Richard Baker
Astoria,Oregon
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation, and business needs. Motivational Supervisor with 5 years of experience monitoring, coordinating and allocating employee efforts to achieve organizational goals. Proven track record with continuous improvement, performance growth and schedule management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Magnum Logistics USA
Astoria, OR
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Operated commercial truck to transport goods and materials over long distances.
- Followed all applicable rules, laws and regulations governing the safe operation of a large vehicle.
- Developed positive relationships with customers by providing excellent customer service.
Maintenance Worker
Emerald Heights Apts
Astoria, OR
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Operated hand tools and power tools to make minor maintenance repairs and maintain grounds and walks.
- Collected trash from designated areas within the building on a daily basis.
- Maintained accurate records of all repairs performed and materials used for future reference.
- Repaired broken windows, doors, walls, and other fixtures in an efficient manner.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on apartment buildings, such as painting, plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and HVAC systems.
- Installed new appliances in apartments upon request from tenants or landlords.
- remodeled units, prepared them for new tenants.
Truck Driver
Knight Transportation
Fairview, OR
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
Security Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
Portland, OR
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintained records of all incidents that occurred on site including lost and stolen items and unauthorized persons present.
- Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations as they arise by deploying appropriate resources and personnel.
- Ensured security staff is properly trained and certified in accordance with company policies and local regulations.
- Created schedules for security personnel shift rotations and monitored staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Investigated incidents, wrote detailed reports, and made recommendations for improvements in the security program.
- Provided ongoing coaching, feedback, development opportunities, discipline when necessary to ensure employees are meeting expectations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID04-2015
GED -
Western College of Idaho (Adult Education)
Nampa, ID03-2013
Skills
- Truck Loading and Unloading
- Load Security
- Delivery Verification
- Organizational Abilities
- Effective Communication Abilities
- Paperwork Coordination
- Safety Management
- Document Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Clean MVR
- Defensive Driver Training
- Problem-Solving Capabilities
- Inclement Weather Driving
- Commercial driving
- Route logs
- Logistics planning
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Defensive driver training
Affiliations
- I am an US Army Veteran with multiple skills ranging from leadership, Weapons, Team Building and Security-related situations.
- I have Raised 5 children while being a soldier and as a civilian long-haul truck driver, this required a lot of patients, understanding, and thinking outside of the box.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There’s no reality except the one contained within us. That’s why so many people live an unreal life. They take images outside them for reality and never allow the world within them to assert itself.
Hermann Hesse
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Magnum Logistics USA
11.2021 - 02.2024
Maintenance Worker
Emerald Heights Apts
02.2021 - 11.2021
Truck Driver
Knight Transportation
09.2020 - 02.2021
Security Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
07.2019 - 02.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
College of Western Idaho
GED -
Western College of Idaho (Adult Education)