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Musician, spending time with my dog.
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John Schaaf

New York,NY

Summary

Experienced commercial driver offering exceptional skills in route planning, customer relations gained during many years in the transportation industry. Demonstrated record of safe and efficient vehicle operations combined with high client satisfaction scores.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Moving Company Driver

Man With A Van
New York, NY
01.2006 - 03.2022
  • Drive large Sprinter moving van for all company jobs.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Refilled truck after completing deliveries to return in ready-to-use condition.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Efficiently wrap and pack household and office goods to prevent damage while moving, assemble and disassemble furniture, give written estimates on large and small moves.
  • Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
    Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

Driver Supervisor

Prudential Securities
New York, NY
01.2001 - 02.2005
  • Drove a van that chauffeured executives to and from meetings and speaking engagements.
  • Planned optimal routes based on GPS software and knowledge of local traffic patterns.
  • Responsible for bringing van in for routine maintenance to keep in working order.
  • Assisted in dispatching messengers on their daily pickups and deliveries.
  • Became fully bonded for handling large amounts of stocks and bonds
  • Responsible for transporting stocks and bonds from main office to clearinghouse.

Driver

United Parcel Service, UPS
New York, NY
01.1990 - 02.2001
  • Responsible for driving a large manual package truck in New York City.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs after each shift.
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions. Received company safe driving awards.
  • Obtained customer signatures to complete and process paperwork.
  • Handled large amounts of cash and used scanners and handheld computers in tracking packages.
  • Member of Teamsters Union

Education

High School Diploma -

Rio Ameriana High School
Sacramento, CA

CDL Training

Roadway Driving School
Bronx, NY

Skills

  • Experienced Commercial Driver with CDL
  • Extensive knowledge of NYC and Tri State area
  • Accident Documentation
  • Managed small moving crew Trained new crew members
  • Problem Solving
  • Use of handheld computers and scanners to accomplish verification of merchandise
  • Loading and Unloading of many types of goods from fine art to designer cakes
  • Attention to Detail
  • GPS Applications
  • Customer Relations
  • Goods Wrapping and Security

Musician, spending time with my dog.

I have played bass guitar in several local bands. I have had 3 personal dogs in my life and I enjoy training them.

Timeline

Moving Company Driver

Man With A Van
01.2006 - 03.2022

Driver Supervisor

Prudential Securities
01.2001 - 02.2005

Driver

United Parcel Service, UPS
01.1990 - 02.2001

High School Diploma -

Rio Ameriana High School

CDL Training

Roadway Driving School

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