Mekias Tefera
Driver
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning deliveries field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Experienced Delivery Driver offering delivery experience and solid dedication to customer satisfaction. Enhances vehicle longevity and workplace safety with good inspection and maintenance abilities. Apply advanced Spanish skills to enhance service for customers and collaborate effectively with diverse team members.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Coca Cola Bottling
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular store audits to verify compliance with company policies.
- Implemented sales strategies to generate leads and maximize profit margins.
- Reduced out-of-stock instances by conducting regular audits, adjusting inventory counts, and communicating discrepancies to management.
- Increased brand visibility by designing eye-catching window displays that highlighted new products and seasonal trends.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
- Generated weekly, monthly and quarterly sales reports to highlight milestones and activities.
- Used props and lighting to enhance appearance and visibility of displays.
- Collaborated with store management to develop promotional plans and execute timely merchandise resets.
- Supported loss prevention initiatives by maintaining awareness of potential security risks and alerting management when needed.
- Proposed new ideas and concepts to enhance merchandise displays.
- Established positive rapport with customers, fostering loyalty and repeat business through attentive service and knowledgeable product recommendations.
Delivery Driver
DoorDash And Instacart
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Reduced vehicle downtime and repair costs by performing routine maintenance checks and adhering to preventive measures.
- Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
- Contributed to company growth by cross-selling additional products during deliveries, resulting in increased sales revenue.
Delivery Driver
Fed Ex Ground
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Followed corporate procedures to maintain company and customer data confidentiality.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as 30 miles from home location.
- Streamlined delivery operations by collaborating with team members to develop efficient processes and procedures.
- Boosted overall efficiency by effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously, such as loading and unloading vehicles, route planning, and paperwork completion.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Expanded professional knowledge base by attending industry workshops, conferences, or webinars related to transportation trends, safety, and best practices.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Contributed to company growth by cross-selling additional products during deliveries, resulting in increased sales revenue.
- Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Mitigated potential risks associated with hazardous materials transport through strict adherence to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Used two-way radios to stay in contact with dispatch and receive last-minute instruction changes.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Accomplished seamless handovers between shifts through clear communication with colleagues about completed tasks, ongoing responsibilities, and relevant updates.
- Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Promoted eco-friendly driving habits by minimizing fuel consumption through careful route planning and adherence to speed limits where applicable.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Ensured the safety of all goods transported by securing loads properly and following best practices for handling fragile items.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills in consistently meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality or safety.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Kept meticulous records of deliveries, including invoices, delivery confirmations, and any other required documentation to ensure accurate tracking and billing processes.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50-100 pounds.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely shipment of orders, ensuring proper packaging and labeling.
Education
High School Diploma -
LCCS
Ethiopia 05.2001 -
Skills
Defensive driver training
Time management abilities
Professionalism
Excellent Communication
Excellent Customer service
Loading and unloading
Map reading and navigation skills
Clean Driving Record
Basic Math Skills
Timeline
Merchandiser
Coca Cola Bottling
07.2023 - Current
Delivery Driver
Fed Ex Ground
12.2022 - 06.2023
Delivery Driver
DoorDash And Instacart
01.2022 - 01.2024
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
03.2021 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
LCCS
05.2001 -