NV
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Completed side work duties, ensuring that all necessary supplies were stocked for shift success.
- Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
- Anticipated server needs, proactively refilling water glasses and removing empty plates from tables.
Education
General Studies
Douglas High Sxhool
Gardnerville, NV06.2013
Skills
- Materials handling
- Heavy equipment operation
- Load planning
- Equipment control
- Workflow optimization
- Warehouse operations oversight
- Incident reporting
- Heavy machinery operation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Vehicle inspection
- Team building
- Coaching and mentoring
- Task delegation
- Staff training
References
Jillian Nahman (650) 714 - 4289
Organizer/Buisness Development IBEW Local 401
Paul Isherwood (775) 671-1280
General Manager of All Star Rents
Timeline
Yard Foreman
All Star Rents
07.2019 - 06.2025
Counter Salesperson
Wesco Dostribution
06.2016 - 07.2019
Bussed
Katie’s Country Kitchen
01.2012 - 04.2013
General Studies
Douglas High Sxhool