Paul Cooper
DENISON
Summary
Accomplished Truck Driver and Pastor with a proven track record at TMC Transportation and Boulevard Baptist Church. Expert in safe driving and strategic planning, demonstrating a strong work ethic and leadership development. Achieved a clean MVR and enhanced community engagement through effective communication and pastoral care, showcasing reliability and professionalism.
Professional coordinator with experience in managing diverse tasks and ensuring smooth operations. Skilled in team collaboration, effective communication, and problem-solving. Known for adaptability, reliability, and driving results through strategic planning and execution. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to navigate changing priorities with ease.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Annette Holding's - TMC Transportation
01.2024 - Current
- 48' Flatbed operation and securement.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- 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.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Utilized GPS technology and mapping software effectively to identify the most efficient driving routes consistently throughout assignments.
- Maintained clean driving record, adhering strictly to traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Solved logistical challenges by coordinating effectively with dispatch and warehouse teams.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Pastor
Boulevard Baptist Church
06.2016 - 01.2023
- Prepared coordinating calendar for church,school and ministry events annually
- Responsible for all maintenance and facility repairs
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Advised couples preparing for marriage via pre-marital counseling services tailored specifically towards their unique relational dynamics.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
- Managed church operations, ensuring proper allocation of resources and budget management.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Developed strong partnerships with local organizations to promote collaboration on various community initiatives.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
Associate Pastor
Boulevard Baptist Church
06.2005 - 06.2016
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided pastoral counseling to individuals seeking guidance on personal or relationship issues, promoting emotional well-being within the congregation.
- Coordinated special events such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals, providing pastoral care during significant moments in congregants'' lives.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Streamlined administrative processes for more efficient communication between church staff and congregation members.
- Managed Calendar and Staff for Christian school
- Organized fundraisers and events for school activities
- Managed facility maintenance, oversaw repairs and improvements
Education
Bachelor of Theology - Spiritual Leadership
Heartland Baptist Bible College
Oklahoma City, OK05-2005
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Dependable and reliable
- Public speaking
- Facility management
- Attention to detail
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- DOT compliance
- Administration skills
- Leadership development
- Preaching
- Pastoral care
- Strategic planning
- Clean MVR
- Officiating
- Task prioritization
- Problem-solving capacity
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Truck Driver
Annette Holding's - TMC Transportation
01.2024 - Current
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
03.2023 - 12.2023
Pastor
Boulevard Baptist Church
06.2016 - 01.2023
Associate Pastor
Boulevard Baptist Church
06.2005 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Theology - Spiritual Leadership
Heartland Baptist Bible College
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