Craig Srednick
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Dynamic logistics specialist with extensive experience at the Los Angeles County Fire Department, excelling in route planning and cargo handling. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and customer service during high-pressure situations. Skilled in forklift operation and logistics coordination, ensuring timely delivery and support for critical operations.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Box Truck Driver Transportation Logistics Specialist
Los Angeles Ram Professional Football Team
Woodland Hills, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Drive Box truck to various venues for Community Impact and Engagement Division
- Loaded truck with supplies for events, ensuring timely delivery and setup.
- Led customer service efforts at events, enhancing attendee experience.
- Assisted in setting up and dismantling event displays and equipment.
- Organized clinics and taught fundamental football skills, fostering community engagement.
Battalion Utility Driver
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Santa Clarita, CA
02.2009 - 02.2024
- Operated and maintained Command1, a 53’ tractor-trailer for multi-alarm incidents as a mobile command center, while managing a 1-ton stake-bed truck for non-incident tasks.
- Responded to incidents, supplying air, foam, and rehab caches to support firefighter operations.
- Coordinated logistical support for fire stations, ensuring timely delivery of station, EMS, and personal protection supplies.
- Supported battalion operations by responding to requests at any time.
- Picked up supplies from the dept warehouse, confirmed orders by box county, loaded and delivered supplies to assigned fire stations and offices.
- Demonstrated proficiency in driving forklifts to enhance material handling efficiency.
- Worked directly for Assistant Fire Chief/Deputy Fire Chief
- Santa Clarita, CA
Network Administrator
Fortune Fashions Industries, LLC
Vernon, CA
09.2000 - 10.2007
- Collaborated with network administrators to support multi-server Win2k/NT environment for 350 users.
- Developed and maintained wireless networks for laptops and supported wireless warehouse inventory systems, data backup servers, and off-site catastrophe recovery data center.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to acquire necessary supplies.
- Managed helpdesk operations for company-wide desktop support.
Computer Technician/Insurance Sales and Service
The Insurance Connection
Culver City, CA
03.1999 - 10.1999
- Sold and serviced insurance policies for clients, providing tailored solutions to meet their coverage needs.
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues for users promptly.
- Maintained small office network by performing hardware and software updates to ensure operational efficiency.
- Installed and configured hardware and software for employee workstations.
- Provided training sessions on new technology for staff members.
Sales/Service/Department Manager
Auto Insurance Specialists, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
10.1992 - 08.1998
- Led team of 3 in renewal department, ensuring timely insurance policy renewals for clients in West Los Angeles office.
- Managed daily operations of service department activities.
- Oversaw staff training on customer service protocols.
- Coordinated communication between clients and insurance representatives.
West Coast Warehouse Manager
Toy Biz, Inc.
Vernon, CA
10.1991 - 04.1992
- Coordinated inbound overseas shipments to West Coast warehouse, ensuring timely receipt and organization of products.
- Collaborated with New York corporate offices to expedite product shipments to major retail accounts, enhancing delivery timelines.
- Managed shipping logs and inventory control while implementing priority-shipping procedures to accommodate increased delivery volume.
- Oversaw daily operations of warehouse staff to ensure efficient workflow.
Data Processing
Wilshire Fireplace Shops, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
07.1990 - 10.1991
- Designed and implemented computerized inventory control system that resulted in significant inventory reduction and improved efficiency.
- Developed computerized accounts receivable system to streamline tracking of client payments and enhance cash flow management.
- Coordinated installer schedules for fireplace equipment installations to ensure timely service delivery.
VP Sales & Warehouse Operations
Michael Srednick Co., Inc
Los Angeles, CA
09.1979 - 06.1990
- Directed strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across departments.
- Collaborated with executive team to develop long-term business growth plans.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and budgets.
- Managed inbound freight shipments from overseas suppliers, including freight schedules, customs documentation, and delivery logistics.
- Traveled throughout United States to set up sales representative showrooms, design booths for major industry trade shows, and coordinate regional sales force for trade show attendance.
Education
MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, MCP Certification
Cal-State Long Beach
Long Beach, CABusiness Management, Marketing, and Accounting
University of California Los Angeles
Westwood, CASkills
- Defensive driving
- Forklift operation
- Cargo handling
- Logistics coordination
- Route planning
- Supply management
- Customer service
Certification
- Certified ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
- Certified ICS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
- California Class A Commercial Driver’s License 35 years’ experience, with passenger, hazardous materials, doubles-triples and tanker endorsements
- American Heart Association Certified – CPR – AED – First Aid
Accomplishments
- Drove transporters for Dan Gurney’s All-American Racers – Transported IMSA-GTP race cars to various racecourses around United States
- Toyota Motorsports -PPI Motorsports – Rod Millen Motorsports – Transported Off-Road/Pikes Peak Race cars to various tracks for racing and testing purposes
- Transported Toyota Celica Celebrity race cars to Long Beach Grand Prix
- Studio Transportation Local 399, inactive driver for several types of studio vehicles
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Box Truck Driver Transportation Logistics Specialist
Los Angeles Ram Professional Football Team
07.2025 - Current
Battalion Utility Driver
Los Angeles County Fire Department
02.2009 - 02.2024
Network Administrator
Fortune Fashions Industries, LLC
09.2000 - 10.2007
Computer Technician/Insurance Sales and Service
The Insurance Connection
03.1999 - 10.1999
Sales/Service/Department Manager
Auto Insurance Specialists, Inc.
10.1992 - 08.1998
West Coast Warehouse Manager
Toy Biz, Inc.
10.1991 - 04.1992
Data Processing
Wilshire Fireplace Shops, Inc.
07.1990 - 10.1991
VP Sales & Warehouse Operations
Michael Srednick Co., Inc
09.1979 - 06.1990
MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, MCP Certification
Cal-State Long Beach
Business Management, Marketing, and Accounting
University of California Los Angeles