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Krystal Linkins

Krystal Linkins

Lake Worth,FL

Summary

Professional Driver offering over 6 years of experience completing daily delivery tasks on time and safely. Knowledgeable in efficient routes within assigned territory. Skilled at following traffic laws and maintaining top-quality client services. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Transit Driver

Mv Transporation
West Palm Beach , FL
04.2024 - Current
  • Performed pre-trip inspections of vehicle to ensure safe operation and compliance with regulations.
  • Assisted passengers with boarding and disembarking vehicles, providing directions, information and assistance as necessary.
  • Provided courteous customer service to all passengers while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Adhered to safety protocols including speed limits, following traffic laws, using turn signals when appropriate.
  • Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding route status and passenger needs.
  • Assisted disabled passengers in loading and unloading wheelchairs onto the lift equipment safely and securely prior to departure from stop location.
  • Managed fare payments accurately utilizing POS systems onboard the vehicle.

Customer Service Representative

Jiffy Lube
Lake Worth , FL
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints.
  • Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.

Lawn Care Crew Leader

palm beach landscape
West Palm Beach , FL
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
  • Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
  • Maintained irrigation systems by adjusting valves, repairing broken sprinkler heads, and replacing worn parts.

Security Officer

Allied Universal Security Services
Largo , FL
09.2020 - 09.2023
  • Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
  • Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
  • Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.

Roll Off Driver

Florence
Gainesville , FL
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Performed pre-trip inspections of the truck to ensure it was in proper working order prior to departure.
  • Loaded and unloaded containers from trucks, ensuring materials were properly secured.
  • Managed daily vehicle maintenance logs, fuel logs, and other related documents.
  • Communicated any delays or issues encountered during route to dispatch personnel immediately.

Roll Off Driver

Watson Pharmaceuticals
Gainesville , FL
06.2020 - 07.2020
  • Loaded and unloaded containers from trucks, ensuring materials were properly secured.
  • Managed daily vehicle maintenance logs, fuel logs, and other related documents.
  • Performed pre-trip inspections of the truck to ensure it was in proper working order prior to departure.
  • Maintained contact with supervisors regarding work schedule changes or job assignments.
  • Transported hazardous waste materials in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Over the Road Truck Driver

Panther Logistics
Gainesville , FL
05.2020 - 06.2020
  • Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo on trucks according to company policies.
  • Verified the accuracy of shipping documents for each load.
  • Maintained truck logbook, including records of fuel purchases, mileage, and other relevant information.
  • Planned routes using GPS systems or maps for efficient navigation during long-distance hauls.
  • Recorded delivery information such as time of delivery, product type, condition of merchandise.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of the vehicle's engine components, brakes, tires, lights, signals.

Professional Transit Driver

Regional transit system
Gainesville , FL
04.2018 - 05.2020
  • Performed pre-trip inspections of vehicle to ensure safe operation and compliance with regulations.
  • Assisted passengers with boarding and disembarking vehicles, providing directions, information and assistance as necessary.
  • Provided courteous customer service to all passengers while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Adhered to safety protocols including speed limits, following traffic laws, using turn signals when appropriate.
  • Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding route status and passenger needs.
  • Informed passengers of upcoming stops and transfer points in a clear manner using public address system onboard the vehicle.
  • Assisted disabled passengers in loading and unloading wheelchairs onto the lift equipment safely and securely prior to departure from stop location.
  • Managed fare payments accurately utilizing POS systems onboard the vehicle.
  • Operated wheelchair lifts and ramps properly according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Utilized two way radios appropriately to communicate with dispatchers or other transit drivers.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Utilized lifts and ramps to help handicapped passengers board shuttles.

Sales Associate

Walmart
Gainesville , FL
03.2017 - 04.2018
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
  • Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.

Soldier

US Army
United States , FL
01.2008 - 03.2016
  • Conducted physical training and ensured all Soldiers achieved required fitness levels.
  • Assisted in setting up and operating field kitchen equipment, such as stoves, grills, steamers, and kettles.
  • Organized food supplies for distribution to troops in the field.
  • Inspected meals for quality control purposes before serving them to personnel.
  • Prepared a variety of foods including meats, vegetables, soups, salads, desserts, and beverages.
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards when handling food products.
  • Cooked items according to recipes using various cooking techniques.

Education

Associate of Science - Human Services

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
02-2025

Skills

  • Safe driving techniques
  • Patience and Tolerance
  • Defensive Driving
  • Passenger Assistance
  • Route Navigation
  • Pickup and drop-off scheduling
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Valid Florida license
  • Passenger Boarding
  • DOT Regulations
  • Clean MVR
  • Elderly and Disabled Assistance
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Passenger Service and Safety
  • Excellent Communication

Accomplishments

President's list

dean's list

army achievement award

Timeline

Professional Transit Driver

Mv Transporation
04.2024 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Jiffy Lube
10.2023 - 04.2024

Lawn Care Crew Leader

palm beach landscape
09.2023 - 10.2023

Security Officer

Allied Universal Security Services
09.2020 - 09.2023

Roll Off Driver

Florence
07.2020 - 09.2020

Roll Off Driver

Watson Pharmaceuticals
06.2020 - 07.2020

Over the Road Truck Driver

Panther Logistics
05.2020 - 06.2020

Professional Transit Driver

Regional transit system
04.2018 - 05.2020

Sales Associate

Walmart
03.2017 - 04.2018

Soldier

US Army
01.2008 - 03.2016

Associate of Science - Human Services

Colorado Technical University
Krystal Linkins