Ralph Smith
Youngstown,OH
Summary
Experienced Delivery Driver offering delivery experience and solid dedication to customer satisfaction. Enhances vehicle longevity and workplace safety with good inspection and maintenance abilities. Applied advanced driving skills to enhance service for customers and collaborate effectively with diverse team members. Received Professional Driving Awards for over 23 years.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery of All Types of RV's
Self Employed
Hermitage, PA
06.1996 - 10.2003
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
Driver/Salesman
Nickles Bakery
New Castle, PA
02.1973 - 01.1996
- Boosted revenues by upselling and cross-selling products to new and established customers.
- Delivered top customer satisfaction, reviewing feedback closely and addressing needs and requests of account holders.
- Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote speedy resolution.
- Displayed products properly at customer sites and according to company specifications and policies.
- Determined best routes for driving to customer sites, accounting for such factors as weather and road construction.
- Identified customers' needs and provided information on appropriate products in effort to promote cross-selling.
- Managed product transitions from warehouse to customer site, loading and unloading in alignment with specifications.
- Maintained positive relationships with customers through communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Middlesex Area High School
West Middlesex, PA06.1971
Skills
- Traffic Laws and Regulations
- Vehicle Safety and Maintenance
- Order Fulfillment
- Dependability and Honesty
- Problem Solving
- Route Planning
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to Lift 50 Pounds
- Delivery and Shipment Records
- Customer Relationships
- Clean Driving Record
- Efficiency and Time Management
- DOT Regulations
- Strong Working Relationships
Been camping over forty years.
I have camped in tents, travel trailers, motor homes and have performed regular maintenance duties on them. I love traveling and have been in every state except Alaska.
Additional Information
I have worked seasonal positions landscaping, mowing grass, picking up trash (lots), performing painting duties, repairing fences. I am knowledgeable in light plumbing and electrical repair. Some knowledge in repairing lawn mowing equipment.
Timeline
Delivery of All Types of RV's
Self Employed
06.1996 - 10.2003
Driver/Salesman
Nickles Bakery
02.1973 - 01.1996
High School Diploma -
West Middlesex Area High School