Nathan Barker
Saint Pauls
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Lazor Logistics, excelling in route planning and cargo securing. Proven ability to ensure regulatory compliance while delivering exceptional customer assistance. Adept at vehicle inspection and preventative maintenance, demonstrating adaptability and resilience in high-pressure environments. Committed to optimizing efficiency and safety in all operations. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Commercial Driver
Lazor Logistics
Tarheel
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
- Ensured that cargo was properly secured within the trailer before departure from each stop.
- Reported any incidents encountered on the road to supervisors immediately upon return from trip.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and performed preventative maintenance when necessary.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries about shipments or services offered.
- Preplanned nightly service routes to ensure the most efficient use of time and resources.
- Coordinated driver logistics with fleet management.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
C R England Inc.
Tarheel
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Monitored road conditions and planned alternate routes when necessary due to inclement weather or traffic congestion.
- Attended regular safety meetings with management team in order to stay up-to-date on industry trends.
- Adhered strictly to hours of service regulations regarding rest periods between shifts.
- Maintained good working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
- Managed fuel purchases for vehicle throughout route by selecting appropriate locations for refueling.
- Reported mechanical problems encountered during trips to supervisor for repair scheduling.
- Performed routine maintenance on trucks such as checking fluid levels, tire pressure, brakes, lights.
- Ensured cargo was properly secured prior to departing terminal location.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from dispatch office when required.
- Interacted with company dispatchers to alert of issues or delays.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Planned routes based on knowledge of the geographic area in order to optimize efficiency.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding delivery instructions and arrival times.
Project Manager
FDA Aerospace Solutions
Charleston
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Regularly traveled between multiple project sites in varying states to oversee their completions.
Machinist
Gunmar Machine Corp.
Lumberton
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
- Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machines accordingly.
- Assembled machined parts into mechanical units using hand tools and power tools.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
- Verified conformance of finished work piece to specifications by checking measurements with a variety of precision measuring instruments such as height gauges, surface plates and protractors.
- Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Followed established safety procedures while operating machinery.
- Changed worn cutting tools as needed during operation.
HVAC Installer
James Hayes Htg & AC
Fayetteville
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Cleaned up job site upon completion of work to ensure a safe environment for customers.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working onsite at customer locations.
- Assisted in the fabrication of sheet metal ducts for ventilation systems.
- Adhered strictly to all applicable codes when installing new HVAC systems.
- Inspected job sites prior to beginning work to identify any potential safety hazards or obstacles that could affect the job.
- Communicated regularly with supervisor regarding progress on projects and any challenges encountered during the course of work.
- Participated in team meetings with other members of the organization in order to discuss upcoming projects or areas needing improvement.
- Performed installation of residential and commercial HVAC systems, including air conditioning units, furnaces, heat pumps, air handlers, and ductwork.
- Installed condensate lines, gas piping, venting systems for water heating appliances, exhaust fans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grays Creek High School
Hope Mills, NC06-2017
Skills
- Route planning
- Vehicle inspection
- Cargo securing
- Preventative maintenance
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer assistance
- Adaptability and resilience
- Defensive driving techniques
- Stress management techniques
Affiliations
Detail oriented with several years of experience coordinating and facilitating community projects, civic engagement and with volunteer disaster relief efforts.
Certification
- Class A Commercial Drivers License
- TWIC Card Holder
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Commercial Driver
Lazor Logistics
10.2022 - Current
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
C R England Inc.
10.2021 - 10.2022
Project Manager
FDA Aerospace Solutions
12.2019 - 08.2021
Machinist
Gunmar Machine Corp.
01.2019 - 12.2019
HVAC Installer
James Hayes Htg & AC
01.2018 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Grays Creek High School