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Misti Tipton

Misti Tipton

Summary

Versatile, easily-trained, achievement-oriented professional with a robust background in logistics and operations. Excelled in heavy equipment operation and hazardous materials handling, showcasing strong attention to detail and exceptional route planning skills. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and safety, underscored by effective team leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Route Driver

HR&R LLC
08.2022 - Current
  • Completed daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and loaded needed supplies daily.
  • Recorded and modified mileage, stops, orders and customer details for each daily route to include receipt of payments and customer service on routes.
  • Communicated regularly with dispatcher for delivery route details and changes.
  • Maintained trucks while in use and inspected vehicles and mechanical tools before and after long haul drives to include tanks, pumps, etc.
  • Delivered top customer satisfaction, reviewing feedback closely, and addressing needs and requests of account holders.

Licensed Herbicide Applicator and Landscaper

Crown's Landscaping
05.2019 - 01.2021
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Licensed dump truck and skid steer operator/ hauler.
  • Licensed Herbicide Applicator - attained license and maintained knowledge of equipment necessary to effectively apply herbicides, acquiring new skills and techniques to include monitoring, evaluating, and treating conditions in trees, shrubs, lawns, and flowerbeds.
  • Coordinated with clients to custom design programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting, and other related topics.
  • Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety and environmental standards.

Line Packer

Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • Monitored inventory levels to report on shortages or excess.
  • Assembled boxes, cartons and containers to package items.
  • Secured items for storage or shipment.
  • Counted items to verify accuracy of orders and inspected items for defects and damage.
  • Easily cross-trained into other departments to maximize overall production and efficiency.

Poultry Farmer

Brantley Farms
10.2017 - 01.2018
  • Fed and watered chickens routinely to include administering medications daily.
  • Loaded/ unloaded poultry on trucks for transfer to processing plants.
  • Kept detailed records of husbandry actions to meet FDA guidelines.
  • Maintained proper chicken house temperature and ventilation.
  • Monitored flock for signs of disease or physical distress and culled infirm individuals.

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Franklin County Department of Education
08.2011 - 05.2017
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Introduced classroom games and various outdoor recreational events to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Impacted lessons positively by incorporating smart boards, computers, games and music into classroom.

Supply Clerk

88TH Regional Support Command
02.2009 - 05.2011
  • Responsible for the requisition, receipt, control, shipping, accountability, and distribution of supplies, tools, and equipment for integrated military accounts and commercial acquisitions for operation.
  • Analyzed and adjusted inconsistencies in automated supply accounting system.
  • Synchronized supply chains and funding allocations to optimize inventory and service procedures.
  • Prepared property hand receipts for daily transactions.
  • Government Purchase Cardholder purchasing within an annual budget and maintaining all required documents and records of all purchases with supporting documentation.
  • Improved operating efficiency of forward operating battle units.
  • Evaluated supply policies, plans and procedures to identify inefficiencies and problems impacting logistics operations and supply accountability.

Heavy Equipment Operator

United States Army Reserve Command
08.2008 - 08.2010
  • Operated tractor trailer for loading and transporting diverse pieces road-building equipment to include tractors to support combat engineer missions in the following capacity:

- bulldozers and attachments for clearing, grubbing, stripping, excavating, backfilling, stockpiling, and pushing scraper.

- motorized grader for cutting and spreading fill materials.

- winches and hoists for 22T crane for lifting and moving steel and other heavy building materials to include accurate calculations of associated load plans.

- backhoe and loader operation to cut and level runways and roadbeds.

- completed all required equipment inspections and operator level maintenance to prolong life of all machinery.

  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols.
  • Hazmat endorsement licensed to include fuel tanker acquired and utilized with no incidents.

Ammunition Specialist

United States Army
01.2001 - 11.2002
  • Trained personnel on safe ammunition handling to prevent injuries and accidents.
  • Accurately completed all paperwork and documentation related to receiving, managing storage and inventory of materials and ammunition supply storage, transfer and salvage.
  • Safely operated all necessary heavy equipment to include variable reach all terrain forklifts for inventory management.
  • Daily inspections performed throughout storage facility to ensure quality and inventory controls.
  • Inspected grade of products to include primer condition, mid-coats, top-coats, color and grade of ammunitions for safety and quality control.
  • Supervised subordinate personnel and offered extensive mentoring and training assistance.

Education

Associate of Science - Foundations in Education

Drury University
Springfield, MO
05-2017

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Drury University
Springfield, MO
05-2008

Skills

  • Commercial driving CDL-A
  • Valid Medical Card
  • Previous Hazmat Endorsement Holder
  • Route Planning, GPS Navigation Expertise
  • Strong Attention to Detail, Order Picking and Warehouse Operations with Assembly Line Experience
  • Task prioritization
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Heavy Equipment Operation with Hazardous Materials Handling Experience
  • Ammunition Handling

Accomplishments

  • Class A CDL, Clean MVR, and Valid Medical Card
  • Active Duty Military Service Experience
  • Tennessee Licensed Educator
  • Bachelor of Science Degree- Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Certification

  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)/ Tennessee
  • Licensed Herbicide Applicator/ lawncare
  • Licensed Educator Tennessee

Timeline

Route Driver

HR&R LLC
08.2022 - Current

Licensed Herbicide Applicator and Landscaper

Crown's Landscaping
05.2019 - 01.2021

Line Packer

Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
04.2018 - 12.2018

Poultry Farmer

Brantley Farms
10.2017 - 01.2018

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Franklin County Department of Education
08.2011 - 05.2017

Supply Clerk

88TH Regional Support Command
02.2009 - 05.2011

Heavy Equipment Operator

United States Army Reserve Command
08.2008 - 08.2010

Ammunition Specialist

United States Army
01.2001 - 11.2002

Associate of Science - Foundations in Education

Drury University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Drury University
Misti Tipton