I like landscaping projects at my house and I love to be outdoors whether its going to the beach or camping in the mountains
- Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP)
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Hiking
- Participating in local clean-up initiatives
Derek Uphold
Chesapeake
Summary
Dynamic Transportation Associate at Amazon with a proven track record in enhancing yard efficiency and ensuring safety compliance. Skilled in vehicle and trailer inspections and adept at fostering teamwork, I excel in fast-paced environments while maintaining a clean driving record and a Class A license. Committed to excellence and reliability in all tasks.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Associate
Amazon
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections of transportation equipment for maintenance needs.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline trailer movements within the yard and improve efficiency.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines to reduce workplace accidents.
- Maintained accurate yard audits including our offsite location using management systems.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities in fast-paced transportation environment.
- Constant and effective communication between drivers, inbound, outbound using the Slack communication app.
- Maintained compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding transportation services.
- Assisted in training new employees on processes, procedures, and safety protocols.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns, tagging out trailers when necessary so as not to impede third party drivers from leaving our site on time.
Deputy Sheriff
City Of Virginia Beach Sheriff S Office
01.2005 - 08.2020
- Enforced laws and regulations to ensure community safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Mentored junior deputies, enhancing team performance and knowledge sharing.
- Developed incident reports documenting events accurately for legal and administrative purposes.
- Assisted in the transportation of inmates between facilities, ensuring their safety during transfers while maintaining strict adherence to all security protocols.
- Efficiently processed new inmate admissions by completing necessary paperwork, conducting searches, and assigning appropriate housing assignments based on individual needs and risk assessments.
- Maintained a safe and secure environment for inmates by conducting regular cell inspections and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supported court proceedings by providing detailed documentation of inmate behavior; facilitating communication between legal representatives, judges, and related parties involved in each case.
Deputy Sheriff
City of Chesapeake Sheriff S Office
02.1995 - 10.2004
- Maintained order during public events, ensuring a safe environment for all attendees.
- Managed traffic control at accident scenes, facilitating smooth flow of vehicles and minimizing congestion.
- Supervised detention facilities, ensuring prisoner safety and adherence to established rules.
- Completed detailed reports accurately documenting incidents and actions taken during shifts.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA05-2009
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Safe driving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Safety regulations compliance
- Class A license
- Tractor-trailer operation
- Clean driving record
- Dependable and cooperative
- Commercial driving
- Trailer coupling and uncoupling
- Vehicle inspection
Certification
- CDL Class A License - May 8, 2023
Interests
Timeline
Transportation Associate
Amazon
09.2022 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
City Of Virginia Beach Sheriff S Office
01.2005 - 08.2020
Deputy Sheriff
City of Chesapeake Sheriff S Office
02.1995 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Richmond