Vincent Penn
Canton,NY
Summary
Competent Dry Van and Flatbed transportation professional with proven skills in meeting needs of retail stores across United States . Efficiently load and unload products, observe safe driving strategies and coordinate optimal routes. Service-driven and dependable with flexible approach and strong attention to detail. Skilled transportation professional and long-haul driver competent with manual and automatic transmission trucks. Good problem-solving and planning skills combined with self-directed mindset and quality-driven approach.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Truck Driver
Waymaker Enterprises
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety regulations by consistently updating knowledge on changes in legislation, policies, or guidelines affecting trucking operations.
- Coordinated effectively with shippers, receivers, brokers, or other relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth logistics handling during each trip.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Commercial Truck Driver
Schneider National Inc.
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety regulations by consistently updating knowledge on changes in legislation, policies, or guidelines affecting trucking operations.
- Coordinated effectively with shippers, receivers, brokers, or other relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth logistics handling during each trip.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
Package Handler/Yard Jockey
Fed Ex Ground
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
- Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.
- Operated yard equipment safely, adhering to company policies and guidelines at all times.
- Reduced yard congestion by coordinating with dispatchers, drivers, and warehouse personnel for smooth operations.
- Improved yard efficiency by effectively managing trailer movements and ensuring proper placement.
Academic Advisor
Chattahoochee Technical College
04.2019 - 11.2020
- Provides academic and career advising, as a part of a team, to individuals and groups about educational options and the resources available
- Integrates knowledge of college policy and curriculum so that students will make well informed decisions regarding their respective programs of study and assists with maintaining their focus toward educational, occupational and personal goals
- Promotes a culture of customer service and high efficiency by proactively encouraging, empowering and supporting a dynamic learning community
- Maintains confidential student files and records through accurate and thorough documentation.
Outreach & Services Coordinator
Central Carolina Community College
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Engaged in the recruitment of 125 Veterans
- Successfully reached program goals within the first year and assisted in successfully acquiring program’s next five-year funding grant
- Provided retention services over a five county region (Lee, Harnett, Chatham, Wake, Johnston)
- Conducted needs assessments for new clients; developing an individualized success plan for each
- Developed and implemented procedures and services that promoted academic achievement and enrollment into postsecondary education
- Conducted individual counseling and group workshops focused on readiness for higher education
- Collaborated with internal and external members to provide continuous improvement of program
- Strengthened current relationships and develop new ones to promote participation in the program, academic success, and postsecondary enrollment
- Ensured visibility of program in target area by strategically marketing to various veteran-serving and other local organizations.
Work-Study Coordinator/ Financial Aid Officer
Durham Technical Community College
12.2007 - 12.2016
- Work-Study Coordinator for Federal and County (granted) Programs, managing dual budgets totaling over $400,000; connecting students to employment, and increasing overall retention
- Complete oversight of employment transitioning; the development, integration internally and externally and day-to-day management
- Intermediary between Internal departments and business industries; assisted with identifying needs, setting priorities, and obtaining goal objectives
- Utilized Ellucian Colleague, Informer, People Admin and Academic Works databases to evaluate, investigate and collect data; analyzed information to produce reports
- Project Lead to new software implementation; the administration and disbursement processes for all Institutional Scholarships
- Promoted a welcoming and positive environment for visitors, addressing conflicts in processing; also administers resolutions of eligibility discrepancies
- Consulted with North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority and Business Office reconciling grant, loan and scholarship expenditures
- Managed a caseload workers providing human resources and employability skills training.
08.2003 - 06.2005
- Balanced day-to-day, deadline-oriented student development tasks, which required a great deal of precision, mixed with long-term strategic planning and multiple department collaborations, to ensure the highest quality of student advising, support and educational success
- Approved and scrutinized expenditures; maintained budget and disbursement spreadsheets
- Created evaluation-related processes and program evaluation plans; developed and maintained program specific data tracking systems; analyzed information to measure service successes and their impact; made recommendations for improvements
- Coordinated orientations to ensure appropriate communication management and timely processing all needed functions for entering students; advised students, staff and public regarding program policies, procedures and activities
- Researched and prepared proposals for grant-funded initiatives
- Collected data and assisted in the analysis and preparation of technical reports.
WorkFirst Coordinator
Green River Community College
03.1998 - 08.2003
- Single-point of contact for all student affairs in support of Welfare Reform and the Washington State’s WorkFirst goals
- Maintained fiscal control of and accountability for three-quarters of million dollars in grants; monitored budget status in line with program activities and objectives, initiated corrective actions
- College liaison; assisted with the development of regional strategies; participated in the planning of all external partnering activities and internal collaborations between the departments of Academic Advising, Admissions and Academic Support Services, Records and Career Services
- Collaborated with faculty, staff, and administrators on the comprehensive nature of advising; intersecting the important roles of both faculty and staff in support of ongoing successes
- Interpreted and communicated all legislative policies and procedures; conducted internal audits to improve operations, decrease deficiencies and streamline work processes and redesigned services in compliance with state and federal regulations, as outlined in the business plan.
Education
Masters of Arts in Organizational Management -
University of Phoenix
Bachelors of Arts in Education and Biology -
Abilene Christian University
No Degree - Commercial Drivi
Chattahoochee Technical College, Acworth, GA
Skills
- Vehicle Inspection
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Truck maintenance knowledge
- Logbook Maintenance
- Equipment Inspections
Timeline
Commercial Truck Driver
Waymaker Enterprises
03.2023 - 11.2023
Commercial Truck Driver
Schneider National Inc.
03.2021 - 02.2023
Academic Advisor
Chattahoochee Technical College
04.2019 - 11.2020
Package Handler/Yard Jockey
Fed Ex Ground
01.2018 - 02.2021
Outreach & Services Coordinator
Central Carolina Community College
11.2016 - 11.2017
Work-Study Coordinator/ Financial Aid Officer
Durham Technical Community College
12.2007 - 12.2016
08.2003 - 06.2005
WorkFirst Coordinator
Green River Community College
03.1998 - 08.2003
Masters of Arts in Organizational Management -
University of Phoenix
Bachelors of Arts in Education and Biology -
Abilene Christian University
No Degree - Commercial Drivi
Chattahoochee Technical College, Acworth, GA
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