Jarod Waite
Schertz,TX
Summary
Motivated Professional Driver highly effective at moving loads quickly and safely. Demonstrated track record of success over 7 years in the field. Ready to apply experience and skills to a challenging new role with long-term potential.
Motivated business owner bringing 4 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
My wife now runs the back end of the business, I may pop in once or twice a week on spare time. I miss driving as a career and am highly eager to work for UPS due to your companies wonderful reputation and employee word of mouth.
Thank you for your consideration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Raw Vape LLC
05.2019 - Current
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
- Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
- Interviewed and hired ideal candidates to assist with logistics and tasks of business.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Cruel Oil/Natural Gas Tanker Driver
Connect Transport
03.2013 - 10.2019
- (Connect Transport is no longer in operation)
- Operated controls to load tanks at fuel distribution depots.
- Followed OSHA and DOT requirements to minimize risks and company liabilities.
- Drove tanker trucks to make deliveries of natural gas and crude oil.
- Measured crude oil before and after loading and took precautions to avoid spills.
- Maneuvered large tanker trucks into very tight spaces for loading and unloading purposes.
- Performed pre- and post-trip inspections on trucks and equipment to immediately identify issues requiring repair.
- Adhered to all safe driving laws and regulations when operating tanker truck for crude oil transportation.
- Represented company professionally and built lasting relationships with customers and other drivers.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
Fuel Transport Driver
Neal Inc.
10.2014 - 04.2019
- (Neal Inc. is no longer in operation, I left this career to pursue entrepreneurship)
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Executed correct processes when delivering chemicals on highways, meeting Department of Transportation standards for every load.
- Performed regular inspections on tanker trucks, identifying issues requiring repair.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Operated controls to load tanks at fuel distribution depots.
- Drove tanker trucks to make deliveries of gasoline, lubricating oil and crude oil to customers.
Non Emergency Passenger Medical Transport
Patriot Mobility
01.2010 - 03.2011
- I worked here for a little over a year, the company then let myself and nearly all other employees go due to losing their VA contract, shortly after losing their contract they went out of business. I then decided to pursue truck driving as a career path.
- Assisted handicapped customers to safely complete transfers between van and facility.
- Successfully operated GPS devices, radios and cellular devices to optimize route and maintain dispatch communications.
- Maintained professional image and attitude to positively represent transport company and help build reputation for excellent customer service.
- Effectively communicated with dispatch to schedule transport progression and receive new orders.
- Achieved daily preparation for vehicle inspections prior to travel.
- Safely secured clientele in wheelchairs and on gurneys within van for successful, safe transportation.
- Moved patients up and down inclines and stairs safely using wheelchairs and gurneys.
- Reported facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel and law enforcement officials.
Education
No Degree - Business And Managerial Economics
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX01.2021
High School Diploma -
Madison High School
San Antonio, TX06.2017
Skills
- I have a wide variety of skills I was a professional driver for many years, I now run a successful small business
- I've safely transported wheelchair/handicap clients from point A to point B
- I then obtained a Class A CDL, tanker and hazmat endorsements and continued to safely transport crude oil, natural gas, fuel, and diesel for approximately seven years
- I was raised as a hard working man and take pride in all aspects of my life including work ethic, promptness, and a limitless amount of drive to better myself as well as my family
- I'm well spoken, strong and intelligent I value the little things and the large things My goals are never ending
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Raw Vape LLC
05.2019 - Current
Fuel Transport Driver
Neal Inc.
10.2014 - 04.2019
Cruel Oil/Natural Gas Tanker Driver
Connect Transport
03.2013 - 10.2019
Non Emergency Passenger Medical Transport
Patriot Mobility
01.2010 - 03.2011
No Degree - Business And Managerial Economics
San Antonio College
High School Diploma -
Madison High School
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