Daniel Navarro
Corpus Christi,Tx
Summary
Results-driven manager with over 20 years of leadership experience in the industrial gas supply industry and 4 years of military experience in the US Marine Corps. Energetic and organized, thrives on team collaboration and process optimization. Comprehensive understanding of supply chain management and logistics, combined with expertise in project coordination and resource allocation, drives efficiency and ensures smooth daily operations to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
Matheson Tri-Gas
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Take full responsibility for PL, ensuring strong leadership and practical training for team members to meet customer needs and safety standards.
- Committed to motivating team with coaching and feedback to increase employee engagement and retention.
- Led a diverse team of 12 associates, which span multiple positions.
- Partnered with Account Managers to foster exceptional customer service
- Exceeded Financial Budgetary goals; 6 consecutive Quarterly gain share
- Retained employee engagement through intentional communication and follow-up
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for the management team.
- Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
Distribution Manager
Airgas USA, LLC
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Directly supervised drivers, providing leadership regarding safe work habits and growth.
- Managed the availability of drivers and equipment, including all vehicle maintenance requirements, to ensure that adequate resources are available to meet distribution and customer needs
- Control distribution cost and maximize service response through the balancing of daily routes and overall system optimization
- Reviewed and processed daily all Department of Transportation (DOT) documentation; vehicle condition report reports, driver hours of service, route efficiency and completion
- Prepare load sheets, delivery tickets, manifest and highlighted any critical customer requirements
- Developed and managed operating budget, meeting department goals.
- Reviewed transportation invoices for accuracy, identifying discrepancies and ensuring prompt resolution.
- Coordinated closely with customer service representatives to address any shipping or delivery issues promptly, improving overall customer satisfaction rates.
Inside Sales/ Driver /Warehousing
Airgas USA, LLC
12.2005 - 01.2019
- Responsible for daily sales of medical, industrial, and specialty gases, welding equipment, safety equipment, and hard goods to customers.
- Help to support and work closely with sales team and Account Managers
- Ensured deliveries where on time, accurate and the safe delivery of product
- Drives truck to places of business for delivery
- Complies with all company policies and meets DOT requirements
- Assist inside sales servicing customers at dock, front counter and over the phone
- Collaborated closely with sales team members to ensure consistent messaging across all touchpoints with customers.
Education
Business Management - Professional Leadership
University of Arizona
Chandler, AZ01.2025
Business Management - Computer Applications
Victoria College
Victoria, TXSkills
- Intermediate-level experience in Microsoft Word
- Intermediate-level experience in Microsoft Excel
- Intermediate-level experience in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Knowledgeable in SAP applications
- Knowledgeable in TIMS applications
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Ability to operate forklifts
- Ability to operate other machinery
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Coaching and mentoring
- OSHA Compliance
- Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Site Manager
Matheson Tri-Gas
11.2022 - 06.2024
Distribution Manager
Airgas USA, LLC
01.2019 - 11.2022
Inside Sales/ Driver /Warehousing
Airgas USA, LLC
12.2005 - 01.2019
Business Management - Professional Leadership
University of Arizona
Business Management - Computer Applications
Victoria College
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