Open To Work
Kent Neal
Tyler,TX
Work Preference
Summary
Safety-conscious driver experienced with light trucks and vans. Works quickly to meet daily targets with expert loading, unloading and transportation. Adapts quickly to changing situations to overcome problems and maintain performance.
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
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Flower Delivery Driver
Lone star market place
Dallas, TX
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remain in proper working condition.
- Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods, collecting payment for services when required.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
- Identified mechanical problems with vehicles, completed basic repairs and helped coordinate more serious maintenance needs.
Event Caterer
Eddie Deen & Company Catering
Tyler, TX
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Placed orders for food and supplies needed for proper set up and preparation.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food or service.
- Coordinated food service stations and venue accommodations, including setup and tear-down of furniture and equipment per customer guidelines.
- Served guest tables by transporting meals and beverages from kitchen and bar areas.
- Verified safe and appropriate food temperatures and sanitary conditions of banquet and foodservice areas.
- Successfully serviced events through collaboration with establishment managers by securing venue and scheduling adequate personnel.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Finalized banquet configurations by conducting thorough inspections with clients prior to event start.
Donation Pick up and Delivery
Soul's harbor thrift stores
Dallas , TX
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Answered customer questions regarding shipments.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Notified customers of delays to decrease calls to support.
- Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables.
- Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
- Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
Landscaper
J'S Lawn Maintenance
Dallas , TX
03.1996 - 11.2020
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Picked and chose new shrubs and plants according to bedding and sunlight.
- Operated automatic sprayers and spreaders to mix and spray fertilizers and herbicides onto shrubs and trees.
- Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
Stock Replenisher
Alpha Shirt
Ft. Wayne, IN
01.1993 - 10.1995
- Used forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks and overhead cranes to move items throughout facility.
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
- Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
- Used cherry picker equipment to transport boxes, pallets and crates through warehouse.
- Labeled pallets with proper information for storage in correct locations within warehouse.
- Selected items from bins, scanned tags with tracker and loaded onto cart.
Education
GED -
Indiana School District
2002
Skills
Defensive driver training
Skilled forklift operator
Route management
Organizational skills
Pallet jack and hand truck operation
Cargo handling
Timeline
Flower Delivery Driver
Lone star market place
02.2022 - 08.2022
Event Caterer
Eddie Deen & Company Catering
03.2021 - 02.2022
Donation Pick up and Delivery
Soul's harbor thrift stores
01.2021 - 02.2022
Landscaper
J'S Lawn Maintenance
03.1996 - 11.2020
Stock Replenisher
Alpha Shirt
01.1993 - 10.1995
GED -
Indiana School District