Shawn Gapske
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Energetic and reliable individual with natural ability to lead and inspire teams in fast-paced environments. Possesses foundational knowledge in inventory management and logistics, combined with strong communication and organizational skills. Focused on optimizing warehouse operations to achieve high efficiency and accuracy.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Petroleum Transport Driver
Kenan Advantage Group Inc.
Fort Myers, FL
- Operated and maintained fuel transport vehicles in compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and safety standards.
- Managed timely delivery of petroleum products to designated locations efficiently.
- Adhered to all federal and state transportation regulations during operations.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and fuel consumption.
- Loaded and unloaded petroleum products safely using specialized equipment designed for hazardous materials handling.
- Implemented best practices for minimizing environmental impact during transport activities.
- Consistently met strict deadlines for delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Completed all required paperwork accurately, including bills of lading, trip reports, fuel receipts, and mileage logs.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively by following established protocols for spills or accidents involving hazardous materials transportation.
- Minimized vehicle downtime with regular preventive maintenance checks and immediate attention to repairs when needed.
- Maintained a clean, organized vehicle throughout the transport process, reflecting pride in workmanship and attention to detail.
- Proactively communicated with customers upon arrival at delivery sites to confirm product types, quantities, locations for unloading while maintaining a positive relationship with clients.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to stay informed on industry best practices and company-specific safety initiatives.
- Upheld company reputation for dependability by consistently arriving on time and maintaining a professional demeanor with clients.
Sales Representative
JJ Taylor Distributing
Tampa, FL
- Cultivated relationships with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Conducted product demonstrations to showcase features and benefits effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to strategize sales approaches for diverse markets.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability for sales demands.
- Provided accurate product information and support during the purchasing process.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities and client needs.
- Developed promotional materials that highlighted product advantages and boosted engagement.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
- Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
- Developed tailored solutions in response to unique customer needs, increasing overall satisfaction rates.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing comprehensive product demonstrations.
- Exceeded sales targets through effective planning and goal setting.
Warehouse Lead
PepsiCo
Tampa, FL
- Supervised daily warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and efficiency standards.
- Coordinated inventory management processes, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
- Implemented process improvements that increased order fulfillment speed and accuracy.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory and workflows to identify areas for improvement.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Operated forklift to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Conducted daily safety inspections of equipment to ensure compliance with regulations.
LTL Truck Driver
Saia LTL Freight
Fort Myers, FL
04.2023 - Current
- Operated LTL trucks to transport freight efficiently across designated routes.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies during transportation.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and performance standards.
- Communicated with dispatch to optimize route planning and delivery schedules.
- Managed documentation for shipments, including bills of lading and delivery receipts.
- Resolved customer inquiries related to shipments, enhancing service satisfaction levels.
- Managed paperwork accurately, submitting bills of lading, receipts, logs, and inspection reports on time consistently.
- Safely transported fragile cargo by properly securing items within the trailer using straps, bars, or other restraints.
- Managed accurate logbooks, ensuring DOT compliance and minimizing risk of fines or penalties.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently while keeping safety as the top priority for all parties involved.
- Minimized potential accidents through diligent observance of traffic laws and defensive driving techniques.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alpena High School
Alpena, MISkills
- Strong communication skills
- Vehicle inspection procedures
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Safe driving practices
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Customer relationship building
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Sales expertise
- Inventory control
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Inventory organization
Timeline
LTL Truck Driver
Saia LTL Freight
04.2023 - Current
Petroleum Transport Driver
Kenan Advantage Group Inc.
Sales Representative
JJ Taylor Distributing
Warehouse Lead
PepsiCo
High School Diploma -
Alpena High School