Raquel Perkins
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and reliable driver with extensive experience in transporting goods and passengers safely and efficiently. Possesses a strong knowledge of local routes, excellent navigation skills, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Seeking a career position that can utilize my versatility while also adding to it with new challenges.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL A OTR Driver
May Trucking
Phoenix, AZ
08.2025 - Current
- Delivered freight across multiple states, ensuring timely and safe transportation of goods.
- Maintained accurate logbooks for compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and functionality.
- Enhanced route efficiency through effective navigation and real-time problem-solving.
- Managed communication with dispatch to relay updates on delivery status and potential delays.
DELIVERY DRIVER/MEDICAL COURIER
UltraEx LLC
Hayward, CA
01.2021 - 04.2025
- Ensured timely and accurate delivery of medical supplies and specimens to healthcare facilities. Maintained cleanliness and organization of the delivery vehicle, adhered to safety protocols, and kept detailed records of deliveries. Provided exceptional customer service while handling sensitive medical materials responsibly.
- Worked with dispatch and GPS/Navigation equipment to route and reroute as necessary to ensure pick up and deliveries were carried out within scheduled timeline. Prepared detailed manifests for all orders. Drove up to 600 miles a day in cargo vans, pickup trucks, box trucks, and suv's. Both local AND long distance delivery, specializing in one day service.
FOOD SERVER/WAITRESS/HOST
IHOP
Sacramento, CA
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided exceptional customer service by taking orders, serving food and beverages, and ensuring a positive dining experience. Managed table arrangements and maintained cleanliness. Assisted with seating and greeted guests, demonstrating strong communication skills and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
RANCH HAND
Rocking IT'S Ranch
Pleasant Grove, CA
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Assisted in daily ranch operations, including feeding and caring for livestock, maintaining equipment, and managing orchards. Participated in fencing, harvesting, and personally began and maintained olive orchard alongside one other ranch hand. upkeep on farm made lake, followed protocols ensuring animal welfare and farm efficiency. Collaborated with team members to implement sustainable practices and maintain safety protocols. operated basic farm equipment-tractors, standing 5sitting mowers, backhoe, quads, spray trucks, etc
SMALL BUSINESS OWNER, MANAGER, CARE PROVIDER
No More Worries
Sacramento, CA
06.2012 - 08.2015
- Managed daily operations of a small business, overseeing staff and ensuring high-quality care for clients. Developed and implemented business strategies, maintained financial records, and built strong customer relationships. Ensured compliance with regulations while fostering a positive and supportive environment for both employees and clients. Providing care/personal assistance services for elderly, disable children and adults, and anyone that just needed help with their "day to day". I employed and managed up to 20 employees, strategically marketed/advertised services, and maintained all proper licenses while providing exceptional care to those who needed a helping hand. generated, (and updated as needed) and enforced handbook that followed all regulations mandated.
PARTS DRIVER
Kragen/O'Reilly
Soledad, CA
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Responsible for efficiently delivering parts to automotive service locations, ensuring timely and accurate shipments. Managed inventory, kept delivery logs, and coordinated with staff to fulfill requests. Provided excellent customer service and maintained vehicle maintenance for safe and reliable transportation.
ASSISTANT DIETARY MANAGER
Gramercy Court SNF And Assisted Living
Sacramento, CA
02.2009 - 10.2010
- Assisted in managing daily operations of the dietary department, overseeing food preparation and service to ensure compliance with health regulations. Collaborated with registered dietitians to develop nutrition plans, monitored inventory and budgeting, trained staff, and maintained quality standards for patient satisfaction.
Education
Nutrition
Shasta junior college
redding, CACDL A SCHOOL
Roadmasters
Phoenix, AZ2025
AS degree - Criminal Justice
Colorado tech university
online01-2007
High School Diploma - undefined
el sereno high school
fair oaks, CA01-2003
Skills
- Computer knowledge, (Microsoft office, etc)
- Extensive Customer service experience
- Positive and motivated spirit
- Fast learner
- Quick thinker
- Long distance driving
- Work great in both group setting and alone
- Management
- have taken professional communication courses
- Leadership
- Office skills and experience (filing, data entry, multi-line phones and switchboard, bookkeeping, etc
Certification
- FOOD HANDLERS
- CDL A
LANGUAGES
English
SUMMARY
I'm dedicated to my job and thrive in challenging positions/situations. A strong ability to strategize logically and quickly, specifically in crucial scenarios. Ability to learn and retain new information quickly. I strive to remain positive and ambitious while also working to motivate everyone alongside me to be successful in any and all tasks required and beyond. I'm looking for a company that can benefit from my assets and provides an environment with both challenges and growth potential for both new AND existing staff.
Timeline
CDL A OTR Driver
May Trucking
08.2025 - Current
DELIVERY DRIVER/MEDICAL COURIER
UltraEx LLC
01.2021 - 04.2025
FOOD SERVER/WAITRESS/HOST
IHOP
07.2020 - 05.2021
RANCH HAND
Rocking IT'S Ranch
07.2017 - 07.2018
SMALL BUSINESS OWNER, MANAGER, CARE PROVIDER
No More Worries
06.2012 - 08.2015
ASSISTANT DIETARY MANAGER
Gramercy Court SNF And Assisted Living
02.2009 - 10.2010
PARTS DRIVER
Kragen/O'Reilly
01.2009 - 01.2011
Nutrition
Shasta junior college
AS degree - Criminal Justice
Colorado tech university
High School Diploma - undefined
el sereno high school
CDL A SCHOOL
Roadmasters