Donald Zackery
Adel
Summary
Dynamic Owner Operated Driver with proven success at Believers Enterprises Transport LLC, excelling in operations management and client service. Expert in cost reduction and contract negotiation, achieving significant savings while fostering strong customer relationships. Skilled in financial management and supply chain optimization, driving business growth through strategic planning and effective decision-making.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner Operated Driver
Believers Enterprises Transport LLC
Adel, GA
12.2022 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure timely delivery of transportation services.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for fleet management and driver training.
- Coordinated logistics and scheduling to optimize routes and reduce operational costs.
- Oversaw maintenance schedules for vehicles to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Established partnerships with vendors to streamline supply chain operations and enhance efficiency.
- Analyzed transportation data to identify trends and implement process improvements.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Led negotiations for major contracts, securing favorable terms that significantly reduced costs.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Home Depot Distribution Center
Lake Park, GA
12.2015 - 10.2023
- Operated forklifts safely to transport materials and products within warehouse environment.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to ensure optimal functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems to support inventory control initiatives.
- Trained new employees on forklift operation protocols and safety procedures, fostering a culture of safety.
- Implemented improvements in material handling processes, reducing time spent on repetitive tasks.
- Monitored product quality during storage and transportation, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
- Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
- Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
- Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
- Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
- Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
- Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
- Assisted with periodic physical inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and integrity in stock records through meticulous tracking of items moved via the use of a warehouse forklifter.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
Education
GED -
Moultrie Technical College
Moultrie, GAClass A CDL
Wiregrass Technical College
Valdosta, GA12.2022
Skills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Client service
- Operations management
- Business planning
- Project estimating
- Financial management
- Negotiation
- Business administration
- Financial planning
- Cost reduction
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget administration
- Supply chain optimization
- Service quality assurance
- Profit and loss analysis
- Contract negotiation expertise
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Scheduling
- Inventory tracking and management
- Records organization and management
- Desktops, laptops, and mobile devices
Certification
Class A CDL
Tanker Endorsement
Air brake system
Timeline
Owner Operated Driver
Believers Enterprises Transport LLC
12.2022 - Current
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Home Depot Distribution Center
12.2015 - 10.2023
GED -
Moultrie Technical College
Class A CDL
Wiregrass Technical College