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Cynthia Vences

Summary


Professional logistics coordinator with strong expertise in freight management and dispatching. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Highly skilled in route planning, load optimization, and regulatory compliance. Strong focus on teamwork, reliability, and delivering impactful results.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Freight Dispatcher

Tax-Air
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Oversaw a team of eight drivers, coordinated the movement of products and materials.
  • Answered incoming calls related to dispatch and customer service.
  • Managed inbound and outbound shipments, ensured timely and cost-effective deliveries and pickups.
  • Coordinated daily shipments with outside carriers, relayed load information between clients and drivers, managed freight quantity and truck capacity, and confirmed load ready times.

Freight Dispatcher

Ceva Logistics
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Oversaw over 30 drivers, dispatched them in the domestic and regional area of Illinois.
  • Scheduled, routed drivers to optimize freight capacity and minimize time wastage.
  • Worked closely with internal members, external members regarding load information.
  • Used GPS tracking software to help identify the trips in progress.
  • Utilized dispatching software to assign loads to drivers, and input critical load information.

School Bus Driver

Illinois Central School Bus
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Transported up to 48 elementary, middle and high school age students across designated bus routes.
  • Accurately followed pre-planned routes ensured proper pick up and delivery times of students at the proper locations.
  • Gained knowledge of Hours of Service and DOT regulations.
  • Conducted daily pre and post trips inspections.
  • Obeyed traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures at all times.
  • Routinely inspected buses for child safety before and after each trip.

Server

Cantina Laredo
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Established menu knowledge, and built rapport with customers to achieve average order size of 10% over target.
  • Assisted patrons with menu options to promote food items with the highest margin, resulting in an increase in sales.
  • Exceeded sales target by up-selling appetizers and drinks based on specific taste and interest of diners.
  • Assisted co-workers in rush-hour period by taking extra customer orders and bringing out prepared dishes.
  • Helped management and kitchen staff reduce idle time by carrying out any dishes that was ready, regardless of server responsible.

Education

Sociology Degree -

Central Michigan University
Mt Pleasant, Michigan
01.2018

Skills

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Communication
  • Team player/ collaborative
  • Problem solver
  • Adaptable & flexible
  • Time management
  • Negotiation
  • Great work ethic
  • Software proficiency
  • Data-entry
  • Attention to detail
  • Spanish speaker

Timeline

Freight Dispatcher

Tax-Air
01.2024 - 01.2025

Freight Dispatcher

Ceva Logistics
01.2021 - 01.2023

School Bus Driver

Illinois Central School Bus
01.2020 - 01.2021

Server

Cantina Laredo
01.2016 - 01.2020

Sociology Degree -

Central Michigan University