Takaysha Swanson
Paratransit Driver
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Establishes positive relationships with carriers and representatives through communication and coordination skills. Competent in route planning and shipment method determination. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level paratransit position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Ship Dock
Amazon
Philadelphia, PA
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than Number packages per day.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
Delivered
FedEx Ground Fain Logistics
Philadelphia, PA
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Recorded route activity and produced accurate and thorough delivery records.
- Complied with company safety standards, DOT regulations and company delivery policies.
- Maintained clean delivery vehicle and notified management of maintenance concerns and issues.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Anticipated, identified and helped resolve problems with deliveries.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
Prara Transit Driver
CCT-MV
Philadelphia, PA
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Transported elderly, disabled or otherwise limited passengers to doctors' offices and medical appointments.
- Maintained full understanding of local roads and traffic patterns.
- Worked different route every day based on changing passenger locations and destinations.
- Drove Number-passenger shuttle bus to and from terminal.
- Followed predetermined routes to consistently meet targets and maintain schedules.
- Took customers to appointments and built positive relationships with healthcare staff.
- Successfully operated shuttle buses, vans and cars to transport passengers to various locations.
General Merchandise Expert
Target
Wilmington, DE
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Updated pricing by changing labels and signage for short-term promotions and final clearances.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
- Collaborated with stock manager to effectively cut down on defective items in storage and in shipments.
- Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels, complete accurate orders, and resolve item issues.
- Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Identified and tracked slow-moving inventory, recommended promotions and determined optimal replacements.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Coordinated efficient organization, palletizing and transportation of completed packages.
- Orchestrated effective materials management with strong stock rotation strategies, new order placements and shipping inspections.
- Tracked accumulated hours and dollar amounts charged to each client job to calculate client fees for professional services such as legal or accounting services.
Education
High School - College Prep
Brandywine High School
Wilmington, DE 08.2010 - 06.2013
Skills
Packing and scanning
Materials transportation
Package labeling
Shipment planning
Route Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Organization and Time Management
Good Telephone Etiquette
Attention to Detail
Purchase assistance
Store merchandise stocking
Cleaning and sanitizing
Product and service sales
Cash Handling
Pickup arrangements
Cargo unloading
Self-Motivated
PPE Compliance
Teambuilding
Timeline
Ship Dock
Amazon
05.2022 - 03.2023
Delivered
FedEx Ground Fain Logistics
03.2021 - 09.2022
Prara Transit Driver
CCT-MV
01.2018 - 02.2020
General Merchandise Expert
Target
05.2016 - 03.2018
High School - College Prep
Brandywine High School
08.2010 - 06.2013