Darla Garcia
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at US Foods, excelling in logistics planning and operations management. Expert in data analytics and team management, I successfully streamlined processes, enhancing efficiency and service delivery. Recognized for fostering strong client relations and implementing strategic initiatives that drive impactful results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Transportation Coordinator
US Foods
Buffalo, NY
02.2025 - 04.2026
- Coordinated logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.
- Managed driver schedules.
- Utilized transportation software to create efficient, cost effective routes.
- Evaluated transportation metrics to uncover trends and propose service delivery improvements.
- Coordinated departmental efforts to mitigate transportation and delivery delays.
- Organized dispatch operations to ensure timely deliveries.
- Oversaw routing and scheduling of shipments, providing dependable updates to customers.
- Built and maintained strong partner relationships for smooth, cost-effective logistics.
Sr. Operations Coordinator
US Foods
Buffalo, NY
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives for better warehouse operations.
- Analyzed workflow metrics to identify areas for process improvement and cost reduction.
- Established trust and open communication, contributing to a positive work environment.
- Strengthened employee skills through structured training and development opportunities.
- Provided support during crisis situations or unexpected events by quickly devising contingency plans that minimized disruptions to daily operations activities.
- Utilized LMS, WMS, and software platforms like Tableau, Tandem, and SAE to ensure precise record-keeping.
Project Manager-Travel Team
Phoenix Logistics LLC
Milwaukee, WI
11.2021 - 10.2024
- Designed and carried out project plans, specifying scope, resources, and timelines.
- Coordinated meetings with key stakeholders.
- Optimized workflows based on KPI to achieve faster project completion.
- Engaged with external partners to procure vital resources for project fulfillment.
- Managed concurrent, multi-state projects by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and resource availability.
- Conducted comprehensive inventory audit for major client, resolving a 1.6 million-pound discrepancy.
- Optimized daily operations through SAP and WMS for logistics and inventory control.
Canvass Director
VoteBlue
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Developed canvassing strategies to enhance voter outreach effectiveness.
- Coordinated canvassing events, optimizing resources and schedules.
- Analyzed data from canvassing efforts to refine targeting and improve campaign impact.
- Utilized VAN software to optimize outreach.
Regional Field Director
For Our Future
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Led strategic projects to boost community involvement and mobilization efforts.
- Created and executed training programs for field staff to enhance operational efficiency.
- Analyzed regional data to uncover insights.
Field Organizer
Bernie Sanders Presidential Campaign
Las Vegas, NV
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Organized grassroots efforts to activate volunteer participation and community involvement.
- Designed educational resources to improve volunteer messaging skills.
- Utilized data insights to focus on significant voter segments.
- Facilitated events to strengthen supporter involvement.
- Crafted and presented speeches to audiences surpassing 4000.
- Increased rural precincts' involvement in voting process, contributing to an 83% win margin.
- Deployed to Springfield, MO from Las Vegas to support organizational efforts in rural precincts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NVSkills
WMS
SAP
Software integration
Team management
Political acumen
Donor relations
Contract negotiations
Inventory Clcontrol
Cycle counting
Data analytics
Customer portfolio management
Strategic planning
Operations management
Client relations
Logistics planning
Dispatching
Meeting facilitation
Warehouse and logistics management
Timeline
Sr. Transportation Coordinator
US Foods
02.2025 - 04.2026
Sr. Operations Coordinator
US Foods
02.2024 - 02.2025
Project Manager-Travel Team
Phoenix Logistics LLC
11.2021 - 10.2024
Canvass Director
VoteBlue
10.2020 - 11.2020
Regional Field Director
For Our Future
08.2020 - 11.2020
Field Organizer
Bernie Sanders Presidential Campaign
06.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
College of Southern Nevada