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Ken Dotson

Decatur,AL

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in fostering strong customer relationships to drive revenue growth. Proven track record of delivering personalized service while maintaining high standards of work ethic.

•Some highlights are my Chemical Operator experience with 3M and Solutia•

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Donation Driver

Americas Thrift Stores
Decatur, AL
02.2024 - Current
  • Recorded status of inspections and repairs in a systematic manner.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and complaints.
  • Drove trucks to and from job sites to deliver supplies.
  • Managed time efficiently when making multiple stops along designated routes.

Business Owner

Two9one7vintage
Decatur, AL
01.2018 - Current
  • Developed business from ground up.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Shop and select merchandise for resell.
  • Book shows.
  • Managed setup and inventory at various locations.
  • Manage all social media accounts.

Delivery Driver /General Warehouse Associate

RGA
Decatur, Alabama
03.2021 - 01.2024
  • Notified management regarding any mechanical malfunctions in vehicles.
  • Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
  • Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
  • Verified deliveries against shipping instructions prior to delivering to customers.
  • Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.

• Pull customer orders and package for delivery.

• Shipping and receiving

• Customer Service in and out of the store.

Extruder Operator

Polyplex USA
Decatur, AL
08.2016 - 01.2019
  • Perform routine maintenance on machinery such as changing parts, lubricating, cleaning.
  • Inspect finished products for quality assurance purposes.
  • Established setup procedures and designated machine dies and parts to conform to project specifications.
  • Operate hoists or other lifting devices to move heavy objects around factory floor.
  • Met changing production needs by replacing screens, dies, and inserts according to manufacturing specifications.
  • Set dials and controls on machine to create products of correct size, shape, and thickness.
  • Maintain accurate records of production data including output rates, material usage and waste generated.
  • Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions or deviations from standards.

Inventory Manager /Customer Sales Associate

Serra Toyota Of Decatur
Decatur, AL
05.2013 - 08.2016
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure favorable terms and improve supply chain efficiency.
  • Stock in new and used inventory.
  • Photograph all incoming inventory and upload to company website.
  • Manage and upkeep lot appearance.
  • Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing personnel tasks.
  • Participated in annual physical inventories conducted at multiple locations.
  • Followed operational guidelines to properly unload and stock merchandise.
  • Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
  • Performed regular cycle counts to maintain accuracy of inventory records.
  • Assisted customers with information and procedures to make a pleasant buying decision and delivery.

Assistant Manager

Credit Central, LLC
Decatur, AL
08.2011 - 04.2013
  • Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
  • Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.

Education

High School Diploma -

Austin High
Decatur, AL

Skills

  • Commercial driving
  • Daily logging
  • Forklift Operation Certification
  • Delivery
  • Chemical operator
  • Crane operator
  • Heavy Equipment operator
  • Man lift

Timeline

Donation Driver

Americas Thrift Stores
02.2024 - Current

Delivery Driver /General Warehouse Associate

RGA
03.2021 - 01.2024

Business Owner

Two9one7vintage
01.2018 - Current

Extruder Operator

Polyplex USA
08.2016 - 01.2019

Inventory Manager /Customer Sales Associate

Serra Toyota Of Decatur
05.2013 - 08.2016

Assistant Manager

Credit Central, LLC
08.2011 - 04.2013

High School Diploma -

Austin High
Ken Dotson