Alfonso Rodriguez Jr.
Grosse Pointe Farms,MI
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a strong background in diverse industries seeking a full-time position in a dynamic company. Skilled in leveraging expertise to contribute to growth and maintain a stable role. Committed to continuous learning and adaptability in various job situations.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Grounds Department
Wayne State University
07.2021 - Current
- Cut and maintain landscape in and around college area, keep clean areas by picking up and emptying trash cans, drive and use different equipment, maintain and clean equipment
- Work with others in and around work areas.
- Work special projects either by myself or with others.
- Complete task or projects in timely manner.
- Use different equipment for variety of jobs and task.
Delivery Driver and Delivery Helper
Rayn’s Building Materials
06.2017 - 07.2021
- Load and unload customers vehicles and work vehicles, pull orders for deliveries and customers, clean and maintain work vehicles and work area, deliver and help with deliveries to customers, working with others on deliveries as well as in shipping yard or warehouse, Driving Hi-lo to load and unload work and customer vehicles
- Also unloading of supply shipments to warehouse.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
Manager
Sharon's Party Rental
04.2010 - 06.2017
- Drive routes, load and unload vehicles, set up and take down equipment, take by phone and walk into business customer's, pull orders, run crews, open and close shop, making routes, helping customers, keeping work area and showroom clean, maintain and clean equipment.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Care Giver
06.2007 - 04.2010
- Medical care, including daily wound care, transporting to and from multiple hospital and doctor office visits, cooking, cleaning, maintaining household, grocery shopping, etc.
Hi-Lo Driver
LSI
10.2004 - 06.2008
- Load and unload trailers, keep logs of times and trailers numbers, maintain equipment, keep work area clean.
- Studied production schedules to determine material requirements, movements and deliveries.
- Verified item accuracy by referring to pulling orders and batch numbers.
- Moved [Type] materials from facilities to workstations and pick-up locations.
- Identified damaged materials to report shortages or quality deficiencies to management.
- Located and moved stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Dry Cleaner
Arrow Uniform Rental
07.2004 - 10.2004
- Press and hang cloths or uniforms, pull orders, maintain equipment, keep work area clean
Truck Driver
Sibley’s Shoes
01.1997 - 05.2004
- Load and unload trucks, pull orders, keep logs for routes, drive routes and Hi-Lo, shipping and receiving, maintain equipment, keep trucks and warehouse area clean.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Back Manager
Fairlane Car Wash
06.1996 - 12.1996
- Run a crew of 3 to 6 people
- Bring in cars to start the cleaning process, maintain and clean work area and equipment.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Production Worker
Mangi
07.1995 - 06.1996
- Operate equipment, drive Hi-Lo, pull orders, keep stock, and keep work area and equipment clean
Stock
New York Carpet
06.1994 - 05.1995
- Shipping and receiving, tagging and re-tagging carpets, rolling carpets, keep stock, and cleaning work area and store
Temperately Van Driver / assistant
La Sed
03.1994 - 05.1994
- Drive routes to pick-up senior citizens, help in senior activities, maintain and clean vans, drop-off senior citizens back to their homes.
Unloaded
RPS
09.1993 - 03.1994
- Unload trucks, open and close trailers, keep work area clear and clean
Summer helper or worker
Edward Levy Company
05.1993 - 08.1993
- Landscaping, cleaning and maintaining areas, painting, etc.
Youth Assistant
YMCA
01.1992 - 08.1992
- Council youths on-site and was responsible for developing positive self-made programs for teen and youths, assisting them with problems and creating activities to keep youths 'off the streets'
Stock
Ryan’s Food
11.1988 - 06.1989
- Check inventory, customer assistance, checking in orders and filling them, maintaining store (inside and outside)
Education
McKinstry Elementary School
Detroit, MIEarhart Middle School
Detroit, MIHigh School Diploma -
Western International High School
Detroit, MI06.1992
No Degree - Pastoral Theology
Hyles-Anderson College
Crown Point, INSkills
- Chemical Handling
- Tree planting
- Snow Removal
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Strong Work Ethic
- Physically Fit
- Customer Service
- Weather Tolerance
- Team Collaboration
- Lawn and Grounds Maintenance
- Willing to lead by example and teaching others
Community Service
Open Door Baptist Church, Bus ministry
License
Chauffeur, Commercial pesticide applicator license, industrial truck driving permit. for heavy equipment..
Timeline
Grounds Department
Wayne State University
07.2021 - Current
Delivery Driver and Delivery Helper
Rayn’s Building Materials
06.2017 - 07.2021
Manager
Sharon's Party Rental
04.2010 - 06.2017
Care Giver
06.2007 - 04.2010
Hi-Lo Driver
LSI
10.2004 - 06.2008
Dry Cleaner
Arrow Uniform Rental
07.2004 - 10.2004
Truck Driver
Sibley’s Shoes
01.1997 - 05.2004
Back Manager
Fairlane Car Wash
06.1996 - 12.1996
Production Worker
Mangi
07.1995 - 06.1996
Stock
New York Carpet
06.1994 - 05.1995
Temperately Van Driver / assistant
La Sed
03.1994 - 05.1994
Unloaded
RPS
09.1993 - 03.1994
Summer helper or worker
Edward Levy Company
05.1993 - 08.1993
Youth Assistant
YMCA
01.1992 - 08.1992
Stock
Ryan’s Food
11.1988 - 06.1989
McKinstry Elementary School
Earhart Middle School
High School Diploma -
Western International High School
No Degree - Pastoral Theology
Hyles-Anderson College
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