Ryan Shepherd
Eureka,CA
Summary
Versatile and dynamic professional with a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction at Shepherd Trucking. Boasts 14 years of welding and fabricating expertise, alongside a strong mechanical understanding. Recognized for exceptional leadership in mentoring peers and a proactive problem-solving approach, ensuring minimal downtime. Holds a CDL A and is committed to safety and excellence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner Operator
Shepherd Trucking
08.2021 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to maximize profits and lessen downtime costs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services.
- Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, ensuring loads were always delivered on time and in a professional manner.
- Perform all maintenance on trucks and trailers.
- Fabricate and/or weld equipment
Lead Driver/Head of Mechanical Engineering Department
Doug Hooper Trucking
03.2015 - 08.2021
- Acted as a mentor to junior drivers, sharing insights and best practices for maintaining safety standards and improving overall performance on the job.
- Provided ongoing training to new drivers, emphasizing company standards and best practices for efficient operations.
- Handled complex logistical challenges in high-pressure situations while maintaining professionalism under tight deadlines.
- Ensure co-workers had proper attire(gloves,boots,hardhats,safety glasses, etc.) to effectively and safely complete their day to day jobs and tasks.
- perform and oversee all maintenance performed onsite and in the field.
Sanitation Engineer
Blue Lake Garbage Inc.
04.2010 - 03.2015
- Followed company and OSHA safety protocols for handling and disposing of hazardous materials.
- Maintained neat, clean and sanitized work areas.
- Ride on The Back of and Drive The Garbage and Recycling truck on the route on garbage days.
- Maintained Equipment when not doing the garbage route
- Operate within my own self motivation to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely and professional manner.
Recaust Assistant
Evergreen Pulp Mill
02.2007 - 10.2008
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Watch over day to day operations of the recausticizing department of the pulp mill.
- Learn to safely operate the machines and pumps within my department.
- Perform bi-hourly tests and upon request on the product coming into and leaving our department.
- Youngest person to be trained as an operator at the plant
Education
High School Diploma -
Fortuna Union High School
Fortuna, CA06-2006
Skills
- Completed OSHA10
- completed First Aid/ Cpr course
- have completed California Flaggers Class completed (roadside)
- 14 years experience welding and fabricating
- CDL A (doubles,triples,tankers no HAZMAT but will acquire if necessary)
- capable of working in groups with others or by myself in solitude
- mechanical understanding (bearings,industrial chain,electric motors, pumps and rolling stock
- Problem solver, quick to act in order to have the least amount of downtime possible
Timeline
Owner Operator
Shepherd Trucking
08.2021 - Current
Lead Driver/Head of Mechanical Engineering Department
Doug Hooper Trucking
03.2015 - 08.2021
Sanitation Engineer
Blue Lake Garbage Inc.
04.2010 - 03.2015
Recaust Assistant
Evergreen Pulp Mill
02.2007 - 10.2008
High School Diploma -
Fortuna Union High School
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