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Linda Northern

Blytheville,United States (+1)

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level driver position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Experienced driver with over 20+ years of experience in freelance driving. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Driver

Self Employed
Blytheville, AR
06.2010 - 08.2022
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Completed 50 + routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
  • Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
  • Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation

Taxi Cab Driver

Bo's Taxi Cab
Blytheville, AR
09.2006 - 05.2010
  • Maximized passenger satisfaction by keeping vehicles in safe and clean operating condition.
  • Calculated rides costs, received money and returned change.
  • Arrived on time to customer appointments.
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness, sanitation and service.
  • Booked rides using mobile phone service.
  • Transported high-value clients with professionalism and discretion.
  • Stored passenger luggage and personal items with care for safety and security
  • Checked in with dispatch to determine schedule and planned pickups
  • Minimized mechanical issues by adhering to vehicle maintenance schedule
  • Answered, scheduled and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations
  • Offered above-and-beyond service to every rider to encourage repeat business

Personal Daycare Van Driver

Friendly Childcare Daycare Center
Gosnell, AR
02.1995 - 07.2006
  • Maintained vehicle by refueling, performing regular fluid level checks and cleaning interior and exterior of vehicle.
  • Utilized maps, GPS, landmarks and traffic conditions to expertly navigate to and from destinations efficiently.
  • Transported customers to and from airports, hotels, shopping centers and train stations.
  • Assisted clients with loading and unloading of personal items and luggage, often delivering luggage to clients' rooms.
  • Conducted inspections on vehicles prior to use at beginning of shift each day.
  • Observed and followed traffic laws and regulations specifically reinforcing public and client safety.
  • Handled 30+ calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
  • Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation

Pizza Delivery Driver

Pizza Inn
Blytheville, AR
05.1993 - 01.1995
  • Interacted professionally with customers in person or by phone and acted with sense of urgency to drive positive customer experience.
  • Processed payments by accepting cash, checks and credit and debit card payments.
  • Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
  • Planned optimal routes to deliver multiple orders per trip and achieve strong performance ratings.

Pizza Delivery Driver

Mazzio's Pizza
Blytheville, AR
04.1991 - 03.1993
  • Interacted professionally with customers in person or by phone and acted with sense of urgency to drive positive customer experience.
  • Processed payments by accepting cash, checks and credit and debit card payments.
  • Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
  • Planned optimal routes to deliver multiple orders per trip and achieve strong performance ratings.
  • Maintained organized, safe and clean work areas and complied with company safety and security standards.
  • Followed delivery procedures such as remaining alert and aware of surroundings, learning delivery area and checking orders for quality and accuracy to promote food and service quality.
  • Met promised delivery times consistently by using GPS software to spot and avoid traffic delays.
  • Kept delivery vehicle clean and neat to maintain company's professional reputation.
  • Collaborated with team members and contributed to team efforts by supporting other workstations during shift.
  • Maintained consistent on-time delivery record with 100% of orders arriving ahead of schedule

Education

High School Diploma -

Blytheville High School
Blytheville, AR
05.1994

Skills

  • Heavy Lifting
  • City and Non-City Driving
  • Commercial Driving
  • Driving and Transportation
  • Customer Service
  • Traffic Law Observation
  • Safe Driving Techniques
  • Navigational Systems and GPS

Accomplishments

  • Achieved monietary benefits by completing driving and delevery with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Supervised team of 10+ staff members.

Timeline

Freelance Driver

Self Employed
06.2010 - 08.2022

Taxi Cab Driver

Bo's Taxi Cab
09.2006 - 05.2010

Personal Daycare Van Driver

Friendly Childcare Daycare Center
02.1995 - 07.2006

Pizza Delivery Driver

Pizza Inn
05.1993 - 01.1995

Pizza Delivery Driver

Mazzio's Pizza
04.1991 - 03.1993

High School Diploma -

Blytheville High School

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