Wesley Darst
US Army
Davenport, FL ,HI
Summary
Hard-working Supervisor with experience leading teams of six to twelve, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Motivated leader maximizing the team strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
First Line Supervisor
US Army
Schofield Barracks, HI
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Achieved production targets on regular basis by carefully managing processes.
- Scheduled operators, monitored attendance and documented infractions.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Inspected forklifts and other equipment for safety concerns and oversaw maintenance services.
- Reviewed work to assess quality and compliance with production standards.
- Performed material counts and full inventory audits.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Repaired equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Organized contests and established goals to optimize productivity and improve employee morale.
- Delegated high volumes of work to empower team, build trust and assist with professional development.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Conducted employee evaluations to provide feedback and set expectations for future job performance.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
Heavy Vehicle Operator
US Army
Schofield Barracks, HI
04.2019 - 07.2021
- Loaded and unloaded goods and freight from tractor trailers, heavy duty trucks and flatbed vehicles.
- Inspected product load for accuracy and safely moved product load to guarantee timely and complete delivery.
- Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting.
- Used ropes, blocks, chains, binders and covers to secure cargo for transport.
- Performed basic vehicle maintenance and minor repairs.
- Reported malfunctions, accidents, traffic violations or damage to truck to supervisor.
- Maintained consistent on-time delivery record, successfully delivering [Number]% of all orders ahead of schedule.
- Conducted safety inspections on truck and equipment to verify proper operation.
- Communicated regularly with dispatcher to provide updates on delivery times.
- Dispatched for local and long-distance deliveries and arranged fuel for fleet during operations and maneuvers.
- Reported vehicle and roadside issues in accordance with company policies to maintain route transparency.
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
- Maintained telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
Heavy Vehicle Operator
US Army
Fort Hood, TX
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Loaded and unloaded goods and freight from tractor trailers, heavy duty trucks and flatbed vehicles.
- Inspected product load for accuracy and safely moved product load to guarantee timely and complete delivery.
- Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting.
- Used ropes, blocks, chains, binders and covers to secure cargo for transport.
- Performed basic vehicle maintenance and minor repairs.
- Reported malfunctions, accidents, traffic violations or damage to truck to supervisor.
- Maintained consistent on-time delivery record, successfully delivering [Number]% of all orders ahead of schedule.
- Conducted safety inspections on truck and equipment to verify proper operation.
- Communicated regularly with dispatcher to provide updates on delivery times.
- Dispatched for local and long-distance deliveries and arranged fuel for fleet during operations and maneuvers.
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
- Maintained telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
- Transported freight via [Type] trucks between [Number] cities on weekly cycle.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Warehouse
Davenport, FL
11.2014 - 09.2016
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Maintained strong vendor connections by arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
- Maintained warehouse accessibility and safety for customer traffic by discarding empty boxes and removing obstacles from aisles.
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ridge Community High School
Davenport, FL 08.2005 - 05.2009
Skills
Team mentoring
Safety behaviors
Team Building
Negotiation
Hazardous chemical control
Training and mentoring
Timeline
First Line Supervisor
US Army
07.2021 - 09.2022
Heavy Vehicle Operator
US Army
04.2019 - 07.2021
Heavy Vehicle Operator
US Army
02.2017 - 03.2019
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Warehouse
11.2014 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Ridge Community High School
08.2005 - 05.2009