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Carlton Phillips Jr
Chicago,IL
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Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ANOTHER PHILLIPS ENTERPRIChicago, IL
Another Phillips Enterprise
03.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
HirschbachDubuque, IA
Truck Driver/Owner
03.2018 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
CRST ExpeditedCedar Rapids, IA
Truck Driver
07.2017 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
Atrium Hospitality Hotel (Capital Plaza)Jefferson City, MO
Banquet Captain/Server/Set-up Technician
01.2016 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events.
- Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
- Supervised and mentored kitchen and serving staff.
ManpowerGroupJefferson City, MO
Certified Forklift Operator/Machine Operator
05.2015 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes, and other equipment.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
Pro Energy SolutionsSedalia, MO
Supervisor of Operations/Forklift Operator
06.2014 - 03.2015
Job overview
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Organized financial reporting, scheduling and inventory systems to enhance productivity.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Lagasse, INC.(Essendant)Carol Stream, IL
Certified Forklift Operator
10.2013 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
Employment PlusBolingbrook, IL
Forklift Operator
05.2012 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey CollegeChicago, IL
from Business Marketing
09.2022 - 12.2022
Lincoln UniversityJefferson City, MO
from Business Marketing
01.2014 - 05.2014
Cain's Barber College IncChicago, IL
from Hairstyling
02.2009 - 03.2010
Coyne CollegeChicago, IL
Certification from ECM Electrical Construction Maintenance
09.2007 - 06.2008
Skills
Project lifecycle management
Multitasking Abilities
Materials transport
Heavy industrial equipment
Shipping and receiving
Order picking and processing
Shipping and receiving expert
Forklift Operation
Electrical systems
Troubleshooting skills
Residential construction
Hand and power tools
Wiring layouts
Commercial and residential wiring
CAD
[Product] loading knowledge
[Specialization] cargo loading expert
Flexible and Adaptable
Self-Motivated
Logistics planning
Commercial driving
Tractor-trailer driving specialist
Class A Commercial Driver's License
Shipping and packaging
Vehicle inspections
Defensive driver training
Dry van specialist
Training and mentoring
Strategic planning
Operations management
Project Management
[Software] experience
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Timeline
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
from Business Marketing
09.2022 - 12.2022
Another Phillips Enterprise
ANOTHER PHILLIPS ENTERPRI
03.2019 - Current
Truck Driver/Owner
Hirschbach
03.2018 - 09.2019
Truck Driver
CRST Expedited
07.2017 - 03.2018
Banquet Captain/Server/Set-up Technician
Atrium Hospitality Hotel (Capital Plaza)
01.2016 - 03.2017
Certified Forklift Operator/Machine Operator
ManpowerGroup
05.2015 - 03.2017
Supervisor of Operations/Forklift Operator
Pro Energy Solutions
06.2014 - 03.2015
Lincoln University
from Business Marketing
01.2014 - 05.2014
Certified Forklift Operator
Lagasse, INC.(Essendant)
10.2013 - 06.2014
Forklift Operator
Employment Plus
05.2012 - 01.2013
Cain's Barber College Inc
from Hairstyling
02.2009 - 03.2010
Coyne College
Certification from ECM Electrical Construction Maintenance
09.2007 - 06.2008