Dante Chopin
Laplace
Summary
Welling to adopt in any situation to get the best in all work performance to more effective. I will give my all in what to do receive the best results in order to move up in the chain of command. I have strong military background, well-discipline, always on time, strong work mindset.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Deckhand
Crescent Ship Services
Convent, LA
04.2018 - 09.2021
- Operated deck machinery and equipment to ensure safe loading and unloading of cargo.
- Assisted in maintenance of deck areas, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and cleanliness standards.
- Collaborated with crew members to execute vessel operations smoothly during docking and undocking procedures.
- Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
- Performed maintenance tasks and greasing equipment to extend the lifespan of onboard assets.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents.
- Operating a forklift to unload cargo off of trucks
- Assisting Captain with loading cargo onto the ship
- Handled and disposed of chemicals and hazardous or caustic materials in compliance with safety data sheets.
- Helped with maintenance to refuel the fuel tank for the boats.
Cadre
Youth Challenge Program
Carville, LA
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Staff Instructor who worked directly with the cadets in the program.
- Provided guidance, mentorship, and instructions in a structured military style environment
- Trained to help at risk youth develop life skills, discipline, and responsibility
- Handling of paperwork on the improvements of the core values of each individual cadet
- Proper teaching of marching, squad movement, and how to introduce themselves to a fellow Cadre when speaking
Truck Driver
Total Transportation Of Mississippi/ Family Dollar Account
Duncan, OK
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Operated commercial vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently across assigned routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and cargo for regulatory compliance.
- Managed timely deliveries to Family Dollar stores, ensuring inventory levels met operational needs.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Maintained high standards of vehicle cleanliness and organization, ensuring readiness for inspections.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Removed and unloaded packages from the truck for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
12B Combat Engineer
Army National Guard
Laplace, LA
08.2016 - Current
- Operated and maintained heavy engineering equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Trained junior soldiers in combat engineering principles, fostering skill development and team readiness.
- Strengthened team communication with clear and concise briefings on mission objectives and situational updates.
- Provided vital support during disaster relief efforts including debris removal operations allowing for efficient recovery and rebuilding.
- Increased operational readiness by maintaining equipment, ensuring functionality, and adhering to safety protocols.
- Completed critical demolition tasks while maintaining a high level of safety for both personnel and equipment involved.
- Improved unit performance through consistent training and skill development in combat engineering techniques.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Trained in small arms and indirect fire weapons.
- Responded to and assisted in medical emergencies.
- Trained in searching of people in disaster zones
Education
High School Diploma -
East St John High School
Reserve, LA05.2015
Skills
- Physical fitness
- Tactical communications
- Small arms proficiency
- Hand-to-hand combat
- Combat engineering
- First aid administration
- Situational awareness
- Weapons handling
- IEDs
- Breaching
- Safety standard enforcement
- Combat support
- Clearing obstacles
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Security procedures
Timeline
Truck Driver
Total Transportation Of Mississippi/ Family Dollar Account
08.2024 - 06.2025
Cadre
Youth Challenge Program
01.2022 - 03.2024
Deckhand
Crescent Ship Services
04.2018 - 09.2021
12B Combat Engineer
Army National Guard
08.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
East St John High School