Joel Padilla
Speer Il,IL
Summary
With a proven track record at Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC, I excel in commercial driving and fostering positive customer relationships. My expertise includes maintaining a clean MVR and a Class A commercial driver's license, alongside a strong work ethic. Achieved significant repeat business as the owner of 360 Home and Lawn Care by prioritizing client satisfaction and efficient team management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
03.2023 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
School Bus Driver
Chillicothe School District
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
Owner
360 Home and Lawn Care
04.2018 - 09.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
Head of Grounds Maintenance
Rock Island School District
04.2004 - 06.2018
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA12-2010
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Commercial driving
- Safe driving
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Equipment maintenance
- Clean MVR
- Customer service
- Vehicle maintenance
- Tanker Endorsement
- Air brake certification
- Forklift operation
- Commercial driving experience
- Manual transmission
Certification
- Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Certificate - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
- Tanker Endorsement – Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)/IL.
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
03.2023 - Current
School Bus Driver
Chillicothe School District
09.2022 - 02.2023
Owner
360 Home and Lawn Care
04.2018 - 09.2022
Head of Grounds Maintenance
Rock Island School District
04.2004 - 06.2018
- Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Certificate - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
- Tanker Endorsement – Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)/IL.
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University
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