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John Kelly

Golden

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in sales merchandising and CDL Class A tanker driving. Proven track record at Shaw Transportation Group, optimizing delivery routes and achieving on-time targets. Skilled in building relationships and training others, with expertise in Hazmat and LTL freight operations. Committed to excellence and safety in all endeavors.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Merchandiser

People Link Staffing
02.2025 - Current

Merchandising plants, water plants, assisting customers, selling plants. Working with, and building working relations with store managers, and store staff.

Sales Associate/ Merchandiser

Plant Partners
03.2024 - 01.2025

Merchandising plants, watering plants, assisting customers, building working relations with managers, and store staff.

Retail Sales Merchandiser

Crossmark Merchandising
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Educated staff about coordinating clothing racks and related displays to boost effectiveness of promotions.
  • Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at 20 locations by following established planograms.

Merchandiser

Anderson Merchandisers
12.2021 - 10.2022
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.

Driver Hiker

Penske Truck Leasing
07.2019 - 01.2020
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.

CDL Tanker Driver

Shaw Transportation Group
02.2017 - 11.2017
  • Drove tanker trucks to make deliveries of latex, Carpet backing compound and Carpet backing filler to manufacturing plants withing Shaw industries system.
  • Maintained accurate logs and reports regarding on-time delivery of products, mileage covered and fuel consumed.
  • Completed incident reports for damages, equipment defects.
  • Performed regular inspections and reported issues to company mechanics.

LTL Freight Line Haul CDL Driver

USF Holland - Division Of YRC Worldwide
08.2016 - 02.2017
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.

Class A CDL Tanker Driver

Shaw Transportation Group
01.2000 - 05.2012
  • Maintained accurate logs and reports regarding on-time delivery of fuel, mileage covered and fuel consumed.
  • Drove tanker trucks to make deliveries of Latex, Filler for carpet backing, carpet backing compound, to manufacturing plants within Shaw Industries network.
  • Achieved daily delivery targets with optimized routes and quick turnarounds at delivery locations.
  • Followed OSHA and DOT requirements to minimize risks and company liabilities.

Education

GED -

Chattanooga Adult Education
Chattanooga, TN
05-1986

No Degree - 11 H Anti Armor Toe Missile Specialist

NCO PLDC US Army Fort Campbell, KY
Fort Campbell , KY
02-1987

No Degree - Motor Transport Operator (Heavy)

Motor Transport Operator 64C-10 Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
11-1985

Skills

  • Sales Merchandising
  • CDL Class A Tanker Driver
  • CDL Class A Tanker Driver Trainer
  • Doubles and Triples experience
  • LTL Freight experience
  • Low Boy Experience
  • Forklift Experience
  • Hazmat Experience

Timeline

Plant Merchandiser

People Link Staffing
02.2025 - Current

Sales Associate/ Merchandiser

Plant Partners
03.2024 - 01.2025

Retail Sales Merchandiser

Crossmark Merchandising
10.2022 - 12.2023

Merchandiser

Anderson Merchandisers
12.2021 - 10.2022

Driver Hiker

Penske Truck Leasing
07.2019 - 01.2020

CDL Tanker Driver

Shaw Transportation Group
02.2017 - 11.2017

LTL Freight Line Haul CDL Driver

USF Holland - Division Of YRC Worldwide
08.2016 - 02.2017

Class A CDL Tanker Driver

Shaw Transportation Group
01.2000 - 05.2012

GED -

Chattanooga Adult Education

No Degree - 11 H Anti Armor Toe Missile Specialist

NCO PLDC US Army Fort Campbell, KY

No Degree - Motor Transport Operator (Heavy)

Motor Transport Operator 64C-10 Fort Leonard Wood, MO
John Kelly