Russell English
Windsor Mill,MD
Summary
Dynamic Dietary Manager with a proven track record at Health Care Service Corporation, excelling in inventory management and nutrition counseling. Adept at enhancing resident satisfaction through effective meal preparation and collaboration with healthcare teams. Recognized for strong leadership and compliance with food safety regulations, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Experienced with navigating diverse routes and ensuring timely deliveries. Utilizes strong problem-solving skills to handle unexpected challenges on road. Track record of maintaining vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Manager
Health Care Service Corporation
Baltimore, MD
07.2024 - Current
- Supported inventory management by tracking food supplies and ensuring freshness.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals for dietary recommendations based on patient needs.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to prepare nutritious meals adhering to safety standards.
- Learned nutritional analysis tools to assess meal composition and quality.
- Contributed to resident satisfaction surveys to enhance meal offerings and services.
- Purchased food supplies for department according to budget limitations.
- Conducted regular audits of food storage areas, ensuring adherence to cleanliness and food safety protocols.
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of all dietary department activities.
- Visited with residents to inquire about satisfaction, quality, and personal preferences.
- Assisted in achieving and maintaining required certifications, such as ServSafe, for all dietary department staff members.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
Truck Driver
Monumental Supply
Baltimore, MD
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Operated heavy-duty trucks to transport materials safely and efficiently across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs of mileage, fuel consumption, and delivery schedules for operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to coordinate timely deliveries and resolve any logistical issues.
- Adhered to all local, state, and federal traffic laws while managing a consistent driving record.
- Provided exceptional customer service during deliveries by addressing client inquiries professionally.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Safeguarded cargo integrity by regularly checking load securement during transport and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
- Utilized GPS technology and mapping software effectively to identify the most efficient driving routes consistently throughout assignments.
Truck Driver
NAPA Transportation
Mechanicsburg, PA
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced route optimization and reduced fuel consumption.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Truck Driver
JB Hunt Transport
Aberdeen, MD
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Reduced downtime by promptly reporting and addressing maintenance issues.
- Removed and unloaded packages from [Type] trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Operated heavy-duty trucks to transport materials safely and efficiently across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Adhered to all local, state, and federal traffic laws while managing a consistent driving record.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
Truck Driver
SYSCO Food Services
Jessup, MD
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
- Optimized vehicle performance by diligently monitoring and addressing any maintenance issues, prolonging the truck''s lifespan and reducing costly repairs.
- Enhanced safety by conducting regular vehicle inspections and routine maintenance.
- Maintained clean driving record, adhering strictly to traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
- Utilized GPS technology and mapping software effectively to identify the most efficient driving routes consistently throughout assignments.
- Collaborated efficiently with fellow drivers to coordinate schedules or share information about upcoming routes or potential hazards.
Education
No Degree - CDL
All State
Dundalk, MD12-2020
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Lincoln College of Technology
Columbia, MD05-2010
High School Diploma -
Overlea High School
Rosedale, MD06-1997
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Nutrition counseling
- Food safety regulations
- Sanitation protocols
- Meal preparation
- Food presentation
- Inventory management
- Allergen awareness
- Food production management
- Workflow optimization
- Employee recruitment
- Delivery coordination
- Department management
- Staff monitoring
- Cost control
- Purchasing and procurement
- Department oversight
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliable and responsible
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Customer satisfaction
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Food preparation
- Safe food handling
- Calm and pleasant demeanor
- Scheduling staff
- Employee supervision
- Delegating assignments and tasks
- Supply ordering and management
- Infection control
- Health and safety regulations
- Monitoring food preparation
- Coaching and mentoring
- Food safety compliance
- Professionalism
- Scheduling
- Quality control
- Training and onboarding
- Staff training
- Food plating and presentation
- Inventory control
- Staff supervision
- Time management abilities
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Transportation safety
- Attention to detail
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Vehicle inspection
- Commercial driving
- Vehicle inspections
- DOT compliance
- Long-haul driving
- Load security
- Route planning
- GPS and route planning
- Inclement weather driving
- Route management
- Customer-oriented
- Equipment operation
- Materials transport
- Basic computer literacy
- Flexible schedule availability
- Accurate record keeping
- Load securing proficiency
- Defensive driving techniques
- Clean MVR
- Delivery scheduling
- Physical stamina and strength
- Heavy lifting
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Stress management aptitude
- Fuel efficiency maximization
- Heavy haul expert
- GPS navigation mastery
- Document management
- Logbook management
- Loading and unloading
- Verbal and written communication
- Weather awareness
- Emergency response
- Problem-solving capacity
- Invoice verification
- OTR driving
- Efficient trip planner
- Multi-stop routing
- Air brake certification
- Refrigerated trailers operation
- Traffic law knowledge
- Truck driving
- Load inspection
- Forklift operation
- Class A license
- Trailer coupling and uncoupling
- Dependable and cooperative
- Delivery documentation
- Assisting customers
- Visual inspection
Timeline
Dietary Manager
Health Care Service Corporation
07.2024 - Current
Truck Driver
Monumental Supply
02.2023 - 08.2024
Truck Driver
NAPA Transportation
03.2022 - 02.2023
Truck Driver
JB Hunt Transport
01.2022 - 03.2022
Truck Driver
SYSCO Food Services
03.2021 - 01.2022
No Degree - CDL
All State
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Lincoln College of Technology
High School Diploma -
Overlea High School
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [14] staff members.