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Joseph B. Brown

Gurley

Summary

Professional driver skilled in safe and efficient transportation, vehicle maintenance, and route planning. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and meeting changing demands. Known for reliability and excellent customer service, consistently delivering results.

Logistics professional with hands-on experience in forklift operation, emphasizing precision and safety. Known for teamwork and reliability, adapting to shifting priorities. Skilled in inventory management and operating heavy machinery, bringing dependable and results-focused approach.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver

ABC Supply Co. Inc.
04.2006 - 07.2025
  • Drive and operate class A, B tractor trailer, various forklifts, make deliveries, and customer service.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.

Designer, CAD Operator (part Time)

American Pride Firearms
02.2014 - 09.2022
  • Designed and 3D modelled various components of firearms using AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Solid Works software.
  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.

Driver

Boral Brick
04.1999 - 05.2006
  • Drove and operated class A, B tractor trailer, various forklifts, make deliveries, customer service.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
  • Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.

Driver

Allen Freight Services
09.1996 - 02.1997
  • Drove and operated Semi-Tractor trailer over the road. Maintain logbook, pickup and deliver freight licensed in lower 48 states and Canada.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
  • Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.

Department Manager

Builders Square
12.1989 - 09.1996
  • Managed departmental work crew, manage inventory, customer service.
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
  • Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
  • Evaluated employee performance fairly and accurately, rewarding hard work while addressing areas needing improvement.
  • Optimized scheduling practices to ensure adequate staffing during peak business hours without sacrificing employee satisfaction or budgetary constraints.

ASM2

United States Navy
01.1986 - 02.1990
  • Aviation Support Equipment Technician Mechanical. Performed periodic maintenance, troubleshoot, maintained and repaired aviation supported equipment. Also performed corrosion control on both support equipment, as well as shipboard maintenance. Attended USN Class A School, Aviation firefighting school, Repaired Locker Fire Fighting School, Norfolk Naval Station. Completed requirements for advancement to Petty Officer Second Class. Received Sea Service commendation, USN Good Conduct Medal, and honorable discharge.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Drafting and Design Technologies

ITT Technical Institute
Madison, AL
01.2013

Skills

  • ACADEMIC FOCUS
  • Drafting and design technologies
  • Graphic design
  • Three-Dimensional Modeling
  • Architectural and Engineering design
  • Material selection
  • Sustainable Design
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • RAPID VISUALIZATION:
  • Basic representation techniques
  • Basic forms
  • Auto CAD 2012
  • Revit 2010
  • Inventor 2012
  • SolidWorks 2020
  • Auto CAD Civil 3D
  • 3DS Max
  • Structure of objects and space
  • Loading and unloading
  • Order picking
  • Warehouse safety
  • Truck loading
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Customer service
  • Pallet jack handling
  • Product verification
  • Route planning
  • Positive attitude
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Attention to detail
  • GPS and route planning
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Map reading and navigation skills
  • Safe driving
  • Shipping and packaging
  • Commercial driving
  • Forklift operation expertise
  • Order picking and processing
  • Delivery recordkeeping
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Load balancing
  • Stocking and inventory
  • Equipment operation
  • GPS navigation
  • Pre-trip and Post-trip inspections
  • Valid class A commercial Driver's license
  • Load securing
  • Experienced in forklift operation

Timeline

Designer, CAD Operator (part Time)

American Pride Firearms
02.2014 - 09.2022

Driver

ABC Supply Co. Inc.
04.2006 - 07.2025

Driver

Boral Brick
04.1999 - 05.2006

Driver

Allen Freight Services
09.1996 - 02.1997

Department Manager

Builders Square
12.1989 - 09.1996

ASM2

United States Navy
01.1986 - 02.1990

Associate of Applied Science - Drafting and Design Technologies

ITT Technical Institute

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