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Robert Sheffield

Chester,VA

Summary

To obtain a position that allow me to utilize my extensive experience in customer service, training, material handling and customer relations. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator/Order Puller

Delhaize America Food Lion
Disputanta , VA
02.2022 - Current
  • Move stock and other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
  • Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
  • Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
  • Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
  • Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
  • Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.

Senior Sales Representative

Nissan of Richmond
Richmond, VA
02.2019 - 11.2021
  • Properly handling customer contracts.
  • Showing the car to the customer, while also explaining the different features of the car
  • Negotiate the repayment options with the customer
  • Record information about financial status of customer and status of collections efforts
  • Act as a liaison with customers and other internal departments with the company to resolve problem
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and staff
  • Train new and existing employee's based on company policy and procedures
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
  • Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.
  • Directed work of efficient administrative team maintaining accurate sales, inventory and order documentation.
  • Reached out to prospective leads through cold calling, applying variety of established selling methods.
  • Developed exceptional interpersonal, speaking and listening skills from talking with both customers and upper management.
  • Overcame various obstacles and closed sales on several deals that had fallen through by using negotiating.
  • Expanded new business and developed effective sales and marketing campaigns.

Tire and Lube Technician

Jiffy Lube Team Lucor
Richmond, VA
08.2018 - 09.2019
  • Overseeing the crew and making sure everything was done based on company policy and procedure
  • Ensuring the safety and health of employees.
  • Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
  • Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
  • Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect and cool engine.
  • Kept shop areas neat, clean and free of safety hazards.
  • Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
  • Installed wiper blades and headlamps and confirmed items' functionality to promote safe vehicle operation.
  • Performed tire rotations and recommended necessary tire replacements to promote tire functionality and vehicle safety.
  • Conducted safety checks for leaks to repair damage on undercarriage of vehicles.
  • Greeted customers and answered questions about oil changes and other services.
  • Educated customers on vehicle systems operation and recommended regular maintenance schedules to promote optimal vehicle functionality.

Landscaper/Laborer

Kelly's Lawn Services
Hopewell, VA
10.2008 - 10.2018
  • Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts and yard goats.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
  • Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
  • Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.
  • Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
  • Applied weed and pest control chemicals to lawns, protecting grass growth and improving appearance.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
  • Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
  • Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows.
  • Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
  • Maintained commercial and residential landscapes with comprehensive and diverse team.
  • Inspected machinery to spot damage and note needed maintenance repairs.

Education

HOPEWELL HIGH SCHOOL

Bachelor - undefined

VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
2008

Skills

  • MS Office, Inventory management, Data Entry
  • CRM Software
  • Accounts Payable
  • Sales Management
  • Negotiation
  • Financial Report Writing
  • Materials Handling
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Account Management
  • Oil Change
  • Landscape Maintenance
  • Mowing
  • Irrigation
  • Lawn Care
  • Forklift
  • Tree Trimming
  • Order Picking
  • Certifications and Licenses
  • Car Sales man License
  • Material Handling
  • Pallet Disassembly and Assembly
  • Load Inspection
  • Incident Reporting
  • Warehouse Management Systems
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Forklift Operator Certification

Certification

Forklift Certification

Timeline

Forklift Operator/Order Puller

Delhaize America Food Lion
02.2022 - Current

Senior Sales Representative

Nissan of Richmond
02.2019 - 11.2021

Tire and Lube Technician

Jiffy Lube Team Lucor
08.2018 - 09.2019

Landscaper/Laborer

Kelly's Lawn Services
10.2008 - 10.2018

HOPEWELL HIGH SCHOOL

Bachelor - undefined

VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Robert Sheffield