Leslie Deans
Greenville,North Carolina
Summary
Customer-oriented team member with proven safety skills and impeccable driving history. Log daily activities, coordinate customer documentation and collect payments to meet record keeping requirements. Skillfully plan daily assignments to meet customer needs. Experienced EVS technician, forklift operator and CLASS A truck driver. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethnic and 3+ years in logistics.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
OTR Truck Driver
Independent Contracting
08.2023 - Current
- Maintain accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping by diligently updating electronic logs and submitting required paperwork in a timely fashion.
- Finalize daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements..
- Increase on-time deliveries by planning efficient routes and maintaining regular communication with dispatch teams.
- Inspect vehicles at the beginning and end of each shift to keep equipment in good working order.
- Safely navigate challenging weather conditions, utilizing defensive driving techniques to ensure timely delivery without compromising safety.
- Contact customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Complete multi-day and overnight trips on a day to day bases.
- Operate with safety and skills to avoid accidents and delays.
- Collaborate with fellow truck drivers to share best practices, improve performance, and promote a supportive working environment
- Maintain awareness to avoid possible dangers.
Forklift Operator
East Carolina Vocational Center
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
- Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
- Documented tally sheets, slot changes and other paperwork to maintain appropriate records and reports.
- Loaded and unloaded product from flat beds and box trailers.
- Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guarantee loads of exact quantity and product type.
- Evaluated forklift daily for malfunctions and performed routine maintenance.
Personal Care Assistant
Tillerys Place
02.2017 - 09.2021
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Prevented injuries through diligent observation of the environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
EVS Technician
Parkview Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Delivered exceptional customer service when interacting with patients, family members, visitors, and colleagues, fostering a positive atmosphere within the hospital environment .
- Promoted a healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff through diligent maintenance of high cleanliness standards.
- Demonstrated strong time management skills, ensuring the completion of all assigned tasks within designated deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Assisted in emergency situations requiring immediate attention or cleanup, demonstrating adaptability under pressure.
- Assist nursing staff with patient care tasks, improving overall efficiency and quality of care.
- Transport patients, specimen and equipment to and from assigned locations in a safe and timely manner.
- Responded immediately to calls from staff to clean in/out patient rooms.
Logistics Specialist
US ARMY
06.2010 - 09.2013
- Coordinate with freight forwarder to provide vendor shipping details and obtain shipping updates
- Guard and protect high valuable weapons and equipment.
- Manage and track package transfers such as bill of lading, delivery receipts, packing list and load tags
- Validate inventory levels and update systems using handheld device on a day to day basis.
- Responsible for supervising large groups
- Issuing of equipment and materials to ensure customer satisfaction
- Manage and provide assistance to soldiers in material management, logistics and supply.
- Load and unload military vehicles using safety measures while staying alert and aware of my surroundings at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southern Nash High School
Bailey, NC05.2007
Skills
- Map reading and navigation skills
- Safe driver training
- Detail oriented
- Patient Care
- Serve and protect
- Fork lift/lift operator training
- Knowledge of state roads and highways
- Heavy hauling
- Warehouse experience
- Training and development
- Communication
- Leadership skills
- Customer service
- Safety measures
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Equipment Inspections
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
OTR Truck Driver
Independent Contracting
08.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator
East Carolina Vocational Center
09.2021 - 08.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Tillerys Place
02.2017 - 09.2021
EVS Technician
Parkview Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 12.2016
Logistics Specialist
US ARMY
06.2010 - 09.2013
High School Diploma -
Southern Nash High School