JAMES J ZAK Sr.
Hickman,NE
Summary
To obtain employment as a Professional Truck Driver utilizing my CDL and Truck Driving experience. Experienced with safe and efficient driving practices. Utilizes knowledge of route planning and vehicle maintenance to ensure smooth operations. Track record of consistently meeting delivery schedules and maintaining high safety standards. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning OTR Trucking field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Unarmed Security Officer
HoChunk Inc. Dba WarHorse Casino
Lincoln, NE
03.2026 - Current
- Ensure the safety of all guests, team members, and property
- Assist with the secure transfer of money and gaming chips
- Maintain compliance with internal policies and NRGC regulations
- Control access to restricted areas and the video lottery facility
- Provide assistance and information to guests and employees as needed
DRIVER
Lincoln Auto Auction
Waverly, NE
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Pick up and delivery of vehicles from customers
- Excellent customer service
- Safe operation of vehicles
Truck Driver, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Nebco Inc Dba Ready Mixed Concrete
Lincoln, NE
05.2020 - 04.2025
- Delivery of product to customers
- Excellent customer service
- Safe operation of company vehicles
- Pre and Post Trip Inspections as required by DOT
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Ensured adherence to federal and state transportation laws during operations.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding delivery status, fostering positive relationships through effective communication.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- 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.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck.
Parts Sales Manager
Autozoners Llc
Memphis, TN
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Customer Service
- Managerial Duties
- Stock store
- Trained and mentored staff on product knowledge, enhancing customer service and sales effectiveness.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Assisted with merchandising efforts within the store, ensuring that products were displayed effectively to maximize visibility and stimulate sales growth.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, and open communication among staff members.
- Addressed escalated customer issues promptly, implementing solutions that satisfied both the client's needs and company policies.
- Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and automotive service departments.
- Increased parts sales by developing and maintaining strong relationships with customers.
Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weap, Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialists and Crew Members, All Other
US ARMY
Fort Knox, KY
12.2005 - 02.2021
- Tactical Transport Helicopter Repair UH-60
- Combat Medic
- Ammunition NCO
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
Corrections Corporal
Nebraska Department Of Corrections
Lincoln, NE
11.2000 - 02.2014
- Maintain custody and security of inmates in a correctional institution.
- Conduct searches of inmates and areas that inmates were to occupy.
- Provided support during emergency situations, effectively managing crisis incidents while prioritizing safety for all involved parties.
- Managed the transportation of inmates to court appearances or external appointments while ensuring security measures were upheld at all times.
- Monitored inmate behavior, maintaining order and security throughout the facility.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant AAMA - Medical Assistant
Southeast Community College
NE09-2018
Skills
- CDL B (issued 06/2025; expires 06/2030)
- CDLP A (issued 06/2025; expires 06/2026)
- Tank Endorsement (issued 06/2020)
- Passenger, Doubles/Triples, Tank and Hazardous Endorsements (issued 06/2025)
- Situational awareness
- Facility security
- Building security
- Crowd control
- Access control management
- Emergency response
- First aid administration
- Public safety protocols
- Law enforcement collaboration
- Entrance control
- Entrance monitoring
- Employee assistance
- Building patrol
- Team player
- Adaptable and flexible
- Keen observer
- Honest and dependable
- Reliable and responsible
- Customer service
- Punctuality
- Cooperative attitude
- Risk assessment
- Professional demeanor
- De-escalation techniques
- Security operations experience
- Dispatch
- Federal and state regulation compliance
- Security regulation enforcement
- Teamwork
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 2-4 staff members.
- Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.
- Promoted products and encouraged customers to upgrade their existing product plans.
- Monetary Transactions - Handled cash, check, credit and automatic debit card transactions with 100% accuracy.
- Safely operated 15-ton concrete mixer trucks around highly congested construction sites.
Affiliations
Retired NCO US Army
Member, Grace Lutheran Church ELCA
Past Member, AAMA
Certification
- 06/2025 CDLP A Nebraska DMV
- 06/2020 CDL B Nebraska DMV
Timeline
Unarmed Security Officer
HoChunk Inc. Dba WarHorse Casino
03.2026 - Current
DRIVER
Lincoln Auto Auction
08.2025 - 01.2026
Parts Sales Manager
Autozoners Llc
04.2023 - 10.2024
Truck Driver, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Nebco Inc Dba Ready Mixed Concrete
05.2020 - 04.2025
Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weap, Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialists and Crew Members, All Other
US ARMY
12.2005 - 02.2021
Corrections Corporal
Nebraska Department Of Corrections
11.2000 - 02.2014
Certified Medical Assistant AAMA - Medical Assistant
Southeast Community College
Honors & Activities
Extra Miler Award