Milan Cimera
East Rutherford,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Owner/Operator Truck Driver known for strong work ethic and self-motivation. Successfully managed delivery operations while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, fostering customer relationships for high satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Continental Seafood Corp.
Passaic, NJ
01.2008 - Current
- Operated and maintained truck for safe transportation of seafood products.
- Planned efficient routes to optimize delivery times and minimize fuel consumption.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards during all operations.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify and resolve mechanical issues promptly.
- Trained new drivers on operational procedures and best practices for safety.
- Managed inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers for timely replenishment of stock.
- Developed strong relationships with customers, ensuring high satisfaction through reliable service.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced delivery efficiency by streamlining workflows.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Boatswain's Mate
United States Coast Gaurd
Staten Island, NY
10.2018 - 05.2023
- Assisted in training personnel on navigational systems and emergency response procedures.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections of vessel equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Coordinated logistics for search and rescue missions, optimizing resource allocation during critical operations.
- Led a team in executing maritime security operations, enhancing situational awareness and response effectiveness.
- Conducted regular drills to maintain proficiency in firefighting, first aid, man overboard recovery, and abandon ship procedures among the crew.
- Supervised small boat operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards.
- Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses and determine ship position throughout travel.
Education
Associate of Arts - Classics
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2010
Skills
- DOT compliance
- Professionalism and work ethic
- Safe driving practices
- Safety compliance
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Vehicle maintenance
- Fleet management
- Clean MVR
- Heavy lifting
- Inclement weather driving
Accomplishments
Successfully carried out core operations crucial to our business's survival with a skeleton crew of less than 20 percent staff, during the initial, and subsequent months (for the better part of a year), of the 2020 global pandemia. Receiving, processing, and delivering a large capacity of variable orders with temperature sensitive, highly perishable consumer grade seafood in a very competitive market.
Certified Deck Watch Officer, and Boat Crew Member, USCG Station New York. Completed All Phases of Boarding Officer Qualification Course. Participated in an operational and leadership capacity in many Search And Rescue, Security Patrol, POI Escort, and Maritime Law Enforcement Missions, working in liaison with City, State, and Federal Agencies, including FDNY, NYPD, and CBP.
Certification
Boat Crew Member USCG Station New York.
Deck Watch Officer USCG Station New York
Currently processing renewal of Seafood HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) certification.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Boatswain's Mate
United States Coast Gaurd
10.2018 - 05.2023
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Continental Seafood Corp.
01.2008 - Current
Associate of Arts - Classics
Montclair State University