Samuel D. Burns
Truck Driver
Randallstown
Summary
Reliable and committed to reaching each destination efficiently and professionally. Ability to prioritize proficiently, acquire orders from businesses and a strong leader. Excellent customer service skills.
Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
RnL Carrier
08.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Fostered supportive environment among driving team, leading by example and offering help when needed.
- Reduced downtime by promptly reporting and addressing maintenance issues.
Truck Driver
Canada Dry
09.2020 - Current
- Deliver and unload merchandise to various clients
- Replenish shelves at numerous stores
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
Account Executive Assistant and Merchandiser
Canada Dry
07.2010 - 09.2016
- Acquire orders from businesses. i.e. Supermarkets, Drug Stores, Walmart and Seven Eleven’s
- Retrieved inventory of soda products
- Received orders from store managers
- Placed orders with handheld digital computers
- Made sure that orders were placed in on a timely manner. Which required orders to be delivered on specific dates
- Applied good customer service skills while interacting with customers on a daily basis
Seafood Leader
Weis Supermarket
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Setup Seafood case on a daily basis
- Prepare various seafood for packing
- Prepare inventory for ordering seafood from vendor
- Input orders using MS Word & Excel Spreadsheet
- Oversee seafood staff under my supervision
- Unload seafood for storage
- Maintain work area by sanitizing all equipment in seafood preparation
Internship
Radio One WERQ 92.3FM
08.2007 - 07.2008
Education
Broadcasting Radio/Television Degree - Radio Production
Broadcasting Institute of Maryland
Parkville, MD06.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
Saint Frances Academy
Baltimore, MD05.2005
Skills
- Possess a strong work ethic
- Ability to organize, coordinate priorities in an expedient manner
- Personable and professional with strong customer service relations, strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
- Quick Learner
- Leadership
Safe driving
Transportation safety
Commercial driving
Equipment operation
Vehicle inspections
Safe driving practices
GPS and route planning
Defensive driver training
Customer-oriented
Attention to detail
Decision-making
Inclement weather driving
Timeline
Truck Driver
RnL Carrier
08.2023 - Current
Truck Driver
Canada Dry
09.2020 - Current
Account Executive Assistant and Merchandiser
Canada Dry
07.2010 - 09.2016
Seafood Leader
Weis Supermarket
01.2009 - 01.2011
Internship
Radio One WERQ 92.3FM
08.2007 - 07.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
Saint Frances Academy
Broadcasting Radio/Television Degree - Radio Production
Broadcasting Institute of Maryland