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Vincent Calandra

Odessa,MO

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Rural Mail Carrier

United States Postal Sevice
Oak Grove, MO
08.2023 - Current
  • Ensured proper handling of fragile packages requiring special care.
  • Provided excellent customer service while interacting with customers on route.
  • Delivered mail and packages to rural residences, businesses, and post office boxes.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries regarding postal services and regulations.
  • Organized mail for delivery in a timely manner according to established routes and schedules.
  • Adhered to all USPS policies and procedures related to delivering mail.
  • Verified accuracy of addresses before delivering mail or parcels.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently using appropriate equipment.
  • Inspected postal vehicles for defects prior to operation.
  • Notified supervisor immediately if any irregularities were found during the route delivery process.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding route progress or changes.
  • Collected payments for COD items, postage due, and other fees as required.
  • Obtained signatures for registered, certified, and insured mail.
  • Reported any safety or security incidents encountered during the course of duty.
  • Regularly monitored fuel levels in postal vehicle ensuring it never runs out of gas.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily deliveries.
  • Entered change of address orders into computers to process forwarding address stickers.
  • Inspected mailboxes along route ensuring they are properly maintained and secured.
  • Collected outgoing mail from homes and businesses to deliver to post office for processing.
  • Cleaned and checked over vehicle after completion of daily deliveries.
  • Scanned labels on letters or parcels to confirm receipt.

Truck Driver Class A

Werner Enterprises
Omaha, NE
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
  • Demonstrated safe driving following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallets, and forklifts
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes
  • Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.

Cavalry Scout (19D)

U.S. Army
Fort Hood, TX
04.2017 - 10.2019
  • Operated wheeled and tracked vehicles and communications equipment
  • Educated newer members on platoon inner workings, answered questions and provided advice on daily duties
  • Engaged enemy forces with anti-armor weapons in field while tracking enemy movements
  • Prepared mission equipment for deployment and secured vehicles prior to transport
  • Communicated updates on task completion to supervisors, maintaining smooth operations
  • Conducted inventory reports valued over $130 Million with no discrepancies as a Unit Armorer
  • Supervised security of $130 Million worth of highly sensitive equipment
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Dock Worker

Forward Air Solutions/FAS
Kansas City, MO
04.2016 - 04.2017
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products
  • Secured cargo using chains, load bars, wood blocks, and straps
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets
  • Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient daily and weekly shipments
  • Participated in training and safety drills to prepare for emergency situations occurring on docking
  • Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations
  • Pitched in to assist in other dock-related tasks to complete work on time and running smoothly
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.

Crew Member/Cashier

McDonald's
Lees Summit, MO
04.2014 - 04.2016
  • Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving
  • Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas
  • Followed food and safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent foodborne illness
  • Trained newly hired employees on routine tasks and customer service
  • Collaborated with team members to quickly fill large orders and server large parties
  • Performed food preparation responsibilities to meet franchise standards for quantities, speed, and packaging
  • Processed orders on POS system and accepted cash and charge payments
  • Performed shift change tasks each day to keep store neat and running smoothly
  • Made change and returned correct cash and coin to patrons
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.

Education

CDL A Truck Driving -

Roadmaster Driving School
03.2023

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
03-2023

CDL A Truck Driving License -

Metropolitan Community College
12.2022

General -

Lees Summit High School
05.2016

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Documentation review
  • English
  • Leadership
  • Defensive Driver Training
  • Problem Solving
  • Route Planning
  • Maintenance
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Mail Distribution
  • Load Balancing
  • Prioritization
  • Geographical Knowledge
  • Observation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Safe Driving
  • Problem-Solving
  • Mail Sorting
  • Professionalism

Timeline

Rural Mail Carrier

United States Postal Sevice
08.2023 - Current

Truck Driver Class A

Werner Enterprises
04.2023 - 06.2023

Cavalry Scout (19D)

U.S. Army
04.2017 - 10.2019

Dock Worker

Forward Air Solutions/FAS
04.2016 - 04.2017

Crew Member/Cashier

McDonald's
04.2014 - 04.2016

CDL A Truck Driving -

Roadmaster Driving School

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City

CDL A Truck Driving License -

Metropolitan Community College

General -

Lees Summit High School

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