Kevin Dedmon
Milan,TN
Summary
Reliable Driver known for productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in route planning, time management, and vehicle maintenance, ensuring smooth operations on every journey. Excel in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving, bringing value to any team by navigating challenges with calmness and professionalism.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swing Driver
Waste Managment
Jackson, TN
12.2021 - Current
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations to prevent accidents.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Demonstrated professional conduct with clients to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Adapted to changing routes or schedules as required by the employer.
- Coordinated with team members and remained flexible in work scheduling to meet service needs.
- Optimized routes to enhance efficiency.
- Participated in training sessions regarding safe driving practices and defensive driving techniques.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch and customers to provide status updates.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure optimal performance.
Weld Lead/Fabrication Welder
MacLean Power Systems
Trenton, TN
05.2016 - 11.2021
- Operated fork lifts to move material around the shop floor
- Recognized, set up, and operated gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Monitored stock levels of supplies used in the fabrication process, ordering additional items when necessary.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
- Implemented process improvements to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Communicated daily schedule and delegated work to employees.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Supervised, trained and guided team by coaching on daily activities.
- Evaluated existing systems and procedures regularly for effectiveness and accuracy.
- Enforced rules and procedures for accuracy, efficiency and safety.
- Managed team of 17 employees, ensuring high productivity and quality standards were met.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Kept production and downtime information up-to-date in relevant databases.
Class A CDL Driver
ASCEND
Jackson, TN
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Notified customers of potential late deliveries, resulting in decrease in calls to company support line.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Communicated with dispatchers about route changes due to traffic delays or inclement weather conditions.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Addressed and resolved customer concerns, problems and questions professionally and courteously and developed positive long-range working relationships with repeat customers.
- Navigated and planned each route with GPS and a map, accounting for weather or construction issues, to prevent costly and avoidable delays.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems for efficient routing.
- Received instructions from dispatcher regarding routes, delivery locations, pick-up times, and special deliveries.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
State Certification - EMT
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN01-2015
EMT Certification - EMT
North East Mississippi Community College
Corinth, MS08-2013
Skills
- Commercial driving
- Route management
- Map reading
- Customer service
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Vehicle inspections
- Route determination
- Route planning
- City and non-city driving
Certification
Class A CDL
First A Certified
Affiliations
I enjoy spending time with my family, hunting and fishing, riding my motorcycle and building things.
Accomplishments
received an award from WM for comminuted swing driver and good attendance
Languages
English
Professional
its me
hello, I am hard working individual, who learns quick and it open to new ideals.
Timeline
Swing Driver
Waste Managment
12.2021 - Current
Weld Lead/Fabrication Welder
MacLean Power Systems
05.2016 - 11.2021
Class A CDL Driver
ASCEND
11.2014 - 05.2016
State Certification - EMT
Jackson State Community College
EMT Certification - EMT
North East Mississippi Community College
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