Avery Johnson
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Proven leader and efficient CDL Class A Driver with a track record of enhancing delivery efficiency and customer satisfaction at Tysons Foods. Skilled in load securement and critical thinking, I excel in optimizing routes and maintaining safety standards. Achieved substantial business growth as CEO of Axcess Professional Staffing, demonstrating exceptional professionalism and punctuality.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Class A Driver
Tysons Foods
04.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent communication skills and professional demeanor.
- Conducted post-trip inspections to detect any potential vehicle issues, reporting concerns promptly to management for prompt resolution.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service during pickup and delivery interactions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by planning and executing optimal routes for daily transportation assignments.
- Ensured vehicle safety with regular maintenance checks, resulting in reduced breakdowns and increased reliability.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on industry regulations and best practices for CDL Class A drivers.
- Maintained timely deliveries by effectively managing schedules and prioritizing tasks according to client needs.
- Utilized GPS devices and maps to navigate unfamiliar territories while maintaining punctual delivery timescales.
- Responded quickly to unexpected challenges such as inclement weather or traffic disruptions, adapting strategies accordingly to maintain delivery commitments without jeopardizing safety standards.
Warehouse Manager
HOWSE WAREHOUSE
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Boosted customer satisfaction through timely order fulfillment and accurate inventory tracking.
CEO
Axcess Professional Staffing
09.2012 - 02.2019
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
- Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
- Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
- Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new markets and devising targeted expansion strategies.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
LabCorp
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkview Magnet High School
Little Rock, AR06.1997
Skills
- Emergency response readiness
- Load securement knowledge
- Air brake systems understanding
- Professionalism and Punctuality
- Safe Driving Practices
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Logbook Maintenance
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Clean MVR
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
CDL Class A Driver
Tysons Foods
04.2022 - Current
Warehouse Manager
HOWSE WAREHOUSE
11.2019 - 02.2022
CEO
Axcess Professional Staffing
09.2012 - 02.2019
Warehouse Forklift Operator
LabCorp
01.2009 - 12.2011
High School Diploma -
Parkview Magnet High School