Adrian Vasquez
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in lawn care and warehouse operations, notably with Pon Food INC. Excelled in enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency through expert landscape equipment operation and exceptional communication skills. Demonstrated ability to improve workplace safety and streamline delivery processes, achieving significant productivity gains.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawn Care Technician
Owner-Operator
03.2018 - Current
- Increased customer retention through exceptional communication skills and dedication to addressing concerns promptly.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient lawn care services tailored to individual needs.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained and serviced lawn care equipment to enhance longevity.
- Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
- Improved efficiency by effectively managing time spent on each job site while maintaining high-quality work standards.
Warehouse Forklift Operator/Freezer Order Filler
Pon Food INC.
01.2008 - 09.2020
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
- Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
- Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
- Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
Plant Worker
Varies Company's Worked Turn Arounds
10.2005 - 01.2008
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate tracking of materials and supplies for smooth plant operations.
- Proactively addressed potential hazards within the work area, eliminating risks before they could impact employee health or safety conditions adversely.
- Exceeded performance expectations regularly by focusing on efficient task completion while maintaining high attention to detail during all aspects of job duties performed as a plant worker.
- Collaborated with supervisors to develop customized strategies for resolving complex operational challenges during peak periods or unforeseen situations.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
New Orleans Cold Storage
12.2003 - 08.2005
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
Order Filler
Winn Dixie Warehouse
01.1999 - 12.2003
- Facilitated smooth operations during peak periods, effectively handling increased workload without compromising quality or timeliness of deliveries.
- Implemented effective time management strategies, significantly increasing productivity within tight deadlines.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to strict safety protocols during all tasks.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in response to changing demands or priorities, effectively navigating challenges while maintaining a high level of productivity.
Education
GED -
St. John
Springfield05-1998
Skills
- Mowing techniques
- Reliability
- Planning and Organization
- Problem-solving abilities
- Maintaining equipment
- Team building
- Safety Protocols
- Professionalism
- Weed identification
- Landscape equipment operation
- Team Leadership
- OSHA training
- Order pulling and preparation
- Stock control
- Safety awareness
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Safe driver
- General laborer
Timeline
Lawn Care Technician
Owner-Operator
03.2018 - Current
Warehouse Forklift Operator/Freezer Order Filler
Pon Food INC.
01.2008 - 09.2020
Plant Worker
Varies Company's Worked Turn Arounds
10.2005 - 01.2008
Warehouse Forklift Operator
New Orleans Cold Storage
12.2003 - 08.2005
Order Filler
Winn Dixie Warehouse
01.1999 - 12.2003
GED -
St. John