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Shannon King

SAINT-ANDRÉ,NB

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact personal and business success. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

J&S King Family Farm
12.2016 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs to show profit in years 1-3
  • Generating quarterly profit and loss statements
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Crop selection, planning, planting, harvesting, packaging and sales

Operator Truck Driver

GTL Transportation
08.2011 - 05.2016
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Route Planning
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.

Operator Truck Driver

SGT 2000
09.2008 - 08.2011
  • Learned to operate with safety and skill to avoid accidents, delays and damage to equipment.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Route planning to create realistic ETA's
  • Became top company miler in first year of driving

Installer/Fabricator

Quality Siding
06.1996 - 08.2008
  • Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with Owner to complete projects accurately and quickly.
  • Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
  • Fabricated components and structures following customer/building requirements.
  • Gained working knowledge of Canadian Building Codes.
  • Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
  • Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
  • Assisted in measuring jobs to create estimates for customers

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - History

Trent University
Peterborough, ON
06.2006

High School Diploma -

Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School
Peterborough, ON
06.2001

Skills

  • Business Administration
  • Profit and Loss Analysis
  • Crop and Rotation Planning
  • Organic Farming
  • Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Owner

J&S King Family Farm
12.2016 - Current

Operator Truck Driver

GTL Transportation
08.2011 - 05.2016

Operator Truck Driver

SGT 2000
09.2008 - 08.2011

Installer/Fabricator

Quality Siding
06.1996 - 08.2008

Bachelor Of Arts - History

Trent University

High School Diploma -

Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School
Shannon King