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Michael Schaffer

Summary

Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating box trucks and tractor trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork, and meeting company objectives.

I am also fork lift and OSHA 30 certified.

I have been a freelance worker in the production industry since 2000 as a stagehand, fork op, production runner, and crew chief.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

CDL Truck Driver/Warehouse Worker

Video West
04.2024 - Current
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.

General Manager

AZ Event Support
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

CDL Truck Driver

Papa John's Pizza
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.

CDL Truck Driver

R&L Carriers
01.2022 - 02.2022
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.

Class a CDL Truck Driver

Breakthru Beverage
01.2020 - 01.2022

Deliver liquor and wine

  • Invoiced, collected monies due and settled accounts with shippers each day.
  • Handled load documentation, including obtaining signatures and providing copies to destination staff.

Class a CDL Truck Driver

Clearwing Production
05.2016 - 01.2020
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Delivered production equipment to worksites across the United states and Canada .
  • Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.

Class a CDL Truck Driver

Artisan Trucking
07.2013 - 01.2016
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Delivered concert equipment to worksites across The United States and Canada
  • did tours for different bands
  • Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.

Class a CDL Truck Driver

Breakthru Beverage
03.2007 - 05.2013
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Handled load documentation, including obtaining signatures and providing copies to destination staff.
  • delivered beer wine and liquor

Education

High School Diploma -

Santa Maria High School
Santa Maria, CA

Swift Driver Training
Phoenix, AZ
02.2007

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Decision Making
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Truck Weighing
  • Delivery Instructions Verification
  • Time Management
  • Delivery Documentation
  • Truck Maneuvering
  • Payment Collection
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Electric Hand Trucks
  • Customer Relations
  • Forklift Operation

Timeline

CDL Truck Driver/Warehouse Worker

Video West
04.2024 - Current

General Manager

AZ Event Support
06.2022 - 10.2023

CDL Truck Driver

Papa John's Pizza
02.2022 - 06.2022

CDL Truck Driver

R&L Carriers
01.2022 - 02.2022

Class a CDL Truck Driver

Breakthru Beverage
01.2020 - 01.2022

Class a CDL Truck Driver

Clearwing Production
05.2016 - 01.2020

Class a CDL Truck Driver

Artisan Trucking
07.2013 - 01.2016

Class a CDL Truck Driver

Breakthru Beverage
03.2007 - 05.2013

High School Diploma -

Santa Maria High School

Swift Driver Training
Michael Schaffer