Kenneth Dowdell
Atlanta Metro Area
Summary
Entrepreneurial, innovative professional with experience in medium to large organizations. Collaborative communicator continually focused on building relationships across business lines. Knowledgeable in areas of Transportation and Logistics services with a drive to provide reliability and full ownership of the delivery function. Utilizes advanced route planning and vehicle maintenance skills to ensure timely and efficient deliveries. Knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance, ensuring operational integrity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A CDL Driver
Baily's Trucking
05.2020 - Current
- Operated Class A vehicles safely in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and performance.
- Delivered freight efficiently, maintaining schedule adherence across diverse routes.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize delivery schedules, improving route efficiency.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven and mileage for compliance and reporting purposes.
- Completed deliveries on-schedule by planning good routes and efficiently completing transfers.
Co- Lead Driver (CDL Class A Driver)
First Choice
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Transport seafood to businesses in a timely manner
- Review orders before and after delivery to make sure orders are correct
- Safely and efficiently operate delivery vehicle while following all legal and safety standards.
- Possessed strong interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively to the customers.
Grocery Delivery Driver (CDL Class A Driver)
Penske Logistics
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Driver helper delivery customer products to Starbucks
- Remain constantly available to communicate with warehouse personnel and dispatch. Comply with all traffic laws to protect cargo and other drivers.
- Successfully achieve early arrival upon making roughly a quarter of all deliveries
Grocery Delivery Driver (CDL Class A Driver)
Sofo Foods
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Transporting and delivering groceries to businesses in a timely manner.
- Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are correct and customers are satisfied.
- Communicate with store personnel in order to identify and address concerns and criticisms of product placement and availability.
- Lead driver within 1 year of employment
- Deliver orders within an optimal period of time, ensuring freshness of food and respect for customer preferences.
Beer Delivery Driver
Eagle Rock Distribution Co
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Ensure orders are delivered accurately and in good condition.
- Manage multiple orders, delivery locations and customers at the same time.
- Verify orders before each delivery and maintain a detailed, comprehensive delivery log.
- Safely operated a vehicle in all types of weather conditions.
Merchandiser
Coca Cola United
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Maintain product displays to help identify replenishment needs and the cleaning of product space.
- Identify defective or damaged packages for store removal.
- Communicate with store personnel in order to identify and address concerns and criticisms of product placement quality and availability.
- Work with teammates in transporting product from storerooms to sales locations assembling and organizing products on pallets on shelving and within refrigerated display cases.
Delivery Driver (Contractor)
FedEx
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Load, transport, unload and deliver items in a secure manner to prevent damage and loss.
- Maintained accurate driver logs and documentation.
- Adhered to route and time schedules.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
- Successfully navigated throughout the city to meet all delivery requirements and deadlines.
- Safely and efficiently operate delivery vehicle while following all legal and safety standards.
- Responsible for training new drivers to enhance the overall new hire experience.
- Received safety driver award.
- Lead a driver within 60 days of being contracted
Delivery Driver (Contractor)
Amazon
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Responsible for the successful delivery of Amazon packages to residential customers.
- Possessed strong interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively to both coworkers and customers.
- Successfully navigated throughout the city to meet all delivery requirements and deadlines.
- Maintained accurate driver logs and documentation.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
Caterer Coordinator Supervisor
AmeriCrown
02.2016 - 05.2020
- Oversee staff and manage schedules.
- Overseeing the preparation and delivery of food and beverages for all events including but not limited to The Daytona 500 club events.
- Ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety regulations.
- Train current and newly hired staff on the daily operations of the company
- Managing food and beverage deliveries and ensuring timely arrivals
- Address customer needs and resolving issues effectively.
Education
Bachelor's - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC01.2011
Skills
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Communication
- Driving
- Organization
- Relationship & team building
- Advanced in logistics
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Event Coordinator Supervisor
- GPS navigation
- Training
- Class A Driver
- Managing staff
- 2000 hours OTR driving
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Dependable and reliable
- Inclement weather driving
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Co- Lead Driver (CDL Class A Driver)
First Choice
03.2025 - 05.2025
Grocery Delivery Driver (CDL Class A Driver)
Penske Logistics
11.2023 - 03.2025
Grocery Delivery Driver (CDL Class A Driver)
Sofo Foods
12.2021 - 08.2023
Beer Delivery Driver
Eagle Rock Distribution Co
04.2021 - 09.2021
Merchandiser
Coca Cola United
01.2021 - 03.2021
Class A CDL Driver
Baily's Trucking
05.2020 - Current
Delivery Driver (Contractor)
FedEx
05.2020 - 01.2021
Delivery Driver (Contractor)
Amazon
04.2019 - 05.2020
Caterer Coordinator Supervisor
AmeriCrown
02.2016 - 05.2020
Bachelor's - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Campbell University
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