KEVIN THOMAS
Durham
Summary
Versatile professional with comprehensive experience in equipment maintenance, logistics coordination, and team leadership. Proven ability to enhance operational performance through strategic problem-solving and effective training. Committed to maintaining safety standards and regulatory compliance while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
RMW Driver
Daniels Sharpsmart
Holly Springs
09.2025 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for timely deliveries to healthcare facilities.
- Transported full containers of medical waste offsite for treatment and disposal according to established policies.
- Collected and segregated medical waste according to safety guidelines.
- Maintained precise records of medical waste collection and disposal to uphold regulatory standards.
- Managed documentation for vehicle maintenance and delivery records.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in waste storage areas.
Equipment Maintenance Technician
Wolfspeed
Durham
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Ensure equipment reliability, reducing downtime and enhancing safety.
- Diagnose and resolve technical issues, boosting operational efficiency.
- Optimized equipment performance through data-driven assessments, implementing targeted improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and safety standards.
- Collaborate on preventive maintenance, ensuring equipment longevity.
- Conducted thorough equipment assessments to identify potential issues early, minimizing operational disruptions.
- Resolve logistical issues promptly, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
- Coordinate material handling operations, ensuring timely delivery and inventory accuracy.
- Implement efficient workflows, reducing material handling time by measurable amounts.
- Trained and mentored team members, fostering collaboration and productivity within the team.
Lead Material Handler
Wolfspeed
Durham
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Delivered high-quality results through efficient processes, ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to timelines.
Route Sales Support Driver
Aramark
Durham
06.2011 - 05.2020
- Delivered products to clients, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory and route schedules, enhancing delivery times and operational efficiency.
- Resolved client issues on-site, upholding high standards of customer service and retention.
- Trained new drivers, promoting teamwork and ensuring consistent service quality.
- Proactively identified and resolved on-site client issues, ensuring a seamless customer experience and high retention rates.
Women and Children's Admitting Supervisor
UNC Healthcare
Chapel Hill
05.2000 - 04.2011
- Managed admissions for Women and Children's unit, improving patient flow and increasing satisfaction scores.
- Led a team of 10, improving efficiency and reducing wait times by 40%.
- Implemented new procedures, resulting in a 25% increase in patient throughput.
- Collaborated with medical staff to streamline admission processes, enhancing departmental performance metrics.
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a supportive and knowledgeable team environment.
- Led admissions for Women and Children at UNC Healthcare, ensuring efficient patient flow and high-quality service delivery.
Education
Equipment Technician -
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, N.C., United States11-2024
Bachelors - Business Administration
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, N.C.05-1999
Skills
- Logistics coordination
- Route optimization
- Safety checks
- Safety protocols
- Regulatory compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Basic vehicle repair
- Inventory management
- Record keeping
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
RMW Driver
Daniels Sharpsmart
09.2025 - Current
Equipment Maintenance Technician
Wolfspeed
08.2023 - 12.2024
Lead Material Handler
Wolfspeed
08.2020 - 08.2023
Route Sales Support Driver
Aramark
06.2011 - 05.2020
Women and Children's Admitting Supervisor
UNC Healthcare
05.2000 - 04.2011
Equipment Technician -
Durham Technical Community College
Bachelors - Business Administration
Fayetteville State University