Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
TruckDriver

Steven Deaver

Sonora,CA

Summary

Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Bulk Driver

AmeriGas Propane
11.2021 - 05.2024
  • Improved delivery efficiency by optimizing routes and adhering to strict schedules
  • Maintained vehicle safety through regular inspections and timely repairs, reducing breakdowns and ensuring reliability
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing friendly, professional service during pickups and deliveries
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining detailed logs of miles traveled, fuel usage, and expenses incurred
  • Reduced overall costs with diligent monitoring of vehicle performance to identify potential issues early on
  • Safely transported hazardous materials by adhering to all federal regulations and company guidelines, preventing accidents or incidents
  • Trained new bulk drivers in the proper operation of equipment, safety procedures, and company policies, ensuring a seamless transition into the role
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new software tools for tracking shipments and managing inventory levels at various facilities
  • Contributed to team success by collaborating closely with colleagues to share workload during periods of high demand or short staffing.

Manager of Operations

Foothill Sierra Pest Control
07.2004 - 09.2021
  • Managed day to day Operations
  • Supervision and assignment delegation for 45 employees
  • Oversaw teams of up to 40 members during pest control substance applications
  • Set up weed abatement strategies, negotiated service proposals for County Waste Water Districts, HOA & Private industries
  • Designed roadside weed abatement strategies
  • Met with County Board Executives to discuss management strategies
  • Decreased costs by negotiating with vendors and suppliers
  • Analyzed employee workloads to meet seasonal needs
  • Hauled spray equipment with 18 foot trailer
  • Repaired and optimized spray equipment
  • Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines
  • Collaborated with process owners to refine procedures, devise best practices and correct quality audit findings
  • Helped build and review master service agreements for work eligibility
  • Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands
  • Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue
  • Investigated and resolved departmental non-conformances
  • Located and evaluated pest damage to buildings and grounds to determine extent and optimal corrective actions
  • Deployed physical baits, glue boards and traps to catch and eliminate interior pests
  • Applied basic mathematical skills to properly calculate fumigant needs for specific building size and exterior footprint
  • Calculated expected costs, obtained payment and provided customers with documentation to maintain accounting accuracy
  • Conducted property and building walk-throughs to assess conditions, identify infestations and isolate sources
  • Inspected all equipment for proper functionality to effectively facilitate application
  • Utilized site data and diagrams to identify optimal treatment plans and prevent recurrence of infestation
  • Adhered to most stringent safety procedures when applying chemicals
  • Completed required treatment documentation while on-site and returned paperwork to office for processing
  • Oversaw teams of up to 40 members during pest control substance applications
  • Designed roadside weed abatement strategies
  • Met with County Board Executives to discuss management strategies.

Education

GED -

Cassina High School
Sonora, CA
06.1993

Skills

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Strategic planning
  • Unsurpassed work ethic
  • Project Management
  • Creative problem solving
  • Equipment and tools
  • Safety precautions and procedures
  • Safety protocols

Certification

  • Branch 2 Operator #13851
  • QAL# 145656
  • Class A CDL
  • TX Endorsements

Timeline

Bulk Driver

AmeriGas Propane
11.2021 - 05.2024

Manager of Operations

Foothill Sierra Pest Control
07.2004 - 09.2021

GED -

Cassina High School
Steven Deaver