Kenneth Midkiff
Saint Joseph,IL
Summary
Bilingual Fleet Manager proudly offering over 19 years' experience in budget control and safety compliance. An educated leader known for effectively mentoring drivers to perform at top levels, which has resulted in the slashing of costs. Skilled in task prioritization, resolving issues successfully and fleet maintenance. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Coordinator
County Materials Corporation
CHAMPAIGN, IL
04.2005 - Current
- Managed daily activities related to operating a safe and efficient fleet operation.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate transportation needs.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for vehicles in the fleet.
- Reviewed fleet documents and records to ensure accuracy of information.
- Prepared invoices, bills, purchase orders and other financial documents pertaining to fleets operations.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding services provided by fleets.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies for the fleet operations.
- Monitored fuel consumption of vehicles in the fleet and identified areas for improvement.
- Implemented procedures designed to improve efficiency of day-to-day operations within the fleets.
- Provided support services such as scheduling appointments, making travel arrangements.
- Investigated claims involving damage or theft of property owned by the company's fleets.
- Tracked mileage usage of each vehicle in the fleet and updated records accordingly.
- Oversaw hiring processes for personnel assigned to work in the fleets.
- Supervised driver information, including estimated time of arrival and planned time of arrival, which helped in all delivery scheduling.
- Supervised employees to promote optimal productivity in job tasks and duties.
- Sustained safety protocol by coordinating team meetings and sharing best practices to mitigate hazard opportunities.
- Monitored workers and reviewed completed work for proper performance.
- Informed upper management or department heads of items loaded or problems encountered.
- Checked loaded materials compared to work orders for correctness.
- Reported employee time, job expenses and inspections results in work records.
Driver
Illinois Concrete Company Inc.
Champaign, IL
04.1996 - 04.2005
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
- Obeyed traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
- Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
- Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
- Verified deliveries against shipping instructions prior to delivering to customers.
- Utilized street maps to plan and determine most efficient routes.
- Notified customers of delays to decrease calls to support.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Cleaned interior and exterior of delivery vehicle at end of shift as needed.
- Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding any delays or issues encountered on routes.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicle according to company guidelines.
- Monitored fuel level throughout shift and refueled when necessary.
- Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables.
- Maintained accurate records of goods delivered and collected payments as required.
- Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.
- Checked tires for proper inflation before leaving on each route.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving vehicles or personnel on the roadways.
- Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Inspected vehicles' condition, supplies and equipment before and after trips
- Reviewed delivery documents and orders and reported errors to supervisor.
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
- Identified mechanical problems with vehicles, completed basic repairs and helped coordinate more serious maintenance needs.
- Conducted emergency vehicle repairs to restore safety and dependability.
Delivery Driver
Coke Cola
Urbana, IL
04.1994 - 04.1996
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Obeyed traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
- Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
- Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicle according to company guidelines.
- Monitored fuel level throughout shift and refueled when necessary.
- Checked tires for proper inflation before leaving on each route.
- Reviewed and verified invoices and purchase requests to confirm accuracy.
- Stayed up-to-date on changing local roads and construction areas that may affect routes.
- Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Inspected vehicles' condition, supplies and equipment before and after trips
- Presented order bills and collected payments for deliveries.
11B Infantryman
United States Army
Fort Campbell North, KY
09.1989 - 09.1994
- Participated in field exercises to practice mission-essential tasks under simulated conditions.
- Interpreted maps and navigation aids to plan safe routes for movement between objectives.
- Inspected equipment before use to ensure proper functioning and safety standards were met.
- Identified potential hazards within operational areas that could impede mission success.
- Conducted reconnaissance operations in order to gather intelligence on enemy forces.
- Directly supervised junior enlisted soldiers while providing guidance on mission objectives.
- Conducted searches of local buildings for suspected insurgents or contraband materials.
- Maintained weapons systems including rifles, machine guns, grenade launchers, and mortars.
- Organized supplies, ammunition, rations, fuel, water, medical supplies and other items necessary for successful completion of missions.
- Assisted in the training of new recruits in basic infantry tactics and techniques.
- Supervised small teams during tactical movements and engagements with hostile forces.
- Developed strategies with squad leaders for responding to threats encountered in the field.
- Provided first aid to wounded personnel during combat operations.
- Operated various military communication systems such as radios, satellite phones, and computers.
- Utilized night vision devices in order to maximize visibility during low light conditions.
- Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades, verifying weapon locations and supporting magazine operations.
- Conducted ground reconnaissance and reported to leadership for strategic planning.
- Operated and mounted night vision devices to zero in and engage targets.
- Led infantry team of [8] members in combat operations, providing tactical guidance for individuals with varying strengths.
- Defended country against threats by capturing, destroying and repelling enemy forces during combat.
- Mobilized vehicles, troops and weaponry to conduct reconnaissance missions.
- Accounted for multi-million dollar inventories of equipment and supplies with no losses.
- Maintained peak physical condition to stay ready for challenging missions.
- Operated successfully under wide range of lighting, weather and stress conditions to complete missions.
- Cleaned and maintained weaponry following official procedures for optimum reliability.
- Trained continuously on weaponry, tactics and maneuvers to maintain mission readiness.
- Conducted regular war games without live ammunition to practice scouting, attacks and counteroffensive movements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Parkland College
Champaign, IL09-1994
Skills
- Cost-Reduction Strategies
- Organizational Abilities
- Problem-Solving Capabilities
- Stress Management Techniques
- Preventive Maintenance
- Cost Reduction
- Route Planning
- Expense Tracking
- Fleet Monitoring
- Operational Efficiency
- Transportation Regulations
- Vehicle Inspections
- Effective Communication
- Safety Monitoring
- Government Regulatory Requirements
- GPS Navigation
- Safety Protocol
- Customer Relationship Management
- Scheduling
- Fleet Management
- Employee Management
- Inventory Control
Timeline
Fleet Coordinator
County Materials Corporation
04.2005 - Current
Driver
Illinois Concrete Company Inc.
04.1996 - 04.2005
Delivery Driver
Coke Cola
04.1994 - 04.1996
11B Infantryman
United States Army
09.1989 - 09.1994
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Parkland College
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