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Phil MacDonald

Fort Myer,FL

Summary

Hardworking young professional with a passion for logistics and overseeing and completing hands on physical tasks. Productive working independently and using appropriate judgment. Well-equipped at loading and unloading packages quickly and efficiently and moving products by hand or with basic material handling equipment. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management abilities. Hardworking team member skilled in safely moving heavy loads manually or using forklifts and pallet jacks. Punctual, reliable and dedicated to teamwork. Good maintenance and repair skills with training in several areas. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Grounds Crew Worker

Lee Memorial Gardens
05.2022 - Current
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Worked with a team to meat daily goals and preform tasks in a timely manner
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
  • Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
  • Managed and coordinated installation of complex landscaping projects.
  • Cultivated and replanted trees and plants to maintain landscaping areas.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.

Driver

United Parcel Service
08.2019 - 03.2021
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
  • Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
  • Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
  • Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
  • Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
  • Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
  • Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service.

Windows Manager

84Lumber
02.2019 - 03.2020

- Receiving of daily materials

- Inspecting and processing of ordered materials

- Staging and stocking windows and material

- Liaising with vendors, suppliers and clients

- Scheduling deliveries and pickups

- Ensuring installers and clients are taken care of daily

- Training, supervising and working with staff/team

  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.

Shipping Clerk /Logistics Team Member

NYX New Albany
02.2016 - 01.2019
  • Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork, and other documentation for accuracy.
  • Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
  • Worked daily with RF scanners
  • Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts, and identified variances.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area as well as load or unload trucks
  • Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
  • Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
  • Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to verify customer satisfaction and order accuracy.
  • Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
  • Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
  • Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
  • Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
  • Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.

Manager in Training

84 Lumber
03.2013 - 11.2016

- Training of managerial duties

- Scheduled window packages and orders

- Ordering of windows and other materials

- Creating spreadsheets and coordinating with salesman

- Account managing

- Maintaining records and report histories

- Kept detailed job records using software to maintain up-to-date filing system.

- Loading & unloading of shipment deliveries


Package Handler

FedEx
03.2011 - 06.2013
  • Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
  • Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
  • Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Collaborated with other package handlers to provide prompt and accurate delivery of orders.
  • Stored and secured packages in designated areas to prevent damage and theft.
  • Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
  • Loaded package containers onto forklifts and transported into packaging areas.
  • Monitored and tracked shipment progress to confirm on-time delivery.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
  • Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
  • Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
  • Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.

Education

Associate of Arts - Basic Studies

Edison State College
Fort Myers, FL
05.2010

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Time management and prioritization
  • Transportation and Logistics
  • Customer service
  • Leadership
  • Organization
  • Materials Movement
  • Daily Log Maintenance
  • Pallet Arrangement
  • Labeling and Boxing
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Package Scanning
  • Lifting and Sorting
  • Recordkeeping Requirement
  • Load Security and Guidance
  • Route Deliveries
  • Merchandise Tracking
  • Inventory Accuracy
  • Performance Goals
  • Barcode Scanners
  • Conveyor Systems
  • Materials Handling and Transport
  • Effective Prioritization
  • Truck Loading and Unloading
  • Package Preparation
  • Freight Labeling
  • Handheld Scanners

Timeline

Grounds Crew Worker

Lee Memorial Gardens
05.2022 - Current

Driver

United Parcel Service
08.2019 - 03.2021

Windows Manager

84Lumber
02.2019 - 03.2020

Shipping Clerk /Logistics Team Member

NYX New Albany
02.2016 - 01.2019

Manager in Training

84 Lumber
03.2013 - 11.2016

Package Handler

FedEx
03.2011 - 06.2013

Associate of Arts - Basic Studies

Edison State College
Phil MacDonald