David Sandate
Garden Grove,CA
Summary
Who I work for is to have a set foundation within the company with product knowledge, know how, attendance,general mechanics,reliability and company loyalty. To have a firm footing into the company for the future from starting from base to a form of management. Abilities I'm a quick learner to company product and very good in communication with customers, can analyze an issues quickly and find solutions for customers to find what they may need beyond. I have done retail management in working at Fry's Electronics from sales person to Floor manager in less than a year. I have driven from Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside County down to Carlsbad for Bay City Industrial and drive from point A to point B with complete awareness. I can work with my hands and do repairs. Core Mark job was also in customer service as I merchandise multiples stores on a daily basis, asking in what needs to be done and what can be better for their stores for better sales of merchandise. I also assist with customers looking for something in particular even if it's not a product of ours that we merchandise. Physical work like lifting, packing and stocking was also part of the job.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Delivery Driver
Bay City Industrial Supply
Anaheim, CA
08.2022 - 01.2026
- Position for this job had a variable of deliveries, Bay City main sales were industrial bearings but we did more than just bearings. I would deliver bearings,blower motors,conveyor systems and belts, electric and brake motors, gearbox drives, roller shafts, fan systems and electronic components. My driving was to handle rush deliveries and deliver large items by stake bad for the other driver that could not deliver on their routes. Also to back up drivers that were absent for the day.
- Operated delivery vehicles safely, adhering to all traffic regulations and company policies.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to ensure proper packing and loading of deliveries.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety protocols and efficient delivery practices.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
Rideshare Driver
Uber and Lyft Passenger Services
Anaheim, CA
09.2016 - 08.2022
- Was a Rideshare driver, taking passengers to their destinations with safe driving. Being social with passengers and having a good conversation with them makes the ride very nice and comfortable. I cover a large part of Southern California, destinations to Lax and John Wayne Airport.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes using GPS navigation and mapping tools.
- Maintained clean and safe vehicle, contributing to positive image of company.
Huntington Beach Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep
Huntington Beach, CA
06.2018 - 08.2018
- A temporary job to fill for someone that was in a severe accident, I was a parts runner delivering parts and picking up cores from the technicians, there were two locations for the dealer. So I needed to deliver parts on both sides of the yard and pick up other items to bring back to the shop for warranty issues and stock replenishments. Also delivering body parts for the commercial side of accident repair.
Route Merchandiser, Driver
Core Mark Inc.
Corona, CA
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Job was to Merchandise several mini stores, Am/Pm, Shell or Circle K Stores. Drive the selected route for the day and fill the store in our Stock and Fresh items, Seeds, Chips, Milk, Cold Sandwiches, Juices and Pastries. Log in from day to day on our company phone, for time arrivals, store locations and time sheet log ins and outs. Worked with stores for expire credits and damaged items, rotation of floor stock and remove expired items. Check in invoices and call into our service center for shortages or overages in case of missed shipped items.
- Managed product inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability on routes.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with retail partners to enhance service delivery.
- Optimized shelf space allocation for maximum product exposure, leading to increased sales revenue from featured items.
Customer Service and Warranty Repairs, Customer Service Representative
OFNA D&S Corp.
Irvine, CA
06.2008 - 04.2015
- This was a hobby remote control company for 1/8th and 1/10th scale cars, we also offered many types of accessories for other manufactures to the industry as added product to the hobby. My daily activities were answering phone calls for warranty issues, trouble shooting the customer calls, taking wholesaler phone sales. Beyond the regular day of work also did design of new products to be released as in making bullet points for the new product for our catalog and box art, promotion paragraph write ups for our main Web site(OFNA.COM),Facebook and magazine articles. Also UStream Podcasts for interviews and new product releases on Youtube and Facebook. I also looked over inventory control and handling of current warehouse issues that needed to be fixed before product was handed to distributors. I also did weekend promotions around Southern California for our products to sale.
- Resolved customer inquiries through effective communication and problem-solving techniques.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
Warehouse Manager/Driver
West Coast Doors Inc.
Bellflower, CA
03.2005 - 06.2006
- Daily activities required loading up trucks with orders for drivers to deliver and work on site, i would load up roller doors,spring loaders,bulk hardware,track rails,counter weights,electric motors and drives,anchors and attach trailer equipment. Drove a 20ft. flatbed truck to deliver more product to the site for multiple contracting, my activities for me required to be in and out of the warehouse but still maintain orders for drop off to the warehouse to be unloaded with a forklift or a manual crane.
Audio/Video Department Manager, Retail Salesperson
Fry's Electronics
Manhattan Beach, CA
10.2002 - 02.2005
- Monitor daily sales activities with people and keep equal shares of time on floor to phone sales. Work on floor plans with point of sales displays and floor grams, track inventory and reorder high volume items. Price check tags for sales and regular PLU checks for correct pricing. Also work with Loss Prevention and Delivery drivers for daily in and out procedures, handle warranty items that need delivery pickup and warranty exchanges.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw inventory management processes to ensure optimal stock levels and reduce shrinkage.
- Established clear performance expectations for staff members which led to increased accountability.
Education
High School Equivalency Diploma - General High School
Lynwood Continuation District
Lynwood, CASkills
- Valid Driver's license
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dependable and reliable
- Punctual and reliable
- Loading and unloading
- Clean driving record
- GPS and route planning
- Stocking and inventory
- Forklift operation
Certification
California Department of Motor Vehicles Drivers License C-Class
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Bay City Industrial Supply
08.2022 - 01.2026
Huntington Beach Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep
06.2018 - 08.2018
Rideshare Driver
Uber and Lyft Passenger Services
09.2016 - 08.2022
Route Merchandiser, Driver
Core Mark Inc.
08.2015 - 09.2016
Customer Service and Warranty Repairs, Customer Service Representative
OFNA D&S Corp.
06.2008 - 04.2015
Warehouse Manager/Driver
West Coast Doors Inc.
03.2005 - 06.2006
Audio/Video Department Manager, Retail Salesperson
Fry's Electronics
10.2002 - 02.2005
High School Equivalency Diploma - General High School
Lynwood Continuation District