Skylar Shackleford
Davenport,IA
Summary
Hardworking professional with several years of professional driving experience. Well-organized in coordinating routes and loading vehicles. Excellent communication, customer service and multitasking skills with observant nature and strong safety focus. Valid license and clean driving history.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Turf Installer
American Greens
Bettendorf, IA
08.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance to crew members regarding best practices for installing turf.
- Conducted final walk-throughs with customers upon completion of each project.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding expectations for turf installation projects.
- Assisted in the preparation of work site by removing existing grass, debris, rocks and other obstructions.
- Installed and maintained turf to customer specifications, ensuring proper drainage and aesthetic appeal.
- Loaded trucks with materials required for each job site visit.
- Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
Truck Driver
Crawford Comp
Rock Island, IL
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Assisted warehouse personnel in packing orders when necessary.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
- Maintained ideal stock levels of work supplies for shop needs.
Truck Unloader
Walmart
Silvis, IL
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Checked load security before departing with truckloads ensuring that no items were left behind on dock or trailer floor.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean work environment free from clutter throughout shift duration.
- Loaded outbound shipments onto trucks, trailers, and railcars according to customer requirements.
- Reported any damaged goods to supervisor immediately upon unloading.
- Handled packages safely while unloading and transporting.
Tradesman Assistant
Gabrilson Heating & Air Conditioning
Davenport, IA
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Cleaned up debris from worksites after completion of tasks.
- Reported any damages or safety concerns to supervisor immediately.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues to ensure efficient workflow.
- Provided tools, materials and equipment to tradesmen as needed.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed onsite at all times.
- Worked collaboratively with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Organized storage areas for tools and supplies.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding assigned tasks.
- Moved supplies and tools to site areas to keep work moving smoothly.
Bowling Mechanic
Quad City Family Entertainment
Moline, IL
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Educated customers about basic automotive maintenance techniques they can perform themselves at home.
- Researched parts availability from vendors in order to complete repairs efficiently.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
- Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
- Adhered strictly to safety requirements when operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Engaged with customers to determine automotive requirements and communicate vehicular defects or problems.
Education
High School Diploma -
United Township
East Moline, IL06-2016
Skills
- Equipment operation proficiency
- Heavy lifting capacity
- Synthetic turf installation
- Worksite safety practices
- Grading and leveling
- Transportation safety
- Time management
- Customer service
- Long-haul driving
- Active listening
- Coordination
- Critical thinking
- Warehousing functions
Timeline
Turf Installer
American Greens
08.2024 - Current
Truck Driver
Crawford Comp
07.2021 - 08.2024
Truck Unloader
Walmart
11.2020 - 06.2021
Tradesman Assistant
Gabrilson Heating & Air Conditioning
06.2017 - 10.2020
Bowling Mechanic
Quad City Family Entertainment
08.2014 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
United Township
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