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John Soltau

Kingston,,Jamaica

Summary

Hardworking Transportation professional with superior record of towing cars, vans and trucks of all sizes using different hauling vehicles. Knowledgeable about roadside assistance procedures and experienced in working with law enforcement professionals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Diligent Food Preparation Worker helping serve up high quality meals through fine attention to detail and proactive customer service. Skilled at inventory management and restocking to keep food items fresh and readily accessible for cooking. Enforces strict sanitation practices to meet regulatory compliance standards. Committed Correctional Officer with passion for criminal justice. Experienced in maximum and medium security locations. Extensively trained in suicide prevention and defensive tactical techniques.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer

Deparment Of Correction Services
Kingston, Jamaica
01.1995 - 02.2015
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
  • Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches.
  • Led disciplinary hearings and made recommendations for sentencing.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities
  • Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release

Truck Driver

Zoukie Trucking Service
Kingston, Jamaica
02.2015 - 03.2020
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • 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.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
  • Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
  • Invoiced, collected monies due and settled accounts with shippers each day.
  • Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
  • Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels

Education

High School Diploma -

Junior Second High School
Kingston Jamaica
01.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Kingston College
Kinston Jamaica
01.2000

Skills

  • State and Federal Regulations
  • GPS Applications
  • Vehicle Defect or Damage Reporting
  • Delivery Instructions Verification
  • CB Radio Communication
  • Delivery Documentation
  • Hospitality Management
  • Basic Food Service
  • Efficient and Detail-Oriented
  • Building Customer Trust and Loyalty
  • Customer Data Confidentiality
  • Responding to Difficult Customers

Timeline

Truck Driver

Zoukie Trucking Service
02.2015 - 03.2020

Correctional Officer

Deparment Of Correction Services
01.1995 - 02.2015

High School Diploma -

Junior Second High School

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Kingston College
John Soltau