Shayne Adams
Clearwater
Summary
Diverse skill set with 30 years of driving and operation of a multitude of commercial vehicles. With an understanding of day-to-day business operations from an owner's and management's point of view.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Adams Endless Summer
06.2025 - Current
- Oversaw safe operation of vessels up to 24 feet on coastal, offshore, and inland waters for over nine years.
- Created enjoyable charter experiences by delivering top-notch customer service.
- Ensured vessel compliance with maritime law while performing navigation and maintenance tasks.
- Coast Guard Captains License
- TWIC Card
- CPR/First Aid Certified
Owner/Operator
Nothern Illinois Combat Club and Fitness
02.2012 - 01.2025
- Managed daily gym operations and ensured smooth member experiences.
- Developed marketing strategies to attract new members and retain existing ones.
- Implemented fitness programs tailored to diverse member needs and goals.
- Maintained equipment safety standards and scheduled regular maintenance checks.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
Class A CDL Flatbed Driver
Palka Transport
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Operated heavy-duty trucks for long-haul transport across various routes.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state transportation regulations during all deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to maintain safety standards.
- Provided courteous customer service during pickups and deliveries of goods.
- Carried out pre-trip inspections according to DOT standards.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse efficiently.
- Managed storage space effectively for maximum capacity utilization.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Class A and B Box Truck CDL Driver
FX3 Plastics
05.2012 - 02.2016
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments accurately to maintain inventory flow.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Operated heavy-duty trucks for long-haul transport across various routes.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state transportation regulations during all deliveries.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
Rockvalley College
Rockford, IL01.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Vocational-Technical Education
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL01.2002
Skills
- Customer service excellence
- Vessel navigation expertise
- Marketing strategy development
- Fitness program design
- Vehicle inspection and maintenance
- Safety compliance management
- Time management skills
- Team leadership abilities
- Problem solving techniques
- Effective communication skills
- Adaptability to change
- Budget management strategies
- Project coordination skills
- Preventative maintenance practices
- DOT compliance knowledge
- Negotiation skills
- Staff training and development
- Operations management expertise
- Strong work ethic
- OTR driving experience
- Heavy lifting capabilities
- Route planning proficiency
- Clean MVR record
- Flexible schedule availability
- Load securing techniques
- Multi-stop routing expertise
- Class A commercial driver's license
- Transportation safety practices
- Materials transport knowledge
Accomplishments
- Retired Professional MMA Fighter and Kickboxer
- 1st Degree Blackbelt
- Amateur and Professional Kickboxing and MMA Champion
- 2018 Cutman of the Year
- 2018 Head Coach of the Year
- Honorary Degree from Universidad Autonoma de Durango, MX
Certification
- Class A CDL
- Coast Guard OUPV Captain
- Forklift Certified
- Florida State Livery License
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Adams Endless Summer
06.2025 - Current
Class A CDL Flatbed Driver
Palka Transport
03.2021 - 09.2023
Class A and B Box Truck CDL Driver
FX3 Plastics
05.2012 - 02.2016
Owner/Operator
Nothern Illinois Combat Club and Fitness
02.2012 - 01.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Vocational-Technical Education
University of Illinois At Chicago
Some College (No Degree) - Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
Rockvalley College