Robert Dempsey
Cromwell,CT
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class A CDL Delivery Driver
Thurston Foods
Wallingford, CT
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Operated Class A vehicles to deliver food products efficiently and safely.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Managed delivery schedules, optimizing routes for timely service and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to load and unload shipments, ensuring accuracy in inventory handling.
- Implemented improvements in delivery processes, resulting in increased operational efficiency and reduced delays.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
CDL A Delivery Driver
Performance Food Group Co
New Britain, CT
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and documentation for regulatory compliance.
- Implemented best practices in load securing techniques to prevent product damage during transport.
- Handled documentation accurately including bills of lading, driver logs, and delivery receipts; keeping detailed records of all aspects related to each shipment handled.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Used ramps to offload product with handcarts that are stacked correctly .
Fork Lift Operator/ Shipping and Receiving
Somerset Plastic
Middletown, CT
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Inspected machinery for safety compliance and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize loading and unloading processes, improving workflow efficiency.
- Implemented inventory control measures, reducing discrepancies and improving accuracy in stock management.
- Monitored compliance with OSHA regulations, fostering a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Verified accuracy of shipping and receiving documents and maintained records.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
CDL B Driver
US Electrical Services Inc.
Middletown, CT
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Implemented efficient routing strategies to optimize delivery time and reduce fuel consumption.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries, vehicle maintenance, and compliance documentation.
- Maintained accurate records, including logbooks, manifests, and bills of lading, ensuring full compliance with DOT regulations.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by effectively planning and executing efficient routes.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and professional demeanor during deliveries.
- Implemented GPS technology to enhance route planning and navigation, reducing travel times and increasing overall productivity.
- Contributed to team success by collaborating with dispatchers, warehouses, and customers for efficient coordination of pickups and deliveries.
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
Middletown, CT
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Assembled, sealed and loaded packages into correct trucks.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
Tech Sales Associate
Staples
Middletown, Connecticut
10.2018 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with customers and asked questions to assess needs and budgets.
- Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers.
- Recommended Product or Service and explained features and costs to help customers make educated buying decisions.
- Furnished customers with exemplary service, helping build lasting, lucrative partnerships.
- Repair iPhones, computers, and laptops.
Education
High School Diploma -
Middletown High School
Middletown, CT07.2012
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Safe driving practices
- Effective communication
- Defensive driving techniques
- Vehicle inspection proficiency
- Accident prevention strategies
- Equipment operation
- Emergency response readiness
- Load securement
- Route planning expertise
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Safe driving
- Dependable and reliable
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Loading and unloading
- Clear communication
- GPS and route planning
- Valid Driver's license
- Heavy lifting
- Safe driving record
- Clean driving record
- Commercial driving
- DOT compliance
- Vehicle inspections
- Forklift operation
- GPS navigation
- Shipping and packaging
- Delivery recordkeeping
- Physical stamina
- Vehicle cleaning and maintenance
- Traffic laws
- Payment collection
- Pre-trip and Post-trip inspections
- Dispatch communication
- Route logs
- Delivery scheduling
- Valid class A commercial Driver's license
- Mileage tracking
- Refrigerated trailers
- Dry vans
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- Package scanning
- Air brake system
- Tankers
Certification
Commercial A driver license
Tanker Endorsement
Timeline
Class A CDL Delivery Driver
Thurston Foods
12.2025 - 03.2026
CDL A Delivery Driver
Performance Food Group Co
08.2025 - 12.2025
Fork Lift Operator/ Shipping and Receiving
Somerset Plastic
09.2023 - 05.2025
CDL B Driver
US Electrical Services Inc.
03.2021 - 12.2023
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
11.2020 - 04.2021
Tech Sales Associate
Staples
10.2018 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Middletown High School