Darius Martin
Kansas City
Summary
Committed United States Veteran striving for position in reputable organization, focused on developing and utilizing multifaceted skills to demonstrate value and personal growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lawn Care Specialist
Royal Cutz Landscaping
03.2020 - Current
- Led lawn care operations, ensuring timely and effective maintenance of residential and commercial landscapes.
- Trained new team members on proper equipment use and safety protocols for landscaping tasks.
- Developed customized lawn care plans based on soil analysis and client preferences to enhance landscape aesthetics.
- Implemented environmentally sustainable practices, promoting organic fertilizers and pest control methods in service offerings.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance schedules, optimizing performance and prolonging lifespan of landscaping tools.
- Improved turf appearance through regular mowing, edging, and trimming services.
- Conducted comprehensive property assessments to identify potential issues or areas for improvement.
Shipping Manager
Kchide
01.2024 - 09.2025
- Managed shipping operations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of products to customers.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, optimizing stock levels to reduce delays.
- Implemented cost-saving measures in transportation logistics, improving overall efficiency.
- Coordinated with suppliers and carriers to streamline shipping schedules and minimize disruptions.
- Analyzed shipping data to identify trends, driving strategic improvements in logistics processes.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving shipment issues promptly and professionally.
- Collaborated with sales team to ensure accurate order fulfillment and timely delivery of priority shipments.
- Trained and supervised warehouse staff in proper handling techniques for safe loading and unloading of goods.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping through diligent maintenance of shipment logs and databases.
- Improved workflow efficiency through the implementation of cross-training programs within the shipping department.
Custodial Services Supervisor
Harvest Church International Outreach
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Maintained required records of work hours, budgets and payrolls.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive inventory system to track equipment and supplies.
- Recommended or arranged for painting, repair work, renovations and replacement of furnishings and equipment.
- Addressed customer feedback and complaints to maximize satisfaction.
- Implemented daily, weekly and monthly cleaning routines for staff to follow.
Dock Leader
XPO Logistics
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Supervised dock operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and efficient workflow management.
- Coordinated daily loading and unloading schedules, optimizing dock space utilization and reducing turnaround times.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures, enhancing safety awareness and performance standards.
- Implemented inventory tracking systems, improving accuracy in stock levels and reducing discrepancies.
- Developed standard operating procedures for dock activities, fostering consistency and operational efficiency across shifts.
- Monitored performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement to drive team effectiveness and service quality.
- Promoted a positive working environment through clear expectations, goals, and recognition of achievements.
Supervisor
International Paper
07.2021 - 10.2021
- My team an I had a contracted job putting up shelvings in the racks for Amazon logistics warhorse. My job was to make to not only keep the team productive but manage the time money and material that the job required of us. working with two lead personals under me I was able to spread the work load to comfortably accomplish what was asked and meet the quota set.
- Giving Classes to personal to help them further their career in forklift operating.
- Giving pass or fail exams to certify personal on logistic equipment such as forklift, scissor lift.
Head Custodian
Grainger Industrial Supply
07.2016 - 02.2020
- Supervised daily custodial operations to ensure cleanliness and safety standards were consistently met.
- Trained and mentored junior custodial staff on best practices and efficient cleaning techniques.
- Implemented improved procedures for waste management, enhancing overall facility sustainability.
- Developed maintenance schedules for equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and longevity.
- Monitored inventory levels of cleaning supplies, reducing costs through effective procurement strategies.
- Increased overall satisfaction among users of the facility by consistently maintaining high standards of cleanliness in all spaces.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Collaborated with administrators to address specific facility needs during events or special projects.
- Coordinated with contractors for timely completion of repair works ensuring minimal disruption to daily activities at the facility.
- Organized daily cleaning schedules for custodial team.
Outbound Lead
Murphy Logistics
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Responsible for overseeing employees loading and unloading of materials, trailers, freight, and general warehousing requirements
Dock Worker/Forklift Operator
Prologistix Employment
02.2016 - 09.2018
- Crane Freight/Dock Loader
- Assisted in coordinating inbound/outbound goods and organized paperwork, charts and data sheets for each load.
Forklift Operator
Harley Davidson
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Supplied workers with materials and loaded and unloaded trucks.
Warehouse Worker
Grainger Distribution
11.2015 - 01.2016
- Inspected and researched inventory discrepancies. Documented and reported on all damaged product using appropriate paperwork and procedures.
Shipping Coordinator
Worth Bear Supply
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Organized all shipments going outbound. Provided excellent customer service at all times.
Target Security Specialist/ Sargent
United States Army
11.2008 - 01.2015
- I gratefully accomplished and survived three tours to Afghanistan as appointed first response team member. Responsibilities were to perform proper tactical routines given the event of incoming or intrusion of any threat. Being a Sargent in the Army I had to not only look out for myself but I was appointed a team under myself, making sure they had what they needed as well as properly trained in self defiance being hand to hand or weapons warfare.aside from being the Battalion Commander and Sargent Majors top gun in vehicle or backside support on ground I Specialized in driving all military vehicles from one secure fob to another. Loaded and unloaded goods for consumers. Lead small teams to complete company tasks.
- I have been awarded:
- Army good conduct metal
- Combat metal
- Oef tour metal
- National Defense service metal
- Non commissioned officer metal
- Afghanistan campaign metal/2 stars, nato metal
- 1. Inventory:
- Making sure all pices of equipment not only accounted for but made it to its proper locations safely whether that being goods, materials, or personal
Education
High School Diploma -
Heavy Equipment College of Oklahoma
03.2018
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Preventative maintenance
- Jobsite safety
- Blueprint reading
- Grading and site layout
- Soil knowledge
- Excavation math
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse distribution
- Load and unload logistics
- Freight handling
- Facilities maintenance
Certification
- Forklift certification
- Completed three tours as a Sargent in heavy combat an terror an criminal intelligence
Military Service
- Branch: United States Army
- Rank: E5
Additional Information
Certified in all lift operations from forklift to cherry-picker, reach truck etc.
Timeline
Shipping Manager
Kchide
01.2024 - 09.2025
Custodial Services Supervisor
Harvest Church International Outreach
09.2023 - 05.2025
Dock Leader
XPO Logistics
04.2022 - 01.2024
Supervisor
International Paper
07.2021 - 10.2021
Lawn Care Specialist
Royal Cutz Landscaping
03.2020 - Current
Outbound Lead
Murphy Logistics
01.2018 - 12.2019
Forklift Operator
Harley Davidson
12.2016 - 01.2018
Head Custodian
Grainger Industrial Supply
07.2016 - 02.2020
Dock Worker/Forklift Operator
Prologistix Employment
02.2016 - 09.2018
Warehouse Worker
Grainger Distribution
11.2015 - 01.2016
Shipping Coordinator
Worth Bear Supply
01.2015 - 11.2015
Target Security Specialist/ Sargent
United States Army
11.2008 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Heavy Equipment College of Oklahoma