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Michael Burkhart

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Results-driven Logistics Professional with 15 years in transportation and delivery operations. Expertise in team training, route management, and customer relations enhances delivery accuracy and operational efficiency. Strong multitasking and time management skills support outstanding customer service and ensure positive customer experiences.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

owner

Self employed
Tacoma, Washington
01.2021 - Current

  • Collaborated with contractors and suppliers to source materials and schedule deliveries.
  • Installed drywall, framing, insulation, cabinetry, countertops and trim.
  • Performed demolition of existing walls, floors, and ceilings to prepare for new construction.
  • Removed old fixtures such as sinks, toilets and bathtubs to replace with new ones.

letter carrier

usps
Tacoma, Washington
01.2011 - 01.2021
  • Delivered mail and packages efficiently to assigned routes daily.
  • Sorted and organized incoming mail to streamline delivery processes.
  • Operated postal vehicles in accordance with safety guidelines.
  • Managed customer inquiries and resolved delivery issues to enhance service satisfaction.
  • Collected outgoing mail from designated locations to ensure timely dispatch.

Truck Driver

white buffalo trucking
tacoma, WA
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
  • Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Adhered to all traffic regulations and company policies during transportation.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo efficiently, following proper handling procedures to prevent damage.
  • Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by adhering to road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas, and maintaining vehicle control in all conditions.

Fence foreman/Sanitation Worker

National Construction Rentals Inc.
Pacific, Washington
01.2001 - 01.2006

Trained team members on safety protocols, enhancing workplace safety and compliance.

  • Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to uphold quality standards, ensuring project integrity.
  • installed fence on jobsite
  • installed and cleaned portable restrooms
  • Operated 26 ft flatbed truck for efficient material transportation to job sites.

Driver, Warehouse

masons supply
Lakewood, Washington
01.1996 - 01.2001
  • Transported materials to various job sites, ensuring safe delivery and adherence to schedules.
  • Inspected vehicles daily to ensure optimal operational performance and safety.
  • Coordinated with clients on delivery schedules and service issues, enhancing communication and client relationships.
  • Delivered supplies to job sites, maintaining punctuality and service satisfaction.
  • Operated standard warehouse equipment to assist with loading and unloading of deliveries.
  • Conducted inside sales to generate revenue and support client needs.

Night Loader /Local Route Driver

western beer distributors
Tacoma, Washington
01.1988 - 01.1996
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks efficiently to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Organized warehouse products for easy access, enhancing inventory management.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks safely to move heavy loads.
  • Organized warehouse inventory and supplies in an orderly fashion.
  • Assisted in unloading shipping containers, facilitating prompt processing of incoming shipments.
  • Loaded freight onto trucks using a forklift.
  • Unloaded freight from trucks using a forklift.

Cashier/Truck Driver/Receiving Clerk

Payless Drug Store
Tacoma, Washington
01.1984 - 01.1988
  • Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at Payless Drug Store.
  • Managed cash, credit, and debit transactions, ensuring accurate drawer balance.
  • Received incoming shipments and checked for accuracy of items and quantity against invoices and purchase orders.
  • Processed incoming shipments for inventory management, verifying accuracy and timeliness.
  • Unloaded delivery trucks, containers, and pallets using hand trucks and forklifts.
  • Completed necessary paperwork including packing slips, bills of lading, receiving reports. accurately and on time.
  • Verified that all merchandise was in good condition upon arrival, and reported any discrepancies or damages immediately.
  • Managed inventory by restocking shelves and ensuring product availability.
  • Maintained organized storage areas to facilitate easy access to items.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wilson High School
Tacoma, WA
09-1985

Skills

  • Mail processing
  • Route planning
  • Parcel sorting
  • Parcel delivery
  • Delivery accuracy
  • Logistics
  • Route navigation
  • Vehicle operation
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Safe driving
  • Efficient driving
  • Load management
  • Time management
  • Weather tolerance
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Punctuality
  • Physical stamina
  • Physical strength
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Professionalism
  • Continuous improvement
  • Inventory management
  • Decision-making
  • Safe driving
  • Decision-making

Timeline

owner

Self employed
01.2021 - Current

letter carrier

usps
01.2011 - 01.2021

Truck Driver

white buffalo trucking
01.2006 - 01.2011

Fence foreman/Sanitation Worker

National Construction Rentals Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2006

Driver, Warehouse

masons supply
01.1996 - 01.2001

Night Loader /Local Route Driver

western beer distributors
01.1988 - 01.1996

Cashier/Truck Driver/Receiving Clerk

Payless Drug Store
01.1984 - 01.1988

High School Diploma -

Wilson High School
Michael Burkhart