James Sims
Buford,GA
Summary
Seeking a management role in a well-organized company that values autonomy and prioritizes skill development in navigation and heavy machinery operation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
1-800-pack-rat
04.2023 - Current
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed the configuration of equipment.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Transport Pods to residents' homes
- Operate forklift to move boxes
Driver
CEI Custom Ecology
01.2023 - Current
- Haul Trash/ Waste Management Service
- Comply with all DOT regulations and rules
- Communicate with Dispatch
- Local run
- Pre/Post trip
- Observe and report equipment or mechanical failures immediately.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
Owner/Operator
Kingly Xpress Logistics LLC
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Complete a daily truck log and submit reports of mileage covered at EOD
- Conduct daily inspections of the vehicle at the end of the shift and report any problems or damage to management
- Comply with all DOT and in-house regulations and rules
- Drive long distances to deliver goods to customers.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
Class A Professional Driver
A.D. Transport Express
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Complete a daily truck log and submit reports of mileage covered at EOD
- Observe and report equipment or mechanical failures immediately
- Manage routes and routines so they proceed in the most efficient way possible
- Find ways to conserve resources, including fuel, to benefit the business
- Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador in every interaction with clients and the public
- Conduct daily inspections of the vehicle at the end of the shift and report any problems or damage to management
- Comply with all DOT and in-house regulations and rules
- Drive long distances to deliver goods to customers
- Load and unload cargo
- Record cargo deliveries
- Refuel and clean vehicle
- Report road incidents to the dispatcher
- Follow traffic laws
- Inspect trucks and record issues
- Follow accident procedures.
Class A- Professional Truck Driver -OTR
Transway
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Complete a daily truck log and submit reports of mileage covered at EOD
- Observe and report equipment or mechanical failures immediately
- Manage routes and routines so they proceed in the most efficient way possible
- Find ways to conserve resources, including fuel, to benefit the business
- Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador in every interaction with clients and the public
- Conduct daily inspections of the vehicle at the end of the shift and report any problems or damage to management
- Comply with all DOT and in-house regulations and rules
- Drive long distances to deliver goods to customers
- Load and unload cargo
- Record cargo deliveries
- Refuel and clean vehicle
- Report road incidents to the dispatcher
- Follow traffic laws
- Inspect trucks and record issues
- Follow accident procedures
- Report mechanical problems to maintenance personnel
- Plan routes using GPS system.
Class A - Professional Truck Driver -OTR
CFI -Trucking
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Complete a daily truck log and submit reports of mileage covered at EOD
- Observe and report equipment or mechanical failures immediately
- Manage routes and routines so they proceed in the most efficient way possible
- Find ways to conserve resources, including fuel, to benefit the business
- Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador in every interaction with clients and the public
- Conduct daily inspections of the vehicle at the end of the shift and report any problems or damage to management
- Comply with all DOT and in-house regulations and rules.
Tech Cleaner
Taylor's Affordable Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Substantial experience of cleaning and maintenance of air duct systems of buildings
- In-depth knowledge of machinist operations and HVAC maintenance
- Operational knowledge of using manual cleaning tools and powered cleaning machines
- Familiarity with all applicable safety standards, procedures, and policies
- Ability to work from heights and work flexible hours, efficiently
- Ability to interact with colleagues, clients and public, in a positive manner.
Janitorial Worker
Diversified Sourcing Solutions
08.2018 - 10.2018
- General cleaning of the building and keeping it maintained and in good condition
- Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors
- Cleaning and stock restrooms
- Ensure doors are locked after hours
- Clean up spills with appropriate equipment
- Perform minor repairs
- Notify supervisors or managers of major repairs
- Collect and dispose of trash
- Complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision
- Keep cleaning supplies in stock
- Work with a contract cleaning service when necessary.
Set-up Tech (Temp)
Pride Staff
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Install dies on machine according to work order specifications
- Assisting in modification of existing procedures
- Creation of new standardized work procedures
- Utilizing and understanding all applicable subcomponents of the production order packet
- Responsible for molding machine set up including ancillary equipment as related to the molding process
- Follow and document process parameters to ensure repeatable results
- Performs all the function and responsibilities of a material handler
- Performs mold changes
- Use a crane hoist to perform mold changes and maintenance of molding machines
- Insert changes to molds
- Process molding parameters to achieve quality parts and optimized cycle times
- Set up End of Arm tooling for robotic part removal and trimming
- Use troubleshooting skills to improve and develop repeatable molding processes
- Address unacceptable reject levels
- Respond to machine alarms in a timely manner
- Responsible for proper handling and care of all materials, molds and tooling
- Responsible for clear and consistent communication between shifts.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Developed and monitored budgets for recreational activities.
- Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
Floor Supervisor
Wacker Neuson
02.2009 - 04.2017
- Manage organization and cleanliness of FOH, no visible dust, dirt, or grime
- Maintain safety and sanitation standards
- Responsible for all aspects of guest relations and the quality of experience delivered to the guest
- Ensure the highest level of quality
- Empower staff to deliver the highest standard of service
- Hiring and training: Recruiting, hiring, and training maintenance technicians and tradespeople
- Scheduling: Assigning tasks and setting schedules
- Inspecting: Inspecting equipment and building systems, and conducting safety inspections
- Supervising: Supervising repairs, installations, and maintenance, and ensuring services are performed as specified
- Monitoring: Monitoring inventory of materials and equipment, and safety practices
- Coordinating: Coordinating projects, such as renovations, and making sure they stay on schedule
- Developing: Developing maintenance policies and procedures, and contributing to the development of the maintenance budget
- Enforcing: Enforcing quality standards and health and safety regulations, and ensuring the team follows company policies and procedures
- Responding: Responding to maintenance requests and escalating issues to management.
- Established objectives to offer team members clear roadmap to help company achieve overall goals.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Education
Daly's Trucking Driving School
Buford, GA04.2019
Associate of Arts in Business Administration in Business -
American InterContinental University
IL, IL01.2011
Skills
- Customer service
- Class A
- Automotive Repair
- CNC
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Team Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Negotiating payments
- Negotiating contracts
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Truck Driver
1-800-pack-rat
04.2023 - Current
Driver
CEI Custom Ecology
01.2023 - Current
Owner/Operator
Kingly Xpress Logistics LLC
03.2021 - 01.2023
Class A Professional Driver
A.D. Transport Express
02.2020 - 02.2021
Class A- Professional Truck Driver -OTR
Transway
06.2019 - 01.2020
Class A - Professional Truck Driver -OTR
CFI -Trucking
05.2019 - 06.2019
Tech Cleaner
Taylor's Affordable Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning
10.2018 - 03.2019
Janitorial Worker
Diversified Sourcing Solutions
08.2018 - 10.2018
Set-up Tech (Temp)
Pride Staff
06.2017 - 07.2018
Floor Supervisor
Wacker Neuson
02.2009 - 04.2017
Daly's Trucking Driving School
Associate of Arts in Business Administration in Business -
American InterContinental University
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