Zylen Hopkins
Augusta,GA
Summary
Experienced former Marine with 4 years of experience in Administrative responsibilities and a short amount of time briefly with sales, food industry, warehouse and currently 1 year CDL A experience. Honorable discharge with excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction for both Military and Civilian workers. Hardworking, dependable, and passionate CDL-A Driver with X-endorsement that can be counted on to be on time!
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A CDL Tanker Driver
Florida Rock & Tank Lines
Augusta , Georgia
02.2024 - Current
- Delivered hazardous materials safely in compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
- Collaborated with team members in order to complete deliveries on time and efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness inside and outside of trucks at all times including washing interior and exterior regularly.
- Safely empty compartments with zero mistakes.
CDL A OTR Driver
Stevens Transport
Dallas, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information
- Performed pre-trip inspections on vehicles before each trip, ensuring safety and compliance with Department of Transportation regulations
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control
- Delivered to roughly 44 states during time as OTR in efficient manner through multiple weather and or terrain conditions
- Selected for Stevens Transport Dedicated Driver Perdue Team running East regional routes Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, etc
- 1 Year of Completion and counting with Zero accidents and or incidents
CDL A SCHOOL
Georgia Driving Academy
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Succesfully completed 180 hours of training with GDA(Columbus, Ga) on October/12/2022
- Trained to know CDL laws, air brake systems, general knowledge, air brakes, pre-trip, manueveurs, and road handling of
- Tractor-Trailer
- Safely guide Tractor-Trailor down small roads, wet conditions and high ways during traing with ZERO discrepincies
- Graduated Class One and Done with Georgia Driving Academy
Feeder
Pallet Jack Mover DHL
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Ability to pull 200+ pound gaylords and or pallets with pallet jack, throughout warehouse
- Refill at max 10 feet tall gaylords in timely manner
- Lift between 40-70 pound tote onto conveyor belt
- Provided Return worker's with supplies and restock when needed
Associate Publisher/Sales Representative
Best Version Media
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Generate a lead pipeline for Brand Partnerships, Publisher Development, and Strategic Partnerships sales teams
- Collaborate with Account Executives to ensure the successful hand-off of clients
- Maintain clean record keeping of sales outreach and contacts
- Contact business leads to schedule appointments for presentation with clients
Assistant Adjutant Clerk
BLDG 1 USMC
Cherry Point, North Carolina
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately, even throughout the start of Covid-19
- Actively listened to Marines administrative requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns and correcting improper documentations
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Directly help to coordinate administrative matters for Marine Corps Staff sections and external agencies at the staff level
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Creating and designing Power Point, Excel and Word presentations directly to CO, XO, and SgtMaj to enhance base safety protocol/ team work building
Inbound/Customer Service/Administrative Specialist
IPAC USMC
Cherry Point, North Carolina
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Welcomed all newly acquired Inbound Marines to base with the best customer serice
- Managed team of numerous Marines, overseeing training, and professional growth of Marines
- Helped Marines and followed outlined steps of service
- Responsible for the starting of entitlements for all personnel arriving to base due to Permanent Change of Station Orders
- Process Inbound travel claims and temporary lodging allowance claims properly
- Approved delayed dependent travel authorizations
- Directly helped to coordinate administrative matters for base Staff sections and external agencies at the staff level
- Supervised work of Marines to keep on task for timely/proper completion as NCOIC
Specialist
Intermittent ID Card, DEERS/RAPIDS
Cherry Point, North Carolina
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided professional military personnel with ID customer support service
- Ensure proper inputted data of information into the DEERS/RAPIDS terminal
- Created/Issued identification cards and privileges for all eligible military members
- Maintained part-time RAPIDS workstation to assist customers and questions of any cocern about CACs or base installaion
- Maintains the proper use of DEERS equipment within the office
Outbound/Separation/Administrative Specialist
IPAC USMC
Cherry Point, North Carolina
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities
- Worked to actively track ALL Outbound Marines.
Server/Salesperson
The Braves Chop House
Atlanta, Ga
02.2016 - 10.2016
Education
High school diploma -
Creekside High School
05.2017
Skills
- Quality Control Analysis
- Clerical
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Dependable
- Versatile
- Effective Communicator
- Planning
- Interviewing
- Assess Transitioning Marines
- Time Management
- Basic Programming/ Web Design Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word
- Effectively trained Marines on duties and responsibilities by giving training classes, professional military education classes, and counseling's
- Providing technical guidance on administrative matters to Staff NCOs and above
- Report to supervisors on ALL program matters
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Class A CDL License
- Physical Fitness
- Clean Driving Record
- No Accidents
- Zero Failed Drug Tests
- Highly Adaptable
- Night Owl
- Attentive
- Energetic
Accomplishments
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, 2021
- Graduated Georgia Driving Academy (CDL A) from September 18, 2022 - October 12, 2022
Additional Information
- Current 24 year old CDL A holder with X- endorsement out of Georgia
- Driven in all imaginable conditions
- Prefers to roll soon as 10 hour clock is up and definitely enjoys rolling at night
- No incidents
- Arrives to shippers/receivers hours ahead of appointment time if DOT clock permits.
- Bringing a great-winning attitude along with respect to any environment at all times!
Timeline
Class A CDL Tanker Driver
Florida Rock & Tank Lines
02.2024 - Current
CDL A OTR Driver
Stevens Transport
11.2022 - Current
CDL A SCHOOL
Georgia Driving Academy
09.2022 - 10.2022
Feeder
Pallet Jack Mover DHL
07.2022 - 09.2022
Associate Publisher/Sales Representative
Best Version Media
05.2022 - 07.2022
Assistant Adjutant Clerk
BLDG 1 USMC
02.2020 - 08.2020
Inbound/Customer Service/Administrative Specialist
IPAC USMC
08.2019 - 02.2020
Specialist
Intermittent ID Card, DEERS/RAPIDS
01.2019 - 12.2019
Outbound/Separation/Administrative Specialist
IPAC USMC
07.2018 - 08.2019
Server/Salesperson
The Braves Chop House
02.2016 - 10.2016
High school diploma -
Creekside High School