Rufus Ellison
Baltimore,Maryland
Summary
Results-driven Driver Manager with three years of team management and logistics experience. Successful scheduling drivers and monitoring driver work assignments to manage legal and safe working hours. Fluency in with proficiency in Client Trak and Samsara software.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Driver in Transportation Department
Moveable Feast
Baltimore, Maryland
02.2013 - Current
- Coordinated with drivers to organize timely pickup and delivery.
- Developed and maintained long-term, positive relationships with assigned drivers to enhance morale and productivity.
- Addressed driver communications and provided required data to drivers.
- Implemented and supported company quality and safety improvement efforts.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
- Recruited, trained and assessed 12 drivers and qualifications of each as per driving laws.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement through use of Client Trak and Samsara website
Store Cashier
Doc's Liquors
Baltimore, Maryland
12.2003 - 07.2014
- Greeted customers and responded to requests for information.
- Processed credit card, EBT, and gift certificate payments with electronic computer system.
- Handled customer complaints and concerns and escalated to direct supervisor for quick resolution.
- Assisted with purchasing decisions and located merchandise for customers.
- Operated cash register swiping barcode items across electronic scanner to record price and collected payment.
- Maintained organized and orderly front end and removed carts, baskets and debris.
- Counted tills for beginning of shift with start money and balanced and reconciled register at end of shift.
- Supported front end procedures to keep items well-stocked to prevent shrinkage.
- Called for back up cashiers during peak times to minimize wait time for customers.
- Informed front end manager of equipment repair and replacement needs to maintain operations.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
Delivery Driver
Kousouris Bros Produce
Baltimore, Maryland
06.2000 - 02.2013
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.
- Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
- Oversaw product loading to keep items balanced, work efficient and items secure for safe delivery.
Prep Cook
Pierpoint Restaurant
Baltimore, Maryland
03.1994 - 05.2000
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Reduced food costs 12% by using seasonal ingredients, setting standards for portion size and minimizing waste.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet
Online08.2021
Certificate of Completion - Basic Computer Skills And Data Entry
Advanced Career Training
Baltimore, MD06.1995
High School Diploma -
Walbrook High School
Baltimore, MD06.1993
Skills
- Web-Based Logistics Information Systems
- Logistics Processes Planning
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Company Policy Compliance
- Data Interpretation
- Fleet Dispatching
- Efficient Routing
- Helping Drivers
- Maintenance and Repair Orders
- Service Improvement Analysis
- Pickups and Deliveries
- Part Repairs and Replacement
- Fleet Inspections
- Maintenance Needs
- Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
- Defensive Strategies
- Workforce Management
- Logistics Database Management
- Tracking Systems Management
Timeline
Lead Driver in Transportation Department
Moveable Feast
02.2013 - Current
Store Cashier
Doc's Liquors
12.2003 - 07.2014
Delivery Driver
Kousouris Bros Produce
06.2000 - 02.2013
Prep Cook
Pierpoint Restaurant
03.1994 - 05.2000
Certificate of Completion - Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet
Certificate of Completion - Basic Computer Skills And Data Entry
Advanced Career Training
High School Diploma -
Walbrook High School
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