Johnny B. Gowder
Duluth
Summary
Dedicated professional seeking role as transportation driver and shipping and receiving manager, equipped with effective business administration and customer resolution management skills to contribute to company objectives.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Recom / Firefly
Buford
07.2022 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials safely, ensuring smooth workflow in warehouse.
- Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
- Collaborated with team to streamline inventory organization for quicker access and optimized storage.
- Communicated with supervisors about inventory requirements and workflow challenges, facilitating timely resolutions.
PC Technician, Lead Bed Bug Technician
Rentokil (formerly Allgood Pest Solutions)
Lawrenceville
03.2014 - 05.2022
- Registered Pest Control Technician
- Led Bed Bug division as primary driver and team lead
- Executed heat and conventional Bed Bug treatments to ensure effective pest control
- Coordinated setup and breakdown of job site for efficient operations
- Provided contact information for Kendra Rudd at (770) 339-4500
Delivery Driver FedEx Ground
Platinum Logistics
Lithonia
12.2012 - 06.2013
- Scanned and delivered customer packages, ensuring timely receipt for customer satisfaction.
- Processed and safeguarded return packages, maintaining inventory accuracy and customer trust.
- Contact: (770) 337-3335 Crosby Brown
Temporary Driver under FedEx Ground
Ranstad Staffing
Norcross
10.2012 - 12.2012
- Responsible for scanning and delivery of customer packages
- Receiving and securing return packages from customers
- Contact: 770-743-3400
Delivery Driver/ Warehouse Assistant
WPS Business Products
Atlanta
11.2006 - 06.2012
- Delivered and sold office products, ensuring timely availability for customer needs
- Installed and assembled office furniture, enhancing workspace functionality
- Managed shipping and receiving of products, maintaining accurate inventory levels
- Contact: (770) 454-9054 Attention: Kevin Perry
Manager of Dairy and Frozen food department
Save Rite Grocery Warehouse
Atlanta
03.2004 - 09.2005
- Insure proper stocking shelves, ordering perishable food items.
- Insure food safety for Save Rite customers
- Responsible for keeping inventory of all frozen and dairy products
Delivery Driver
Wolverine Mailing Inc.
Detroit
04.2002 - 10.2003
- Handled and secured mail for distribution
- Responsible for ensuring proper and timely delivery of customers mail to the United States Post Office
- Organized and collected pertinent shipping information.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Lyon Manufacturing Inc.
Livonia
06.1996 - 06.2001
- Expanded territorial sales
- Received company’s highest sales award four years in a row.
- Developed Excellence in Sales training course.
- Properly pulled inventory and attached appropriate paperwork to shipments.
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment per OSHA rules and regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Culver City High School
Culver City, CA06-1989
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Leadership abilities
- Perseverance
- Team coordination
- Active listening
- Strategic thinking
References
- James Brannon, (734) 591-0606, Canton, MI
- Mia Barnes, (404) 819-5133, College Park, GA
- Keith Andrews, (313) 273-0182, Detroit, MI
- Doug Clark, (770) 617-1697, Stone Mountain, GA
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Recom / Firefly
07.2022 - Current
PC Technician, Lead Bed Bug Technician
Rentokil (formerly Allgood Pest Solutions)
03.2014 - 05.2022
Delivery Driver FedEx Ground
Platinum Logistics
12.2012 - 06.2013
Temporary Driver under FedEx Ground
Ranstad Staffing
10.2012 - 12.2012
Delivery Driver/ Warehouse Assistant
WPS Business Products
11.2006 - 06.2012
Manager of Dairy and Frozen food department
Save Rite Grocery Warehouse
03.2004 - 09.2005
Delivery Driver
Wolverine Mailing Inc.
04.2002 - 10.2003
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Lyon Manufacturing Inc.
06.1996 - 06.2001
High School Diploma -
Culver City High School