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Kim Jenkins

Henrico

Summary

Motivated individual with a passion for tackling new challenges, demonstrating a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work autonomously, swiftly acquire new skills, and consistently meet company needs through organized practices. Skilled in thriving under pressure, adapting to diverse situations, and effectively enhancing the organizational brand.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

MOTORCOACH OPERATOR/FACS/WAREHOUSE SPECIALIST

Virginia State University
01.2020 - Current
  • Picked up and dropped off riders at regularly scheduled locations, following time schedules
  • Reported accidents, vehicle damage and passenger injuries, completing corresponding reports for management
  • Complied with traffic rules and regulations to operate vehicles in safe, legal manner
  • Refueled assigned bus and regularly checked oil and water levels to maintain bus in operating condition
  • Coordinate all schedules maintenance request associated with vehicles to be repaired
  • Assist with fixed asset tagging of all new assets, as well as disposal of all surplus assets
  • Light maintenance repairs, and all other duties assigned
  • Verified product inventory reports by comparing logs and reports and adjusting entries
  • Used material handling equipment to transport products to shipping locations or delivery platforms
  • Took inventory of merchandise to identify items needing reordering or replenishment
  • Stocked shelves, racks and cases with new or transferred merchandise
  • Maintained supplies, tools, equipment and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations
  • Used ID tags, stamps and electronic marking tools to mark stock items
  • Used forklifts and pallet jacks to transport items to staging areas or loading docks
  • Recommended disposal of excess, defective and obsolete stock
  • Received and counted stock items to record data manually or on computer.

CAMERA OPERATOR/AUDIO ENGINEER

Center of Hope Life Changing Church dba Hope Christian Ministries
03.2006 - 11.2021
  • Adjusted positions and controls of cameras, printers and related equipment to change focus, exposure and lighting
  • Adjust camera settings such as zoom, focus, exposure levels, and filters to ensure optimal image quality.
  • Labeled and recorded contents of exposed film and note details on report forms
  • Assembled studio sets and select and arranged cameras, film stock, audio and lighting equipment to be used during filming.
  • Set up camera equipment, including lights and microphones, to capture the desired shot.

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SENIOR

City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities
08.2017 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for driveway pipe installation, vegetation cutting in easements, pesticide spraying, flagging on major roadways, backhoe operation, excavation, loader operation, and vac truck operation
  • Monitored material flow and instruments to verify optimal processing conditions
  • Determined load weights and checked against lifting capacities to prevent overload
  • Operated equipment to demolish and remove debris and to remove snow from streets, roads and parking lots
  • Operated bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders and backhoes
  • Kept records of material and equipment usage and problems encountered
  • Located underground services, such as pipes and wires, prior to beginning work
  • Connected hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages and power takeoff shafts to tractors
  • Moved dirt, rocks, equipment and other materials
  • Drove and maneuvered equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation and rocks and to distribute and level earth and terrain
  • Controlled heavy equipment attachments
  • Monitored operations to ensure that health and safety standards were met.

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II/WAREHOUSE INVENTORY CONTROL

County of Henrico Department of Public Utilities
07.2016 - 08.2017
  • Operate rear load trash truck for the County of Henrico
  • Supervised two driver helpers that were assigned to my vehicle on a daily basis
  • Assisted helpers with trash route operations to ensure a safe, efficient work environment
  • Inspected equipment for defects and safe operating conditions before and after shifts
  • Checked in daily incoming shipments from vendors by comparing actual count to packing slip
  • Packed and unpacked items needing to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses or storage yards
  • Unloaded trucks to check in merchandise and distribute received inventory to designated production areas
  • Moved materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping areas with carts or by hand
  • Examined and inspected stock items for wear or defects, reporting damage to supervisors
  • Packed, sealed, labeled and affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping
  • Contacted carrier representatives to make arrangements for shipping and delivery of materials.

BUS DRIVER/WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

Richmond Public Schools
09.2004 - 06.2013
  • Followed all the rules for the safety of students when they get off the bus and cross the streets
  • Followed strict time table to drop off and pick up the students
  • Performed the regulation of systems such as lightning, heating and ventilation for passenger's comfort
  • Provided guidance for small children to cross the streets
  • Provided direct supervision of students along various routes of transport throughout the Richmond area
  • Provided a safe and secure environment while adhering to all safety measures for all passengers
  • Followed all of the geographical and verbal directions by reading and studying maps
  • Maintained the interior clean and organized
  • Prepared reports including the number of passengers and trips
  • Responsible for reporting situations such as accidents, delays, transportation using mobile and telephones
  • Made sure that the bus was in good condition to work for daily trips by checking brakes, tires, lights, oil, fuel, safety equipment
  • Warehouse Associate for plant services/schools/city hall, operate electric pallet jack, pull orders, put away stock, delivery driver/helper, shipping and receiving
  • Filled out and submitted customer invoices for verification
  • Moved products and equipment to appropriate locations to maintain workspace cleanliness
  • Monitored company shipments and resolved discrepancies with suppliers and clients
  • Replenished shelves with incoming stock orders and performed daily spot checks on inventory
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport shipments and equipment
  • Used scanners to document pertinent carton level information
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from delivery trucks after completing order documentation.

TRANSIT BUS OPERATOR

GRTC Transit Systems
01.2007 - 02.2013
  • Operates a city owned passenger-carrying gasoline or diesel vehicle throughout the city of Richmond
  • Drives a 44 passenger bus with either manual standard or automatic transmission
  • Follows any specific instruction that is received from the Bus Supervisor and receives the vehicle report from the dispatcher with the scheduled route
  • Receives the Motor Equipment Utilization Record and verifies information such as authorization signature and correct vehicle registration number
  • Operates the bus over predetermined routes and arrives/departs from pick-up points and discharge points at scheduled times
  • Receives bus fare along with bus passes from all passengers as they board the bus
  • While driving utilizes safety measures to prevent damage to the vehicle and any injury to the passengers
  • Operates a vehicle that is equipped with a two-way- radio, utilizes proper procedures by transmitting on traffic/hazardous conditions, accidents, instructions and changes in destination, time schedules or any emergency messages
  • After completion of route assignment, returns by the most direct route in an expeditious manner
  • Conduct Traffic Surveys annually as required
  • Skilled in handling the controls for starting, stopping, braking and driving of bus
  • Knowledgeable of the height, width, length and weight of the bus
  • Skilled in judging overhead and side clearances, turning radius, and braking distances and in determining the safest distance to be maintained from a preceding vehicle
  • Practices defensive driving with the ability to recognize hazards and understands the defense for preventing accidents
  • Skilled in the operator's manual when being applied to particular situations
  • Available to answer questions on time and route schedules, stops and destinations
  • Skilled in recognizing potential maintenance problems by performing an operator's inspection on the assigned vehicle, and reports the problem to appropriate supervisor
  • Physically fit in reaching, bending, turning or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to operate hand and foot controls
  • Able to handle objects weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally handling objects weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Operates bus day and/or night in all types of traffic and weather conditions for all shifts
  • Provides outstanding customer service and assistance to all transit customers at all times direct supervision of transit route passengers safely to and from their destinations while keeping a safe and secure environment while adhering to GRTC safety measures for all passengers
  • Maintains a clean and organized work area by making sure the bus area is neat and clean at all times.

OVER THE ROAD DRIVER

RentWay Product Services Inc
03.2006 - 01.2007
  • Performed warehousing functions involving the return, repair, storage of furniture
  • Received incoming stock, assuring that stock number, nomenclature, and quantity agree with information contained on documents
  • Reviewed furniture items for damages and refuses to sign for damaged furniture
  • Reviews items for damages and refuses to sign for damaged or missing items
  • Signs for proper incoming items on receipt document
  • Transferred furniture to specific homes and other business location(s) accordance with established rental store policies and procedures
  • Annotated exact addresses on receipt documenting and entering location changes into computer
  • Referred any unusual or difficult problems to supervisor for action
  • Assured that proper quantity, of furniture selected, agrees with information contained on documents
  • Detected errors due to shortages/overages or misallocated furniture
  • Used expanding search procedures, to locate dislocated furniture
  • Reported missing items information to supervisor
  • Assembled picked items to designated locations
  • Obtained signatures on issues as necessary and returns issue slips to supervisor
  • Delivered furniture, daily, to homes and obtained signatures for furniture
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks
  • Assured furniture was properly loaded and secured and the maximum load capacity is not exceeded
  • Filled out proper forms in case of accident
  • Performed driver maintenance in accordance with established rules and regulations
  • Performed clerical work in the documentary control of furniture receipt, storage, transfer, and/or issue of stock items
  • Assisted in leaning and maintaining warehouse and trucks
  • Performed other duties as assigned
  • Knowledgeable of warehousing methods and procedures
  • Knowledgeable to select appropriate locations to store, stack, and palletize items in consideration of their size, shape, and quantity in store warehouse
  • Knowledgeable of heights, weight, and widths at which items may be stacked on pallets to prevent tipping, crushing or other damage of items
  • Knowledgeable of layout of storage area to be able to find and place items without detailed instructions
  • Skilled in handling the controls for starting, stopping, backing and driving trucks assigned for furniture delivery and pickup
  • Knowledgeable of the height, width, length, and weight of trucks driven judging overhead and side clearances, turning radius, braking distance, and the safest distance to be maintained from a preceding vehicles
  • Skilled in driving vehicles in traffic encountering two-lane and four-lane highways in a full range of traffic conditions determining shortest and safest route for both short or long runs of delivery
  • Knowledgeable of state and local safety rules and regulations and other posted rules for moving vehicles, along with how to load furniture onto trucks, arranging it in such a way as to provide the best support and to prevent its shifting or falling
  • Knowledgeable of reporting requirements and procedures applicable for preparation of furniture delivery, service records, and accident reports
  • Received general supervision from the supervisor
  • Received oral instructions when driving delivery truck and when working in warehouse
  • Followed instructions, timeliness of trips, lack of injury to others or damage to property, compliance to all traffic laws and safety regulations
  • Loaded, unloading, and arranging of furniture in trucks
  • Frequently handled items weighing 30-50 pounds and occasionally items weighing up to 70 pounds with assistance
  • Worked outside and inside occasionally exposed to bad weather conditions while loading and unloading furniture
  • Stained cuts, bruises as a result of loading and unloading trucks
  • Provided outstanding customer service and assistance to all customers and associates at all times
  • Picked up customer's merchandise for repairs and servicing in the North Carolina and Virginia areas
  • Assured the safe return of repaired or replaced merchandise to customers in a secure and timely fashion
  • Loaded merchandise and products onto the moving truck for serving and repairs for transport
  • General Shipping and Receiving of customer merchandise using computer based software such as FedEx and UPS online shipping
  • Also use various Trucking companies to ship products and parts to store as well as the customers
  • Collected signatures from customers to confirm order completion and accuracy
  • Maintained logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
  • Maintained vehicle with regular inspections, fluid level checks and minor repairs
  • Checked all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy
  • Drove trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations
  • Secured cargo for transport to reduce hazards and safeguard equipment
  • Used pads, packing paper, containers and straps.

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

WTVR CBS
08.2003 - 11.2006


  • Executed pre-show dimmer checks and other tests to assess the functionality of lighting equipment
  • Maintained a clean work environment at all times.
  • Troubleshoot issues that arose during productions with quick solutions.
  • Assisted during video shoots by confirming sound quality and adjusting lighting.
  • Rigged and mounted camera systems using industry-standard equipment
  • Inspected media equipment and products for damages and reported findings to supervisors
  • Maintained communication between production staff and crew members.
  • Directed studio crews during live broadcasts.
  • Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

WRIC 8 News
07.1999 - 09.2002
  • Rigged and mounted camera systems using industry-standard equipment
  • Demonstrated equipment operation techniques and daily procedures to newly hired employees
  • Drafted, printed, and distributed important paperwork to crew members.
  • Maintained a safe and clean work environment, contributing to overall team productivity.
  • Reduced production errors through close attention to detail and thorough quality control checks.
  • Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
05-2024

Skills

  • Safety Compliance
  • Equipment Operation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Deadline Adherence
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Issue Resolution
  • Materials Handling
  • Loading and unloading
  • Troubleshooting
  • Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License
  • Effective Communication
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Customer Service
  • Camera operation
  • Video lighting and sound

Affiliations

  • Playing drums
  • Reading Books
  • Collecting Vinyl Records
  • Shooting Video/Stills

Accomplishments

  • Member of Virginia State University Honors College (Inducted 2021)
  • The National Society of Leadership & Success (Inducted 2021)
  • Mu Phi Sigma National Percussion Fraternity (2010)
  • Dean's List (2021-2024)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

MOTORCOACH OPERATOR/FACS/WAREHOUSE SPECIALIST

Virginia State University
01.2020 - Current

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SENIOR

City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities
08.2017 - 01.2020

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II/WAREHOUSE INVENTORY CONTROL

County of Henrico Department of Public Utilities
07.2016 - 08.2017

TRANSIT BUS OPERATOR

GRTC Transit Systems
01.2007 - 02.2013

CAMERA OPERATOR/AUDIO ENGINEER

Center of Hope Life Changing Church dba Hope Christian Ministries
03.2006 - 11.2021

OVER THE ROAD DRIVER

RentWay Product Services Inc
03.2006 - 01.2007

BUS DRIVER/WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

Richmond Public Schools
09.2004 - 06.2013

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

WTVR CBS
08.2003 - 11.2006

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

WRIC 8 News
07.1999 - 09.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

Virginia State University

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