Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
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William Gaines

Hope Mills

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at CRST, excelling in safe driving and regulatory compliance. Known for critical thinking and effective communication, I foster teamwork and enhance operational efficiency. My experience as a Lawn Care Foreman showcases my attention to detail and ability to train and develop high-performing teams.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Homemaker

At Home Daycare
01.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Commercial Truck Driver

CRST
06.2022 - 12.2023
  • Operated commercial vehicles across diverse routes, ensuring timely deliveries and compliance with transportation regulations.
  • Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, vehicle maintenance, and cargo details to support regulatory compliance.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to identify mechanical issues, enhancing safety and vehicle reliability on the road.
  • Collaborated with dispatch teams to optimize routing and improve delivery efficiency while minimizing fuel consumption.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Provided reliable transportation of goods over long distances by maintaining a clean driving record and adhering to company guidelines for rest breaks, hours of service, or other relevant factors within the industry.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.

Unemployed

N/A
06.2021 - 06.2022

Position was terminated.


Furloughed from company with letter of recommendation.


Optimized personal time with family and friends while traveling throughout the continental United States.


Participated in online personal development courses. (Typing, History and Geography)



Lawn Care Foreman

Emerald Planet Lawns
06.2016 - 04.2021
  • Supervised lawn care teams, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
  • Trained new staff on equipment operation and landscape maintenance techniques.
  • Coordinated daily schedules for multiple crews, optimizing workflow efficiency.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance programs for equipment, reducing downtime.
  • Developed training materials for staff development, enhancing team performance and skillsets.
  • Conducted site assessments to determine client needs and recommend appropriate services.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through proactive communication about project progress and timely responses to inquiries or concerns.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Commercial Truck Driving

North American Driver Training Academy
Cedar Rapids, IA
08-2022

Certificate of Completion - Landscaping

Limited Commercial Spray License
Jacksonville, FL
02-2017

Certificate of Completion - Law Enforcement

Police Academy
Jacksonville
01-2008

Certificate of Completion - Aerospace Medicine

Naval Aerospace Medicine Institute
Pensacola, FL
11-2007

Certificate of Completion - Aerospace Physiology

Naval Aerospace Medicine Institute
Pensacola
11-2001

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision-making
  • Problem resolution

Languages

American Sign Language
Limited Working

Timeline

Homemaker

At Home Daycare
01.2024 - Current

Commercial Truck Driver

CRST
06.2022 - 12.2023

Unemployed

N/A
06.2021 - 06.2022

Lawn Care Foreman

Emerald Planet Lawns
06.2016 - 04.2021

Certificate of Completion - Commercial Truck Driving

North American Driver Training Academy

Certificate of Completion - Landscaping

Limited Commercial Spray License

Certificate of Completion - Law Enforcement

Police Academy

Certificate of Completion - Aerospace Medicine

Naval Aerospace Medicine Institute

Certificate of Completion - Aerospace Physiology

Naval Aerospace Medicine Institute
William Gaines