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Shavonda Bates

Columbia,SC

Summary

  • Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
  • Strengths in handling work independently and solving routine problems without oversight. Offers expertise in Machine Operating and Class B Diver and the ability to quickly learn new processes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver/Assistant

LongLeaf Enterprise
Columbia, SC
10.2022 - Current
  • Loaded dump truck with materials from site stockpile, ensuring proper weight distribution and safety regulations were followed.
  • Unloaded materials at job sites according to instructions provided by supervisors.
  • Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before driving them.
  • Delivered construction materials such as asphalt, gravel, sand or dirt to work sites as directed by supervisor.

Field Tech

Clean Harbors Environmental
Lexington, SC
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Maintained detailed records of all incoming and outgoing shipments of hazardous waste materials.
  • Inspected all equipment used in the transportation and disposal of hazardous waste materials to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Participated in annual refresher training courses related to hazardous waste management practices.
  • Assisted in the preparation of manifests for all outbound shipments of hazardous wastes.
  • Performed daily inspections of hazardous waste storage containers to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Driver

Pods Moving and Storage
Columbia, SC
11.2021 - 10.2022
  • Delivered storage containers to and from and customers home on time and in excellent condition.
  • Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
  • Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
  • Documented daily mileage, gas and other data.
  • Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
  • Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
  • operate forklift while at warehouse

Machine Operator

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation
Columbia, SC
04.2020 - 11.2021
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
  • Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
  • Conducted preventable maintenance on process line and quickly resolved production problems to minimize downtime.
  • Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
  • Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Trash Truck Driver

Waste Industries
Columbia, SC
04.2019 - 01.2020
  • Lifted trash containers and climbed in and out of trucks without limitation and without injury or reduced effectiveness or speed.
  • Dumped containers completely, left customer's location clean and free of debris, securely closed containers and prevented containers from inhibiting traffic flow.
  • Drove garbage trucks on specified routes, collected and loaded solid waste and recyclables and transported to appropriate disposal or recycling sites.
  • Dumped refuse or recyclable materials at assigned disposal sites.
  • Inspected trucks prior to beginning routes to verify safe operating conditions.
  • Packed garbage using compactor equipment.

School Bus Driver

District Two Transportation
Columbia, SC
07.2018 - 04.2019
  • Operated motorized ramps and lifts to assist special needs students.
  • Maintained appropriate behavior on bus and reported policy infractions for immediate remediation.
  • Displayed stellar customer service by warmly welcoming passengers.
  • Inspected vehicle tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights and fluids to verify safe operation.
  • Enforced safety rules as students boarded and exited buses and crossed streets near bus stops.
  • Reported bus malfunctions or repairs needed.
  • Drove multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools and school activities.
  • Cleaned and sanitized bus interiors to lessen germ spread.

Dietary Supervisor

Oakleaf Village of Lexington
Columbia, SC
10.2014 - 07.2018
  • Worked with dietitians to set menus meeting overall patient needs, as well as implement specific dietary plans for individual patients.
  • Trained, disciplined and motivated staff to give all residents and guests top-notch service.
  • Checked with residents to ask about food quality, satisfaction and personal likes or dislikes.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
  • Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.

Education

High School Diploma -

C A Johnson High School
Columbia, SC
05.2004

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Driving and Transportation
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • CDL License/ Class B
  • Tanker Endorsement
  • Hazmat Endorsement
  • School Bus Endorsement
  • Passenger Endorsement

Timeline

Field Tech

Clean Harbors Environmental
05.2023 - 12.2023

Driver/Assistant

LongLeaf Enterprise
10.2022 - Current

Driver

Pods Moving and Storage
11.2021 - 10.2022

Machine Operator

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation
04.2020 - 11.2021

Trash Truck Driver

Waste Industries
04.2019 - 01.2020

School Bus Driver

District Two Transportation
07.2018 - 04.2019

Dietary Supervisor

Oakleaf Village of Lexington
10.2014 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

C A Johnson High School
Shavonda Bates