Joshua Davis
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician 1
IDT
Coralville, Iowa
07.2024 - Current
- Performed routine checks on sensitive lab equipment to achieve consistent and high-performing functionality.
- Implemented preventive measures against contamination of samples during testing procedures.
- Conducted daily laboratory maintenance, including cleaning and organizing.
- Ordered supplies for the laboratory as needed.
- Monitored and maintained laboratory equipment such as pipettes, centrifuges, and microscopes.
- Performed daily housekeeping tasks driving efficient laboratory operations.
Driver Service Representative
CRST Expedited
Cedar Rapids, IA
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Delivered packages to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Updated records of driver locations, delays, and cancellations.
- Provided timely updates to customers regarding their orders or requests.
- Tracked vehicles using GPS technology and provided real-time status updates as needed.
- Utilized computer systems to locate addresses, calculate estimated arrival times, and provide directions when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
- Prepared documents such as bills of lading, invoices, receipts, proof of delivery documents.
- Managed time efficiently when making multiple stops along designated routes.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and complaints.
Manager
Culver's Restaurant
Marion, IA
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Preloader
UPS
Hiawatha, IA
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Loaded and unloaded freight from trucks with a hand-truck or pallet jack.
- Unloaded containers from inbound trailers, sorted and staged the freight for further processing.
- Stacked cartons on pallets, shrink wrapped and labeled them according to customer requirements.
Kitchen Manager
Popeyes
Cedar Rapids, IA
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
Line Assembler
Timberline
Marion, IA
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Assembled components of automotive parts according to specifications.
- Inspected finished products for defects and conformance to quality standards.
- Operated hand tools, such as drills, grinders, and wrenches in assembly process.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams to determine wire harness assembly requirements.
- Assemble wires, cables, terminals and connectors according to specifications using hand tools such as crimpers, cutters, strippers and pliers.
- Label completed assemblies in accordance with customer or industry standards.
- Cutting various types of insulation tubing to specified lengths.
- Stripping away insulation from the ends of wires prior to termination.
- Soldering connections when necessary.
- Troubleshooting wiring problems during assembly process.
Assistant Manager
Pizza Hut
Hammond , IN
02.2017 - 07.2020
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
Education
GED -
Hammond High School
Hammond, IN05-2012
Skills
- Materials Transport
- Passenger Assistance
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Appointment Scheduling
- Time Management
- Loading and unloading
- Problem-Solving
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
Timeline
Lab Technician 1
IDT
07.2024 - Current
Driver Service Representative
CRST Expedited
02.2022 - 06.2024
Manager
Culver's Restaurant
11.2021 - 02.2022
Preloader
UPS
10.2021 - 11.2021
Kitchen Manager
Popeyes
08.2021 - 10.2021
Line Assembler
Timberline
11.2020 - 08.2021
Assistant Manager
Pizza Hut
02.2017 - 07.2020
GED -
Hammond High School