Zachary Kirk
Miles City,MT
Summary
Seasoned Professional Driver offering safe driving record and positive attitude. Promoting more than 9 years in FedEx contracted service. Dedicated to efficiency and planning safe, quick routes. Competent driver with excellent organizational and multitasking skills dedicated to achieving challenging delivery timetables. Detail-oriented in meeting daily business and customer needs. Punctual Driver with unprecedented talents in truck operations, loading and unloading and route coordination. Experience in operating and driving various trucks to transport goods and materials. Committed to ensuring delivery within specified timeframes. Adept individual with more than 9 years' working as a Professional Driver for a $35,000 revenue per month Fedex contracted service member. Determined and experienced in safety procedures and customer service. Skilled Professional Driver offering 10 years of experience, a safe driving record and Non-commercial license. Free of drug, accident and safety violations. Top-notch Time management, Customer service and problem solving abilities. Safety-focused individual possessing outstanding driving record. Proactive, reliable and dedicated to cost-effective transportation of goods and materials. Excellent record of punctuality and work ethic.
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Focused Concrete Laborer/ Concrete Finisher with strong attention to detail, commitment to safety and five years of experience in construction environments. Bringing understanding of appropriate protective measures, correct equipment operation and how to effectively contribute to team success through dedicated and responsible work.
Hardworking professional with impressive skills in horticulture and landscaping. Committed to worksite safety and client satisfaction. Well-versed in operating equipment to plant, trim and protect customer greenery and produce attractive, long-lasting displays.
- Competent Driver with excellent organizational and multitasking skills dedicated to achieving challenging delivery timetables. Trained in basic maintenance, repairs and vehicle maintenance. Detail-oriented in meeting daily business and customer needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Professional Driver
D & J Express INC
Miles City, Montana
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Picked up loads and secured properly to maintain safety and avoid damaging products.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Operated a Freightliner Van, Box Truck, Cargo Van, also Work Truck while following all safety protocols and procedures.
- Completed routes efficiently and according to compliance rules.
- Updated records with mileage, times and expenses.
- Kept completely clean driving record with no reportable incidents.
- Maintained accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
- Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location.
- Kept management looped in on daily activities by updating logs with information such as mileage, gas use and special incidents.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
- Obtained customer signatures to complete and process paperwork.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Kept and studied detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions.
- Worked directly with customers to assess damage and incompleteness of orders.
- Updated personal logs and business tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
- Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service.
- Answered, scheduled and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
- Coordinated efficient merchandise loading and unloading to keep up with tight schedules.
Professional Driver
W.D.F&F Enterprises Inc.
Miles City, Montana
11.2012 - 09.2019
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Picked up loads and secured properly to maintain safety and avoid damaging products.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Operated several different vehicles while following all safety protocols and procedures. Some of which are as follows Freightliner Van, Cargo Van, Box Truck, Work Truck.
- Completed routes efficiently and according to compliance rules.
- Updated records with mileage, times and expenses.
- Kept completely clean driving record with no reportable incidents.
- Maintained accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
- Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location.
- Kept management looped in on daily activities by updating logs with information such as mileage, gas use and special incidents.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
- Obtained customer signatures to complete and process paperwork.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Kept and studied detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions.
- Worked directly with customers to assess damage and incompleteness of orders.
- Updated personal logs and business tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
- Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service.
- Answered, scheduled and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
- Coordinated efficient merchandise loading and unloading to keep up with tight schedules.
Concrete Laborer/Concrete Finisher
Cornerstone Masonry Inc.
Miles City, Montana
03.2011 - 11.2012
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Leveled, smoothed and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality and code standards.
- Mixed, spread and patched concrete to specifications.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Completed physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 150 pounds to move job materials.
- Adhered to safety and reporting procedures.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel and asphalt.
- Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
- Reviewed all project documentation and blueprints to prioritize and schedule job tasks.
- Monitored inventory of key tools and materials used at each project site to provide consistent availability.
- Repaired damaged concrete/stone using different chemicals and tools.
Cook/Waiter/Bartender Assistant
Trails Inn Bar/Mama Stella's
Miles City, Montana
02.2011 - 06.2012
- Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.
- Assisted customers with carry-out service.
- Offered product samples, answered questions and helped customers find items.
- Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
- Monitored temperature of cases, shelves and storage areas and reported failures to manager.
- Engaged in suggestive selling and other sales techniques.
- Checked dining area supplies of linens, wrapped silverware and replenished low stock.
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
- Set up advertising signs and displays on shelves, counters and tables.
- Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
Drywall Installer
Self-Employed
Miles City, Montana
01.2011 - 11.2011
- Finished and trimmed drywall with professional-level quality.
- Completed installation of drywall sheets on residential properties.
- Applied tape to seal joints by embedding into sealing compound.
- Applied sealing compound over cracks, holes and nail heads using trowels, broad-knives or spatulas.
- Scribed cutting lines on drywall and breaks board along cut lines.
- Received consistent excellent feedback on work quality and customer service.
- Demonstrated knowledge of local building codes and requirements on each project.
- Prepared work area, tools and equipment for job site.
- Prepared surfaces for coating applications.
- Inspected surfaces to evaluate quality and applied extra attention to fill in holes and rectify errors.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on drywall for lengths, heights and penetrations.
- Read and interpreted schematics and blueprints to lay tiles and drywall in correct places.
- Screwed metal and wooden studs into frames.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Handyman
Jim Lichnovsky/ Rosie Gutierez Self Employed
North Hills, California
11.2007 - 01.2011
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to identify most effective ways to approach projects.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
- Tested and repaired electrical systems in buildings, adhering to local codes regulations.
- Responded to maintenance requests in apartment buildings as well as residential properties with great speed and efficiency.
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall and applied wallpaper.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Completed repair jobs to restore functionality to electric and plumbing systems.
- Completed repair projects on time and under budget, resulting in significant increase in new client referrals.
- Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.
- Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping and sanding.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Inspected appliances to make or plan repairs, order new ones or contact property managers.
- Maintained inventory of supplies to complete various repairs on plumbing, lighting or other systems.
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains and maintaining gutters.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Studied system requirements to order components and parts and perform acceptance tests.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment.
- Performed basic landscaping tasks, such as mowing, gardening, pulling weeds and watering lawns for two apartment buildings and four residential homes.
Hardscaper
Rocky Mountain Enterprises
Omaha, Nebraska
02.2007 - 11.2007
- Followed blueprints or drawings to lay blocks and bricks in correct arrangement.
- Used rakes and shovels to spread, level and smooth concrete.
- Applied sealants or other protective coatings to waterproof or restore concrete surfaces.
- Prepared surfaces for work by smoothing imperfections on ground or with close structures.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Handyman
Kevin Gray/Rosie Gutierez/ Self-Employed
North Hills, California
06.2004 - 02.2007
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to identify most effective ways to approach projects.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
- Tested and repaired electrical systems in buildings, adhering to local codes regulations.
- Responded to maintenance requests with great speed and efficiency.
- Conferred with contracted workers about needs and provided expertise in the layouts of apartments and electrical boxes for jobs and tool use.
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall and applied wallpaper.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Completed repair jobs to restore functionality to electric and plumbing systems.
- Completed repair projects on time and under budget, resulting in significant increase in new client referrals.
- Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.
- Educated clients on how to maintain water systems and appliances, upholding high standards of customer service.
- Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping and sanding.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Inspected appliances to make or plan repairs, order new ones or contact property managers.
- Maintained inventory of supplies to complete various repairs on plumbing, lighting or other systems.
- Properly refurbished furniture and ordered new pieces when needed.
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains and maintaining gutters.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Studied system requirements to order components and parts and perform acceptance tests.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment.
- Performed basic landscaping tasks, such as mowing, gardening, pulling weeds and watering lawns for two apartment buildings, as well as four residential homes.
Education
No Degree - Autobody Paint/Repair
West Valley Occupational Center
Woodland Hills, CA 09.2006 - 12.2006
No Degree - General Electrician Contractor
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA 09.2007 - 12.2010
Highschool Diploma - Highschool
Chatsworth Highschool
Chatsworth, California 09.2001 - 05.2004
Skills
Transportation regulations
Safe driving record
Route logs
Customer rapport
City and non-city driving
Commercial driving
GPS and route planning
Verbal and written communication
Safety standards and protocols
Documentation skills
Transportation
Route planning
Vehicle Maintenance
Equipment monitoring
Processes and procedures
Shipping and packaging
Database Management
Equipment operation
Materials transport
Vehicle inspections
Grounds maintenance
Hedge walls
Preparing client sketches
Sprinkler system knowledge
Trimming and weeding
Decorative stone installation
Project presentation
Planting flowers and bushes
Commercial construction
Stonework
Landscaping plans
Watering lawns and trees
Budgeting
Lawn aeration
Transplanting and potting plants
Decision Making
Organization and Time Management
Excellent Communication
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Warehouse operations knowledge
Dependable and Responsible
Traffic movement understanding
Team-oriented and dependable
Time management skills
Records Maintenance
Customer assistance
Drawer management
Stocking and replenishing
Product restocking
Payment collection
Cleaning and sanitizing
Identification checks
Refund handling
Staff Training
Purchase assistance
Point-of-sale system operation
Point of sale operation
Product and service sales
Cash register systems
Refunds and exchanges
Product knowledge
Liquor law compliance
Spirit, wine and beer expertise
Retail merchandising
Receipt and refund issuance
Order taking
Currency counting
Safe verifications
Written and verbal communication
Customer Relations
Money handling
Inventory management
Cash Handling
Coaching and mentoring
Till counting
Basic math skills
Cash drawer management
Sales expertise
Guest inquiries
Cash register operation
Effective planner
Performance improvement
Order delivery practices
Hospitality service expertise
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Beautiful presentation of food
New hire training
Food spoilage prevention
Institutional and batch cooking
Recipes and menu planning
Food plating and presentation
Timeline
Professional Driver
D & J Express INC
10.2019 - 03.2022
Professional Driver
W.D.F&F Enterprises Inc.
11.2012 - 09.2019
Concrete Laborer/Concrete Finisher
Cornerstone Masonry Inc.
03.2011 - 11.2012
Cook/Waiter/Bartender Assistant
Trails Inn Bar/Mama Stella's
02.2011 - 06.2012
Drywall Installer
Self-Employed
01.2011 - 11.2011
Handyman
Jim Lichnovsky/ Rosie Gutierez Self Employed
11.2007 - 01.2011
No Degree - General Electrician Contractor
Penn Foster Career School
09.2007 - 12.2010
Hardscaper
Rocky Mountain Enterprises
02.2007 - 11.2007
No Degree - Autobody Paint/Repair
West Valley Occupational Center
09.2006 - 12.2006
Handyman
Kevin Gray/Rosie Gutierez/ Self-Employed
06.2004 - 02.2007
Highschool Diploma - Highschool
Chatsworth Highschool
09.2001 - 05.2004