Joe Werthen
Copperas Cove,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Truck Driver
4c Transportation
09.2023 - Current
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Reviewed transportation and shipping documentation and manifests to verify accuracy of inventory counts.
Commercial Truck Driver
Venture Logistics
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Logged daily delivery details, customer issues and mileage to maintain open communication with management and keep compliant records.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Reviewed transportation and shipping documentation and manifests to verify accuracy of inventory counts.
- Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collected payment for services when required
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Commercial Truck Driver/Trainer/Academic Instructor
Frozen Food Express
04.2018 - 08.2022
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Logged daily delivery details, customer issues and mileage to maintain open communication with management and keep compliant records.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Reviewed transportation and shipping documentation and manifests to verify accuracy of inventory counts.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
- Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Delivered instructional presentations on equipment use, focusing on efficiency and safety.
- Tracked attendance and evaluated progress for assigned trainees.
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Correctional Sergeant/Trainer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
10.2011 - 04.2018
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
- Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
- Analyzed team performance and identified opportunities for additional training.
- Prepared and presented supplementary learning material to support structured lessons.
- Tracked attendance and evaluated progress for assigned trainees.
- Implemented diverse instructional methods, optimizing trainee engagement.
- Delivered instructional presentations on equipment use, focusing on efficiency and safety.
- Firearms/Munitions Instructor
- Defensive Tactics Instructor
- CPR Instructor
- Armory Custodian
- Key Control Officer
Security Officer
Titus Regional Medical Center
03.2008 - 10.2011
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle and by foot.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
Production Machine Operator
Robroy Industries
06.2005 - 03.2008
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Helped with change-overs and set up to assist with job preparation and production functions.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Maintained quality of product by checking labels, packaging and other factors.
Quality Control Manager
Lone Star Tubular Service Inc
02.2003 - 06.2005
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Developed and analyzed quality control processes and deliverables to determine present standards and establish recommended action plans.
- Collaborated with development teams, internal customers, and product line management to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to distributors.
- Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Jordan Company
01.2002 - 02.2003
- Dismantled electrical machinery to replace faulty switches and electrical and mechanical system elements.
- Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
- Adhered to safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria to maximize preventive controls.
- Reviewed equipment areas to observe conditions impacting design and identified solutions to technical issues that arose during installation.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance activities and retained copy of equipment programs as backups.
Installation Technician
Camber Corporation
03.2000 - 01.2002
- Followed all company guidelines regarding safety procedures when out in field.
- Evaluated equipment to determine if it needed to be repaired or replaced.
- Used hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing, and drilling of various types of installations.
- Maintained updated knowledge of all equipment, products, and services to properly educate customers.
31U Signal Support Systems Specialist
United States Army
10.1989 - 06.1996
- Provided maintenance and technical assistance to commanders and staff in regards to signal support systems.
- Supervised and assisted with battlefield signal support systems and terminal devices.
- Handled all troubleshooting tasks for signal support services, which included radio, wire and battlefield automated systems.
- Trained users to connect to and utilize Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs).
- Tracked and detected network service disruptions using computer systems, scopes and meters.
- Utilized technical equipment to monitor network status in operational environments.
- Tested signal-level equipment for operational performance within prescribed tolerances.
- Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
Education
No Degree - Leadership, Management, And Assessment of Training
CTC
Killeen, Tx03.1993
GED -
NTCC
Mount Pleasant, Tx08.1989
Skills
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Equipment Operation
- Customer Satisfaction
- Managing Schedules
- Vehicle Inspections
- Teaching Strategies
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Assessment
- Instructional Methods
Timeline
Commercial Truck Driver
4c Transportation
09.2023 - Current
Commercial Truck Driver
Venture Logistics
08.2022 - 09.2023
Commercial Truck Driver/Trainer/Academic Instructor
Frozen Food Express
04.2018 - 08.2022
Correctional Sergeant/Trainer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
10.2011 - 04.2018
Security Officer
Titus Regional Medical Center
03.2008 - 10.2011
Production Machine Operator
Robroy Industries
06.2005 - 03.2008
Quality Control Manager
Lone Star Tubular Service Inc
02.2003 - 06.2005
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Jordan Company
01.2002 - 02.2003
Installation Technician
Camber Corporation
03.2000 - 01.2002
31U Signal Support Systems Specialist
United States Army
10.1989 - 06.1996
No Degree - Leadership, Management, And Assessment of Training
CTC
GED -
NTCC