Torrence Nivens
Palmetto
Summary
Outstanding leader and mentor! Excel in positive leadership and encouraging others to succeed. Over 16 years of experience in mentoring, ministering, teaching and counseling youths and adults throughout the local community. Exceptional people skills, delivers world-class customer service Highly skilled organizer, planner in operations management. Very detail oriented and committed to follow-through on projects.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Waste Collector Operator
GFL
Fairburn
08.2021 - Current
- Collected route as outlined in route sheet, documenting changes or obstacles to job execution through written descriptions and attachment of photos taken with company camera.
- Performed post-trip truck inspection, cleaned cab of any trash or spills incurred en route and turned in vehicle condition report.
- Recorded time on route sheet at each customer stop.
- Refueled trucks and added other necessary fluids such as oil and hydraulic fluid.
- Inspected trucks prior to beginning routes to verify safe operating conditions.
- Drove trucks along established routes, through residential streets and alleys and business and industrial areas.
- Communicated with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns and other maintenance problems.
- Verified assigned truck fully-fueled and safe to operate and required paperwork on board before leaving the yard.
- Executed and performed daily safety and maintenance checks on garbage trucks and related equipment.
- Tracked personal compliance with restrictions on daily hours of service, reporting immediately to supervisor if in danger of being out of compliance.
Transportation Driver
Simi Valley Transit
Simi Valley
03.2009 - 05.2015
- Responsible for the safe transport of children, youth and adults to and from a variety of locations throughout Ventura County.
- Responsible for taking county vehicles to designated service sites for maintenance and repairs; and to perform other duties as required.
- Contact consumers, foster parents, and/or others to schedule visits or appointments; transport children, youth and adults to appointments, visits, and other meetings.
- Notify social workers regarding significant concerns that occur during transport; take county owned vehicles in to be serviced or repaired.
- Very knowledge in driving skills and abilities i.e Traffic Safety laws; Perfect driving record; Zero mishaps in the operation of a motor vehicle.
- Highly skilled in dealing with and relating to a wide variety of people, with respect for individuals and their differences; maintain confidentiality.
- Carry out oral and written instructions; expert in reading and follow detailed road maps; Effective working relationships with others; articulate communicator, and proficient planner and organizer.
Education
Doctorate -
Andersonville Theological Seminary
Camilla, GA01.2017
Master's Degree -
Andersonville Theological Seminary
Camilla, GA01.2014
B.A. Degree - Cinema Television Arts
Cal State Northridge University
Northridge, CA01.2002
A.A. Degree -
Los Angeles Community College
Los Angeles, CA01.2000
High School Diploma -
Cathedral High School
Los Angeles, CA01.1996
Skills
- Data entry systems management
- Office automation tools
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Adobe software expertise
- Spiritual leadership and instruction
- Pastoral counseling and care
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Teaching and scheduling
Timeline
Waste Collector Operator
GFL
08.2021 - Current
Transportation Driver
Simi Valley Transit
03.2009 - 05.2015
Doctorate -
Andersonville Theological Seminary
Master's Degree -
Andersonville Theological Seminary
B.A. Degree - Cinema Television Arts
Cal State Northridge University
A.A. Degree -
Los Angeles Community College
High School Diploma -
Cathedral High School