Alejandro Zarco
Cicero
Summary
Dedicated professional driver with extensive experience in P&D and Linehaul operations, Proven adaptability to evolving demands, supported by a reliable track record of 750,000+ miles of safe driving. Expertise in time management and regulatory compliance ensures seamless operations while prioritizing safety and service excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
City P&D/Line Haul Driver
Saia LTL Freight
Burr Ridge, IL
03.2017 - 02.2026
- Facilitated efficient freight transport by operating Class 8 trucks along specified routes.
- Implemented and maintained adherence to DOT regulations and safety protocols to ensure secure and efficient deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and reliability.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers to coordinate schedules and resolve issues promptly.
- Managed loading and unloading of freight, maintaining proper handling procedures.
- Fostered strong customer relationships by demonstrating professionalism and ensuring a positive company image at all times.
- Reviewed shipping documents to identify load specifications and verify hazardous material compliance.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Implemented load security measures by fastening chains, straps, covers, and binders for safe transit.
- Demonstrated adaptability to evolving conditions during transit, ensuring seamless operations despite unforeseen challenges.
Meat Department Manager
RESTAURANT DEPOT
Lombard, IL
12.2013 - 02.2017
- Prepare and place meat cuts and products in display counter, so they will appear attractive and catch the shopper's eye.
- Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery, to ensure meat quality.
- Estimate requirements and order or requisition meat supplies to maintain inventories.
- Record quantity of meat received and issued to cooks and/or keep records of meat sales.
- Total sales, and collect money from customers.
- Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction.
- Compile lists describing product or service offerings.
- Consult with buying personnel to gain advice regarding the types of products or services expected to be in demand.
- Use computers to organize and locate inventory, and operate spreadsheet and word processing software.
- Manage the department for which they buy.
- Inspect merchandise or products to determine value or yield.
- Obtain and distribute specified meat or carcass.
- Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Determine price schedules and discount rates.
- Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
- Confer or consult with department heads to plan advertising services and to secure information on equipment and customer specifications.
- Direct, coordinate, and review activities in sales and service accounting and recordkeeping, and in receiving and shipping operations.
Crew Member
MCDONALDS
Cicero, IL
12.2011 - 12.2013
- Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
- Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Take food and drink orders and receive payment from customers.
- Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.
- Serve orders to customers at windows, counters, or tables.
- Prepare and serve beverages such as coffee and fountain drinks.
- Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
- Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints.
- Greet customers entering establishments.
- Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans.
- Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
- Calculate total payments received during a time period, and reconcile this with total sales.
- Sort, count, and wrap currency and coins.
- Compute and record totals of transactions.
Education
High School Diploma -
MORTON EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Cicero, IL06.2013
Skills
- Certified forklift truck operator
- Fluent in two languages
- Computer Skills -Microsoft Word-Excel -Powerpoint
- Traffic safety awareness
- Proficient in hazardous materials safety protocols
- Accident-free driving history
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Customer service
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
City P&D/Line Haul Driver
Saia LTL Freight
03.2017 - 02.2026
Meat Department Manager
RESTAURANT DEPOT
12.2013 - 02.2017
Crew Member
MCDONALDS
12.2011 - 12.2013
High School Diploma -
MORTON EAST HIGH SCHOOL