Kirk Chavis
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Reliable housekeeper dedicated to maintaining cleanliness and upkeep for facilities and rooms. Skillful in quickly preparing rooms for guests, overseeing laundry and monitoring grounds for general repairs. Positive and energetic professional comfortable working with minimal supervision. Results-driven housekeeper excels in any position or environment using solid skills and past experience. Collaborates with others to meet deadlines and goals. Communicates effectively with co-workers and customers. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level housekeeping position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Housekeeper
VA Medical Center Ft Mcpherson
09.2023 - Current
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Collaborated with other housekeeping staff to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
CDL Truck Driver
JRK Trucking
04.2017 - 06.2023
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Maintained accurate logbooks for DOT compliance, minimizing fines and violations.
- Effectively utilized GPS and navigation tools to optimize delivery routes, improving overall efficiency in daily operations.
- Achieved timely deliveries by planning efficient routes and adhering to schedules.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize delivery schedules, maximizing efficiency in daily operations.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Upheld strict adherence to federal regulations regarding hours of service, ensuring legal compliance at all times.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Adjusted driving techniques based on traffic patterns, reducing delays in delivery times while maintaining safety standards.
- Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
- Completed regular maintenance checks on the truck to prevent breakdowns and reduce downtime.
- Managed proper loading and unloading of cargo, adhering to weight limits and securing loads for safe transport.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to changing client needs or unexpected situations while maintaining professional composure.
- Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as 500 miles from home location.
Dump Truck Driver
Ants Transportation
02.2013 - 01.2017
- 4Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture.
- Maintained a clean driving record while operating heavy machinery in challenging weather conditions or congested traffic areas.
- Maintained truck logs or time recordings as required by state and company policies and regulations.
- Weighed in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance 25,000-ton capacity vehicles transporting various materials for construction projects.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely delivery of required materials for various construction tasks.
- Operated vehicles according to local, regional and federal transportation regulations.
- Safely drove truck and materials to various destinations in various states.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water.
- Reduced maintenance costs by performing routine upkeep on dump truck equipment and promptly reporting any necessary repairs.
- Monitored loading of various materials to maintain truck load capacity maximums and adhere to roadway load limits.
- Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for best distribution.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections on dump truck equipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company safety protocols and traffic regulations during transport.
- Mitigated potential hazards at job sites by consistently following standard operating procedures for loading, unloading, and securing materials within the dump bed area.
- Improved job site productivity by efficiently delivering construction materials such as sand, gravel, and soil.
- Promoted a positive working relationship with clients through professional communication and consistent adherence to deadlines.
- Developed and established good relationships with customers by delivering prompt and courteous service with clear communication.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Education
No Degree - CDL Training
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA06.2002
High School Diploma -
Sol C. Johnson High School
Savannah, GA05.1981
Skills
- Teamwork
- Housekeeping
- Cleaning and organizing abilities
- Customer Service
- Bathroom cleaning
- Supply Restocking
- COVID-19 Safety Procedures
Timeline
Housekeeper
VA Medical Center Ft Mcpherson
09.2023 - Current
CDL Truck Driver
JRK Trucking
04.2017 - 06.2023
Dump Truck Driver
Ants Transportation
02.2013 - 01.2017
No Degree - CDL Training
Savannah Technical College
High School Diploma -
Sol C. Johnson High School
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