Shawn Nicoll
La Mesa,CA
Summary
Multiple driving and delivery jobs prior and after my long career of property management and small businesses ownership
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver
CR England
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
Dump Truck Driver
Koch-armstrong General Engineering
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for best distribution.
President/Owner
Nickel Cleaning Services Inc.
04.1997 - 08.2020
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Project Supervisor
Harbor Management
02.1994 - 06.2019
- Supervised work of Number team members, offering constructive feedback regarding work performance.
- Communicated deadline updates, outlined action items and offered targeted solutions to team members.
- Analyzed project data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Coordinated and directed activities for $Amount project.
- Created full-scope cost estimates for bid builds and design-build projects.
- Saved time by spearheading special projects through effective emergency resolution.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Coordinated numerous small- and large-scale projects to meet client requirements.
- Monitored timelines and flagged potential issues to be addressed.
- Maintained high safety standards by following policies, procedures and protocols outlined by company, OSHA and EPA.
- Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
- Identified and resolved project issues and mitigated risks, reducing challenges and improving project results.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Delivered completed projects on time by prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Defined manpower, equipment and resource needs for field projects, keeping open lines of communication with specialists and contractors to meet project milestones on time and on budget.
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
- Organized scope, schedule and assignments for entire team.
- Managed construction for stores and supervised large-scale and high-volume remodeling and reconstruction projects across various sites.
Welding FabricatorAssembly
Rohr Industries
01.1988 - 09.1992
- Assisted in developing inspection and testing protocols.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Provided technical support to production personnel.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Repaired faults, reassembled products, and completed additional tests.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Sampled products to verify compliance with standards
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
Driver
Professional Medical Supply
02.1986 - 08.1988
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Followed Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for transporting dangerous materials.
- Answered, scheduled, and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
- Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
Education
Class A CDL - 18 Wheeler Trucking
CR England
Fontana, CA01.2022
Skills
- Time Management
- Logging Information
- Passenger and Cargo Transport
- Route Logs
- Driver Routing
- DOT Requirements
- Personnel Engagement
- Assessing Conditions
- GPS and Route Planning
- Business Management
- Driver Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Safety Protocols
- Route Management
- Defensive Strategies
- Quality Deliverables
- Adjusting Routes
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Drivers Daily Log (DLL)
- CDL License
- Equipment Monitoring
- Inspecting Trucks
- Shipping and Packaging
- City and Non-City Driving
- Valid Driver's License
- Schedule Management
- Transportation Regulations
- Maintenance and Repair
- Safety Management
- Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
- Loading and Unloading
- Optimizing Routes
- Resolving Shipping and Delivery Problems
- Customer Service
- Damage Prevention
- Customer Rapport
- Driving and Transportation
- Route Mapping Software
- Reading Comprehension
- Utilization Optimization
- Safety Standards
- Operational Efficiency and Safety
- Vehicle Inspection
- Safe Driving Techniques
- Traffic Law Observation
- Operating Log Management
Accomplishments
- Achieved positive results by completing all tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of several in the development of construction remodels.
- Supervised team of 30 plus staff members.
Certification
- Certified Job Title, Company Name - Timeframe
- Licensed Job Title - Timeframe
- Area of certification, Company Name - Timeframe
Area of certification Training - Timeframe
Additional Information
Received my general contractor’s class B license
Forklift certified
Timeline
Driver
CR England
04.2022 - 02.2023
Dump Truck Driver
Koch-armstrong General Engineering
03.2020 - 12.2021
President/Owner
Nickel Cleaning Services Inc.
04.1997 - 08.2020
Project Supervisor
Harbor Management
02.1994 - 06.2019
Welding FabricatorAssembly
Rohr Industries
01.1988 - 09.1992
Driver
Professional Medical Supply
02.1986 - 08.1988
Class A CDL - 18 Wheeler Trucking
CR England