Steven Brent Cote 3202 W. Bell Road, #1052 Phoenix, AZ 85053 Home 602-374-2489 Cellular 760-954-5650 OBJECTIVE I am seeking a long term freight handling position with a professional company i n the transportation industry. I am skilled in all areas of freight handling, ha nd freight, large and unusual shaped shipments, fragile freight, hazardous mater ials and I possess a good knowledge of DOT regulations. I always work in a safe timely manner keeping the companies regulations and the customers needs in mind. QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS * Improved load factor or the amount of revenue received from eighty nine percen t to ninety six percent per load. * Successfully handled all time sensitive shipments improving company growth for on time deliveries. * Worked with management on dock layout to improve efficiency and use of space. * Used my knowledge and experience of freight handling to teach others coming in to the field. * Worked with safety coordinator to create a safe and clean work environment. EXPERIENCE Dockworker - 2004 - Present-Laid-Off Roadway Express, Bloomington, CA. * I am responsible for the timely loading and unloading of freight to be deliver ed either locally or sent on to other locations in the United States. * Worked closely with as many as two hundred fellow employees on as many as four different shifts per week. * I am skilled in the use of all dock tools and equipment. * Have worked on the dock for many years in all types of climate with no acciden ts. Account Manager - 1999 - 2004 Carpenter Company, Newport Beach, CA. * I was responsible for traveling throughout Southern California servicing and r epairing foam packaging equipment. * Worked with customers to help them with their packaging needs. Such as watchin g inventory levels. * Installed new equipment and trained customers employees on the correct use of equipment. * Worked with customers on new packaging techniques. Machinist/ Supervisor - 1993 - 1999 Graphic Plastic Products, Albuquerque, NM. * I was responsible for the manufacturing of sub panels and extrusions for the m embrane switch business. * Worked closely with quality control to ensure that all customer tollerences an d specifications were met. * Operated a variety of of different machines including, mills, punch press, bra ke, drill press and die cutters. * Moved out of the machine shop to become a supervisor in the printing departmen t with nine employees under my supervision. EDUCATION H.S.Graduate - 1983
Cajon High School, San Bernardino, CA. SKILLS * Use of all dock tools: forklift, attachments, squeeze lift, hand truck, pallet jack and all hand tools. * Loading abilities: use of all available space, use of deck bars, dunnage and a ir bags. * Safety: safety awards, always use gloves, foot protection, proper dock techniq ues. * Fellow employees: team player, help when ever needed, ask for help when needed .