Lavoris Johnson
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Punctual and dedicated Driver Helper skilled at moving, loading and securing items for daily deliveries. Hardworking and team-oriented employee offering three years of experience in field. Reliable transportation professional handles any task needed completion by driver, including communication with dispatch, debris removal and heavy lifting. Self-directed and physically fit with good communication and problem-solving abilities. Logical and time-saving mover with 2 years of experience delivering various items to specified location. Efficient when quickly evaluating items, wrapping in protective materials, moving into truck and arranging by weight and dimensions. Remained motivated to complete jobs on time.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman/Driver Helper
Insta-movers Inc.
Birmingham, AL
03.2021 - Current
- Arranged packages on truck to achieve best use of storage space and to minimize damage.
- Lifted and carried packages weighing up to 200 pounds.
- Displayed very good communication and customer service skills.
- Secured products on truck with use of straps, load bars and bulkhead attachment points.
- Used proper safety techniques and gear such as lifting straps to move items off truck.
- Followed workplace and on-truck safety guidelines and regulations to prevent accidents and mishaps.
- Exhibited good attendance, work habits and willingness to learn job functions.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Handled daily customer service aspects, including maintaining positive and ongoing relationships with external customers and freight partners.
Tattoo Artist
Ink & More Ink
-Birmingham, .Alabama
09.2009 - Current
- Created custom tattoo designs for customers over 12 years.
- Utilized photographs and sketches from customers to develop ideas.
- Maintained schedule and kept appointment times.
- Accepted and processed customer payments.
- Kept areas neat and clean and equipment sanitized.
- Applied permanent tattoos using indelible, non-toxic ink.
- Performed clean, high-quality work at all times.
Warehouse Worker
Dollar General Distribution Center
Birmingham, AL
01.2021 - 03.2021
- 3Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
- Completed daily cycle counts and quarterly inventories and resolved variances to maintain data accuracy.
- Operated company vehicles and heavy equipment with focus on safety and risk management.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Completed over customer orders each day in warehouse setting
Warehouse Worker
Home Depot
Bessemer, AL
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Simplified shipping and receiving processes for improved workflow.
- Operated company vehicles and heavy equipment with focus on safety and risk management.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 75lbs
Server
Dixie Staffing
Birmingham, AL
01.2003 - 05.2007
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
Short Order Cook
Omelette Shoppe
Birmingham, AL
02.2005 - 07.2006
- Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.
- Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Maximized sales potential by properly prepping, storing and rotating food products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodlawn High School
Birmingham, AL05.2004
Skills
- DOT Regulations
- Lifting and sorting
- Forklift Operations
- Warehouse environment safety
- Loading and unloading
- Safe lifting procedures
- Forklift Operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Professional and Courteous
- Food Preparation and Plating
- Team Player
- Service-Oriented
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Health and Safety Protocols
- Attention to Detail
- Food and Beverage Preparation
- Quality Assessment
- Kitchen Operations
Timeline
Foreman/Driver Helper
Insta-movers Inc.
03.2021 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Dollar General Distribution Center
01.2021 - 03.2021
Warehouse Worker
Home Depot
01.2020 - 12.2020
Tattoo Artist
Ink & More Ink
09.2009 - Current
Short Order Cook
Omelette Shoppe
02.2005 - 07.2006
Server
Dixie Staffing
01.2003 - 05.2007
High School Diploma -
Woodlawn High School