Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Assessments
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SHURAY BUFFKIN

Naperville,IL

Summary

Aspiring to contribute within challenging, fulfilling workplaces, highlighting engaging personality, honesty, leadership skills, and unwavering work ethic while maintaining dedication to professionalism and achievement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Driver

Linde Gas Inc / AGA
Hillside, Illinois
09.2023 - Current

Managed comprehensive selection of industrial gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide.

  • Delivered products to customers through 10-12 daily stops, ensuring efficiency in paperwork and customer service.
  • Accurately counted and recorded quantities and styles of products during delivery and pickup.
  • Completed hazardous material shipping orders in compliance with DOT regulations.
  • Conducted thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety.
  • Identified needs for timely vehicle repairs and maintenance to prevent operational delays.
  • Cultivated relationships with internal and external customers to achieve business objectives.
  • Enhanced knowledge of Linde's operations to support organizational growth and success.

Driver/Dispatcher/Safety Officer

Ambitious Life Trucking Company
Naperville, Illinois
08.2019 - 09.2023
  • Ensured timely cargo delivery while adhering to stringent safety regulations.
    Operated heavy-duty trucks across designated routes under varying weather conditions.
    Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and compliance.
    Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and maintenance activities.
    Provided exceptional customer service, boosting client satisfaction.
    Collaborated with dispatchers to enhance route planning and scheduling.

Driver

NuCo2
Lemont, Illinois
11.2013 - 08.2019
  • Ensured safe delivery of compressed gases such as CO2, nitrogen, and helium, adhering to regulations.
    Maintained compliance with laws during operation of CDL truck for deliveries.
    Achieved 15 to 20 stops each day to ensure timely service.
    Trained in safety protocols by learning essential safety laws and procedures.
    Delivered exceptional customer service through prompt and efficient operations.

Driver

The Service Center
Broadview, Illinois
11.2011 - 11.2013
  • Handled oxygen and liquid gas cylinders while adhering to safety protocols.
    Recognized various components and accessories associated with liquid gas cylinders.
    Underwent safety training for effective management of oxygen canisters up to 100 lbs.

Driver

United Express
Naperville, Illinois
11.2010 - 11.2011
  • Delivered packages consistently on schedule within assigned territory, maximizing efficiency.
    Collected COD payments to secure funds and enhance cash flow.
    Maneuvered company van with approximately 40 daily stops for effective route management.
    Transported library books via trucks to various branch locations, promoting resource availability.

Driver

MLS
Burr Ridge, Illinois
08.2009 - 02.2010
  • Executed transportation of library books to various branches utilizing trucks.
    Sorted library books to enhance cataloging efficiency.

Driver

DHL Express
Lisle, Illinois
05.2005 - 03.2009
  • Managed truck transport logistics for parcel delivery, consistently reaching 60 stops each day.
    Employed handheld computer for precise entry of delivery information, increasing accuracy.
    Ensured exceptional service quality for residential and commercial clients during all interactions.

Education

Water License C - Water License

American Water College
Online
09-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

ITT Technical Institute
Oak Brook, IL
06-2014

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

National Louis University
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Presentation skills
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Route planning and navigation
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Clean driving record
  • Delivery and pickup coordination
  • CDL license holder
  • Daily logging and reporting
  • Load securing techniques
  • Emergency response protocols
  • Friendly demeanor and approachability

Certification

  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL), B, 04/22, X (Tank + Hazardous), H (Hazardous Materials)
  • Driver's License

Assessments

  • Truck Driving Skills: Safety and Compliance, Familiar, 07/19, Principles and methods for moving goods by road and safely controlling operations., https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/69c2888f567acc7ff971e036cfd7875beed53dc074545cb7
  • Delivery Driver, Completed, 07/19, Interpreting instructions, reading maps, and solving problems., https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/d0ad3ffe9f709c4a328d3fb125d0cc25eed53dc074545cb7
  • Truck Driving Skills: Safety and Compliance, Completed, 05/19, Measures a candidate's knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by road and ability to safely control operations., https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/90df8e1f5d3cd351425df09470152df5eed53dc074545cb7

Timeline

Driver

Linde Gas Inc / AGA
09.2023 - Current

Driver/Dispatcher/Safety Officer

Ambitious Life Trucking Company
08.2019 - 09.2023

Driver

NuCo2
11.2013 - 08.2019

Driver

The Service Center
11.2011 - 11.2013

Driver

United Express
11.2010 - 11.2011

Driver

MLS
08.2009 - 02.2010

Driver

DHL Express
05.2005 - 03.2009

Water License C - Water License

American Water College

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

ITT Technical Institute

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

National Louis University