DESIREE SALAZAR
SAN ANTONIO,TX
Summary
Proactive Transportation Administrative Assistant with extensive experience in transport logistics. Improved customer satisfaction and operational efficiency through effective coordination, documentation management, and staff training. Knowledgeable in route planning, transportation regulations, and cost-effective resource allocation, bringing strong organizational skills and problem-solving abilities to new opportunities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Administrative Assistant
Fawadi Logistics LLC
06.2020 - Current
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues in a professional manner.
- Assisted in budget planning by monitoring expenditures and providing suggestions for cost-effective allocation of resources within the department.
- Organized employee training sessions on relevant topics such as hazardous materials handling or defensive driving techniques to improve overall performance levels.
- Coordinated special transport requests such as oversize loads or expedited shipments.
- Participated in recruitment efforts for transportation staff including reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and making hiring recommendations.
- Supported team members by providing essential administrative assistance during peak periods or staff absences.
- Managed critical documentation such as bills of lading, delivery receipts, and freight invoices to maintain organized filing systems.
- Assisted dispatchers with coordinating pickups and drop-offs for maximum efficiency while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
Food Prep
Bill Millers Bar-B-Q
01.2012 - 06.2020
- Improved operational efficiency by effectively managing food prep tasks and kitchen organization.
- Reduced costs and losses through regular rotation of fresh food items and employment of waste-reduction food prep techniques.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining food prep processes and minimizing waste.
- Provided support in basic food prep tasks such as washing produce or peeling vegetables when needed.
- Mentored new team members in proper techniques for food preparation, equipment usage, and workplace safety guidelines to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
- Trained new employees on best practices for customer service, food preparation, and cash handling procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Great Falls High School
10.2011
Skills
- Route Planning
- Transportation Regulations Understanding
- Documentation Management
- Multitasking and Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Fast Learner
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Clear Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Excel spreadsheets
- Invoice Processing
- Administrative Procedures
- Workflow Planning
- Payroll Administration
Timeline
Transportation Administrative Assistant
Fawadi Logistics LLC
06.2020 - Current
Food Prep
Bill Millers Bar-B-Q
01.2012 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Great Falls High School
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