Donato Cardenas Jr
Laredo,Texas
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 3 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, and talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with a strategic approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Palos Garza Logistics LLC
2021.12 - Current
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Led the development of systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Managed capacity and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Operations Specialist
Total Quality Logistics Inc.
2020.12 - 2021.11
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets using Google Sheets and shared Microsoft Teams Documents.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Compiled training materials for new employees and tracked skill development.
Warehouse Manager
Dedicated Forwarding Services LLC
2020.05 - 2020.12
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of the warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with the latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily distribution and border crossings.
Fleet Dispatcher
NATO Xpress LLC
2019.12 - 2020.07
- Scheduled and tracked movements of owned and rented equipment.
- Communicated with customers daily about freight movements and delivery timetables.
- Coordinated pickups and deliveries across Texas.
- Monitored and tracked the status of shipments in transit to confirm on-time delivery.
- Oversaw and enforced compliance with all safety regulations and DOT regulations.
- Implemented E-Log Systems into the fleet's equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology (Motor Behavior)
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2020
Skills
- Customer Service
- Performance Monitoring
- Business Planning
- Data Analysis
- Logistics Expertise
- Contract Management
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Client Relationships and Retention
- Cultural Awareness
- Project Management
Interests
I am into sports and usually use them as an ice-breaker, somehow a good chunk of people are interested in at least one sport. I enjoy cooking out. I enjoy driving long distances to get to a vacation destination, or simply back home to see my family.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operations Manager
Palos Garza Logistics LLC
2021.12 - Current
Operations Specialist
Total Quality Logistics Inc.
2020.12 - 2021.11
Warehouse Manager
Dedicated Forwarding Services LLC
2020.05 - 2020.12
Fleet Dispatcher
NATO Xpress LLC
2019.12 - 2020.07
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology (Motor Behavior)
Texas A&M University
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