VERNON L. SMITH JR.
**** *. ********* ***. *******, MI 48915 517-***-**** (cell) ***************@*****.***
Career Summary
Over 12 years of experience in customer service, including fulfilling transportation needs
Over 10 years of shipping, receiving and inventory control experience
Over 8 years of experience in operating Hi-lo and fork trucks in a Warehouse setting
Interpersonal Skills
■ Communication ■ Organization ■ Problem Solving ■ Time Management
■ Dependable ■ Teamwork ■ Highly Motivated ■ Client Management
Work Experience
VATZ Car Services, Lansing, MI 2020 – Present
Owner
Transport customers to and from destinations safely and on-time
Keep professional and friendly interactions with all customers
Maintain the daily mobility and integrity of the passenger/driver relationship
Loading and unloading passenger bags and luggage
Collect payments
Obtain job details from office operators or using in-vehicle systems
Maintain mileage and repair records
Map out driving routes ahead of time to determine the most efficient trip
Ensure vehicle is clean and in good condition
Pizza Hut, Lansing, MI 2019 – 2020
Delivery Driver
Interact with customers professionally at all times
Deliver items by the required delivery date and time
Load and unload products to be delivered to customers
Ensure all items being delivered remain intact during transport and delivery
Collect payment or obtain signatures for proof of delivery
Maintain detailed records of fuel costs and mileage
Omega Express, Lansing, MI 2015 – 2018
Chauffer
Providing transportation for customers who have unplanned and pre-planned arrangements
Maintain detailed mileage records
Use navigation apps to determine best driving routes
iCab, Lansing, MI 2013 – 2015
Chauffer
Providing transportation for customers who have unplanned and pre-planned arrangements
Maintain detailed mileage records
Use navigation apps to determine best driving routes
Renhill Staffing Services, JCIM, Lansing, MI 2012 – 2013
Thssysen Krupp GP12 Inspector
Perform inspection of all purchased parts
Ensure all testing is performed to the highest standards
Discuss inspection results and conclusions with production managers
Conduct quality audits and surveys
Enter inspection results into database
Express Personnel Services, Applegate Insulation, Webberville, MI 2011 – 2012
Factory Worker
Perform duties of a Material Handler
Pick/sort material to use for insulation
Hand sorted to clear material
Unload semi-trailers
Burlington Coat Factory, Lansing, MI 2010 – 2011
Floor Representative
Dynamic customer service professional experienced in retail store setting
Excel in listening to customer needs, articulating product benefits, and creating solutions to provide value to the customer
Build and maintain enduring customer relationships to boost sales and generate repeat business
Maintain an eye-appealing and organized Men’s Department
Create and build floor displays throughout the store
Meijer’s Warehouse, Lansing, MI 2004 – 2010
Warehouse Clerk
Order Puller - Pulling materials throughout the warehouse for assembly or disbursement
Scan items into system using infer red scanners
Pack merchandise with provided packaging material, and mark packages according to specific conditions
Utilize computer software to track products shipped
Operate both standing and sit down hi-lo trucks to palletize products
Load and unload semi-trailers
Load conveyer belt
Maintain performance rating required for duration of assignment
Accomplishments/Activities
■ Obtained Enhanced Chauffer’s License ■ ISO9000 Certified ■ 1+ year experience with S.A.P. & Mannex
Education
Lansing Community College
Criminal Justice
References
Available upon request.