VANDELL M. POLLARD
Batesville
Summary
Experienced class A CDL driver and entry-level collision repair/refinishing. I am a highly motivated individual with a proven ability to learn quickly, create, implement, and maintain procedures both old and new in any environment. I further possess the ability to meet heavy work assignments and deadlines under strict time constraints. In addition to my strong commitment and desire to succeed in every assigned task. I am able to work independently or as a team, with a unique ability to communicate effectively on all levels.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6026
6026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Truck Driver/Route Supervisor
M&j Transportation
Senatobia
06.2024 - Current
- Operated long-haul trucks across various routes and terrain.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
MCKINNEY'S GARAGE
Batesville
11.2020 - Current
- Fix and restore new and used cars to either stock or custom specification.
HORSE TRAINER
SELF-EMPLOYED
Batesville
04.2005 - Current
- Train untamed horses for domestication applications.
- Ride horses until broken and tamed for farm and riding usage.
- Ensure that work quality meets customer satisfaction.
Truck driver
Weston transportation
Batesville
11.2021 - 06.2024
- Transported goods across regional routes following safety regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and compliance.
- Communicated with dispatchers to receive updated delivery instructions.
CDL DRIVER
VANDE VANNN TRUCKING
Batesville
05.2011 - 05.2024
- Over the road CDL operator.
DRIVER
MIKE'S TRUCKING
Senatobia
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Hauling/delivering asphalt and gravel in a CMV to various locations around the states of Tennessee and Mississippi in a timely manner.
DELIVERY DRIVER
U S FOOD
Memphis
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Drive commercial vehicles to various states for food and product delivery.
- Utilizing safe driving and lifting techniques to minimize injury and/or casualties.
- Ensuring my work is quality to the customer.
DELIVERY DRIVER
PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP (PFG)
Batesville
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Drive commercial vehicles to various states for food and product delivery.
- Utilizing safe driving and lifting techniques to minimize injury and/or casualties.
- Ensuring my work is quality to the customer.
DELIVERY DRIVER
CLARK'S BEVERAGES
Senatobia
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Drive and unload CMV.
- Stock and organize products to customer's satisfaction.
Safety Team Leader
GE Aviation
Batesville
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Led safety audits to identify potential hazards in manufacturing areas.
- Developed and implemented safety training programs for new employees.
- Coordinated emergency response drills to ensure team preparedness.
PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
GENERAL ELECTRIC AVIATION
Batesville
05.2012 - 01.2015
- Working on a high-performance work team.
- Reliable for building quality aircraft parts on time and on schedule while practicing a safe workspace for myself and others.
ALUMINUM EXTRUSION
Senatobia
04.2001 - 05.2011
- Polished aluminum while practicing a safe working environment.
TIRE AND LUBE TECHNICIAN
WALMART
Batesville
03.2010 - 04.2011
- Changing oil and tires in a timely manner to customer satisfaction all while practicing safety work procedures.
FRY COOK
POPEYES CHICKEN
Batesville
03.2008 - 04.2009
- Deep fried chicken from varying recipes for purchase and consumption.
- Maintained the kitchen area in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Prepared ingredients for the following shift.
UNLOADER
CHROME CRAFT
Senatobia
12.2008 - 02.2009
- Unloaded freight off the trailers in a timely manner.
- Utilized proper lifting techniques to minimize chances of injury.
- Assisted fellow employees wherever needed.
LAWN TECHNICIAN
MOWING LAWN SERVICE
Batesville
02.2006 - 11.2008
- Mowed and maintained lawns according to customer request.
- Trimmed landscaping and shrubberies as needed.
- Performed preventative maintenance on service equipment.
UNLOADER
SNICO
Memphis
02.2006 - 11.2008
- Unloaded freight off the trailers in a timely manner.
- Utilized proper lifting techniques to minimize chances of injury.
- Assisted fellow employees wherever needed.
MAINTENANCE
PEPSI COMPANY
Batesville
02.2005 - 01.2008
- Responsible for cleaning offices, bathrooms, and the warehouse.
- Ensured that work quality met customer specifications.
- Replenished supplies in the restrooms as needed.
Education
GENERAL STUDIES DIPLOMA -
South Panola High School
Batesville, MSCertificate - Commercial Vehicle Driving, Air and brake knowledge, Road Safety, Map Training
Truck Driver Institute
Tupelo, MSPSYCHOLOGY/BUSINESS -
Northwest Community College
Senatobia, MSUniversal Technical Institute (UTI) - Exterior panel alignment, Welding and cutting, Introduction to refinishing, vehicle preparation for painting, Power systems & Controls, Drive train removal & Installation, Vehicle handling, Custom paint fundamentals, Custom body fundamentals, Exterior panel repair I/II, Structural damage and analysis, Structural alignment & replacement, finish applications, Skills applications I/II
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
Houston, TXSkills
- CDL Training
- Map Training
- Windows Training
- Attention to detail
- Dealership simulation training
- Internet/Email Training
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Air and brake training
- Time management
- Typing - 30 wpm
- Organizational skills
- Welder
- Safety training
- Forklift training
Awards
SOC - Exterior Panel Alignment
Credentials And Certifications
- CDL Class A Driver
- EPA 609
- I-CAR Welding Qualification -- Steel
- I-CAR Platinum Individual
- I-CAR Gold class points (earned 10 points)
- I-CAR Welding Qualification -- Aluminum
Qualifications Summary
Experienced class A CDL driver and entry-level collision repair/refinishing. I am a highly motivated individual with a proven ability to learn quickly, create, implement, and maintain procedures both old and new in any environment. I further possess the ability to meet heavy work assignments and deadlines under strict time constraints. In addition to my strong commitment and desire to succeed in every assigned task. I am able to work independently or as a team, with a unique ability to communicate effectively on all levels.
Timeline
Truck Driver/Route Supervisor
M&j Transportation
06.2024 - Current
Truck driver
Weston transportation
11.2021 - 06.2024
DRIVER
MIKE'S TRUCKING
04.2021 - 11.2021
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
MCKINNEY'S GARAGE
11.2020 - Current
DELIVERY DRIVER
U S FOOD
06.2020 - 04.2021
DELIVERY DRIVER
PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP (PFG)
10.2018 - 06.2020
DELIVERY DRIVER
CLARK'S BEVERAGES
01.2018 - 10.2018
Safety Team Leader
GE Aviation
01.2015 - 01.2018
PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
GENERAL ELECTRIC AVIATION
05.2012 - 01.2015
CDL DRIVER
VANDE VANNN TRUCKING
05.2011 - 05.2024
TIRE AND LUBE TECHNICIAN
WALMART
03.2010 - 04.2011
UNLOADER
CHROME CRAFT
12.2008 - 02.2009
FRY COOK
POPEYES CHICKEN
03.2008 - 04.2009
LAWN TECHNICIAN
MOWING LAWN SERVICE
02.2006 - 11.2008
UNLOADER
SNICO
02.2006 - 11.2008
HORSE TRAINER
SELF-EMPLOYED
04.2005 - Current
MAINTENANCE
PEPSI COMPANY
02.2005 - 01.2008
ALUMINUM EXTRUSION
04.2001 - 05.2011
GENERAL STUDIES DIPLOMA -
South Panola High School
Certificate - Commercial Vehicle Driving, Air and brake knowledge, Road Safety, Map Training
Truck Driver Institute
PSYCHOLOGY/BUSINESS -
Northwest Community College
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) - Exterior panel alignment, Welding and cutting, Introduction to refinishing, vehicle preparation for painting, Power systems & Controls, Drive train removal & Installation, Vehicle handling, Custom paint fundamentals, Custom body fundamentals, Exterior panel repair I/II, Structural damage and analysis, Structural alignment & replacement, finish applications, Skills applications I/II
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)