MICHELLE THARP
Portland,OR
Summary
Being very diverse in many areas of the trades i.e. logistics, warehouse, auto mechanics, clerical, management & supervisory job positions has allowed me to accommodate my employer, company & customers.
Professional driver with strong expertise in safe and efficient transportation. Skilled in route planning, vehicle maintenance, and customer service. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring reliable and flexible support for changing needs. Known for punctuality, dependability, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Port of Portland Shuttle Driver
S + P Plus
03.2024 - 09.2025
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and functionality, performing routine inspections and minor repairs.
- Operated shuttle vehicles efficiently, ensuring timely transport of passengers and materials.
- Assisted passengers with luggage, providing exceptional customer service during transit.
- Coordinated schedules with dispatch to optimize routes and minimize wait times.
- Monitored traffic conditions, adjusting travel routes to enhance safety and efficiency.
- Improved passenger satisfaction by providing courteous service and responding promptly to all requests.
Delivery Driver
Spears Construction Supply
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Delivered products efficiently to customers, ensuring timely service and maintaining high satisfaction levels.
- Managed route planning to optimize delivery schedules and reduce fuel consumption.
- Operated delivery vehicles in compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries, including receipts and customer feedback for quality assurance.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to ensure accurate order fulfillment and inventory management.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues promptly, fostering positive relationships and repeat business.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
Garbage Truck Driver
Waste Managment
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Performed exceptional & upmost safest service to customers, collecting all items set out for pickup.
- Adhered to the respective route maintaining a steady work pace to ensure all customers were serviced.
- Responsible for accepting only the items allowed for pickup and informed customers if violations were made. After route was complete, delivered all items to the respective waste/recycle site.
- held accountable for the correct paper work and receipts, making sure all were correct and delivered to dispatch at EOD.
- sustained a severe injury to my left arm which left me out of work after this position. That is the reason for the gap of unemployment from this position to S+P Plus.
Biomedical Supply Assistant / Logistics
ARC
01.2008 - 06.2018
- Coordinated inventory management to ensure timely availability of supplies.
- Streamlined supply chain processes, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing delays.
- Trained new staff on best practices for inventory control and safety protocols.
- Implemented procedures for effective tracking of supplies and equipment usage.
- Developed relationships with vendors to optimize procurement strategies and pricing.
- Monitored stock levels, facilitating proactive ordering to prevent shortages.
- Reorganized supplies and increased productivity.
- Implemented an efficient stock management system to minimize waste and maintain optimal inventory levels at all times.
- Provided exceptional support to internal departments, ensuring seamless coordination between procurement and endorsers.
- Prioritized tasks effectively under high-pressure situations, balancing multiple demands while maintaining excellent attention to detail in order execution.
- Optimized warehouse storage space usage, implementing effective organization strategies that maximized available capacity without compromising accessibility.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
Education
No Degree - Commercial Driving
Elite Truck School
Portland, OR06-2016
AAS - Pharmacy Degree
Everest College
Portland, OR04.2010
Diploma - undefined
Grant High School
Portland, OR06.2002
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance, Emergency procedures, Punctuality, Scheduling flexibility
- GPS applications, Clean driving record, DOT compliance
- Inclement weather driving, Mobility support, Road safety compliance
- Document management, Customer service, Active listening, Critical thinking, Data entry,
- Computer proficiency, Delivery scheduling, Route planning
- Forklift operation, Cargo handling, Quality assurance
Timeline
Port of Portland Shuttle Driver
S + P Plus
03.2024 - 09.2025
Delivery Driver
Spears Construction Supply
02.2023 - 03.2024
Garbage Truck Driver
Waste Managment
08.2018 - 06.2022
Biomedical Supply Assistant / Logistics
ARC
01.2008 - 06.2018
AAS - Pharmacy Degree
Everest College
Diploma - undefined
Grant High School
No Degree - Commercial Driving
Elite Truck School