Brandon P. Short is seeking a position as a heavy equipment or crane operator with over 8 years of experience in transportation with the United States Army. He has experience operating heavy vehicles and transporting equipment in all weather conditions. Short also has experience in freight railroad operations and possesses various licenses and certificates including a Class A Commercial Driver's License, heavy equipment certification, and first aid training. He aims to apply his skills in vehicle operation, maintenance, and ensuring safety standards to a new role.

1. BRANDON P. SHORT
Email: brandon.short83@gmail.com
14547 Chicago Rd Apt 2
Dolton, IL 60419
Cell: (708) 465-3031
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position as a heavy equipment or crane operator
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Eight years of experience in transportation with United States Army
 Multi-tasked a variety of duties under adverse conditions according to strict safety and quality
control standards
 Dependable, hard working who preserves until all tasks are successfully accomplished
 Able to adapt to unforeseen changes and last minutes tasks
 Detail oriented and able to work to complete tasks timely and efficiently
 Effective communicator; able to distribute and communicate information with supervisors,
coworkers, and staff via telephone, written form, email, and in person
 Experience in freight railroad operations
 Possesses Class A Commercial Driver’s License
 Heavy equipment and crane certified
 First Aid
EXPERIENCE
VEHICLE OPERATION
 Operated six single unit wheeled vehicles in all terrain and weather conditions for eight years
 Transported heavy and hazardous equipment including tanks, ammunition, and fuel
 Ensured proper loading and handling of equipment for safe delivery by securing items with cargo
straps, chains, or binders
 Maneuvered trucks into loading and unloading positions on all vehicles and ensured the proper
position of all loading equipment
 Obtained receipts and signatures for pick-up and delivery of goods; distributed copies to dispatcher
for record keeping
 Ran, maneuvered, and drove vehicles and mechanized equipment
 Transported mail from international airports to U.S. military installations overseas  Used road
maps and GPS devices for accurate and emergency route planning
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BRANDON P. SHORT

2. Email: brandon.short83@gmail.com
MAINTENANCE
 Performed daily vehicle checks and inspections to reduce faults that would impede vehicle operation
 Performed bi-annual tune-ups to ensure services are up to date and provide optimal performance
 Commenced immediate repairs to disabled vehicles upon recovery
 Reduced vehicle malfunctions by 60% with thorough inspections and team supervision
 Awarded the Good Conduct Medal for exemplary performance during a three year duration
SAFETY
 Applied proper use of personal protective equipment according to work and environmental
conditions to sustain personal protection and safety of all employees
Received on the job training for up to three thousand miles before release to independent driver status
 Adhered to safety standards for ascending and descending vehicles
 Earned three driver’s safety awards for accident free miles
 Awarded the Good Conduct Medal for excellent performance in maintaining a safe work
environment
 Checked vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment are in proper working
order
 Enforced safety regulations and reduced accidents to ensure a better workplace
WORK HISTORY
 May 2014-December, Truck Driver, Transport America, Joliet, Illinois
 February 2014-August 2014, Truck Driver, Foodliner, Franklin Park, Illinois
 April 2013-February 2014, Truck Driver, Schneider National, Gary, Indiana
 January 2011-August 2011, Conductor, Union Pacific Railroad, Chicago, Illinois
 March 2002-August 2010, Motor Transport Operator, U.S. Army, Germany
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
 Diploma, Thornwood High School, South Holland, Illinois, 2001
 Certificate, Conductor Training Class, Union Pacific Railroad, West Chicago, Illinois, 2011
 Certificate, Truck Driver’s Training, Prairie State College, Chicago Heights, Illinois,2013
 Certificate, Heavy Equipment Training, Associated Training Services, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin,
2016
 Certificate, Crane Training, Associated Training Services, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, 2016
 Certificate, First Aid/CPR, Associated Training Services, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, 2016