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Roy Burgess Jr,

Feeder Driver Training Specialist
Cordova

Summary

Strong leader and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Talented Truck Driver with good route planning, payment handling and customer service skills. Offering 12 years of experience and basic maintenance knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every need.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Feeder Driver Training Specialist

UPS
05.2019 - Current
  • Provides classroom instruction on work methods, government regulations, and the use of applicable driver systems and technology.
  • Determines employee training needs to produce continuous development plans
  • Conducts performance evaluations and resolves individual and group performance issues.
  • Conducts an annual performance and safety certification ride with each driver, and reviews accident and injury reports.

OTR Driver Trainer/Transportation Dispatcher

Dedicated YRC, Schneider National Inc
02.2018 - 05.2019
  • Conducts hazardous material audits to ensure safe handling information is posted in trailers per government regulations.
  • Verifies trailers are loaded and/or empty as planned to ensure accuracy.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Dispatch/plan to ensure loads and tractors are assigned to drivers to meet service goals
  • Review load movement daily to identify opportunities to reduce costs.
  • Reviews daily service reports to verify service levels are being met.

Line Haul Driver

Fedex Freight
02.2017 - 02.2018
  • Operated various tractor-trailer combinations for extended periods of time, over long distances, between company terminals or yards, company facilities and customer facilities or work sites
  • Picked up, transported, and delivered freight
  • Loaded and unloaded freight using forklift
  • Taught and evaluated students enrolled in company directed curriculum to prepare for over the road driving duties
  • Demonstrated and taught driving skills and techniques in accordance with company guidelines and training materials
  • Trained driver candidates until they reached prescribed levels of proficiency in all in-truck and at-truck activities
  • Supervised students in a professional and safe manner consistent with company policies and procedures
  • Held responsible for performing and maintaining daily evaluations
  • Observed, monitored and recorded student progress.

OTR Training Engineer/Driver

Schneider National Inc.
05.2013 - 02.2017
  • Trained new hire students on life over the road and first experiences in the truck
  • Train gear shifting, backing technics, and safety procedures
  • Conducts an annual performance and safety certification ride with each driver, and reviews accident
  • Provides classroom instruction on work methods, government regulations, and the use of applicable driver systems and technology.
  • Supervises road activities by reviewing service reports, monitoring schedule adherence, and following up with drivers on schedule deviations.


Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

Williams Sonoma Inc
05.2012 - 05.2014
  • Monitored a team of 75 associates' productivity, accuracy and attendance daily
  • Maintained weekly scheduling of all associates to ensure coverage for all shifts.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Reviewed paperwork to determine priorities and set schedules.
  • Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes, and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
  • Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.

Education

High School Diploma -

Craigmont High School
Memphis, TN
08.2005 - 05.2009

Class A CDL

Delta Technical College
Horn Lake, MS
04.2014 - 05.2014

Skills

Self-Motivated

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Timeline

Feeder Driver Training Specialist

UPS
05.2019 - Current

OTR Driver Trainer/Transportation Dispatcher

Dedicated YRC, Schneider National Inc
02.2018 - 05.2019

Line Haul Driver

Fedex Freight
02.2017 - 02.2018

Class A CDL

Delta Technical College
04.2014 - 05.2014

OTR Training Engineer/Driver

Schneider National Inc.
05.2013 - 02.2017

Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

Williams Sonoma Inc
05.2012 - 05.2014

High School Diploma -

Craigmont High School
08.2005 - 05.2009

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