Edward Puente
Pearland,TX
Summary
Punctual Driver with unprecedented talents in truck operations, loading and unloading and route coordination. Experience in operating and driving various trucks to transport goods and materials. Committed to ensuring delivery within specified timeframes. Competent Driver with excellent organizational and multitasking skills dedicated to achieving challenging delivery timetables. Trained in basic maintenance, repairs and vehicle maintenance. Detail-oriented in meeting daily business and customer needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Driver
Pearland ISD
Pearland, TX
06.2021 - Current
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Assisted passengers with entering and exiting vehicles safely and securely stowed baggage to minimize damage risk.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions.
- Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location.
Transportaion Manager
River City Produce
San Antonio, TX
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
District Manager
Alsco Linen
Houston, TX
08.2015 - 03.2020
- Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.
- Supervised 3 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Located, developed and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
- Improved operational standards, personnel moves, and merchandising strategies.
- Held weekly meetings with Assistant General Manager s to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
- Modeled best practices for sales and customer service.
- Led targeted training programs to educate staff on product benefits and service capabilities.
Dispatcher/Trainer
Sunoco Oil
Bay City, TX
04.2013 - 08.2015
- Directed dispatching, routing and tracking of 42 fleet vehicles.
- Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
- Closely monitored dispatch board to triage and prioritize over 50 daily calls.
- Planned, organized and managed work of subordinate staff to accomplish consistent work within organizational standards.
- Evaluated and adjusted over 25 routes based on daily needs, available workers, traffic hazards and weather conditions.
- Trained 37 new employees in various procedures and gave feedback on daily work performance to increase productivity and caller satisfaction by 40%.
- Coordinated repairs to vehicles to maintain fleet operations.
- Ordered supplies and allocated resources to personnel based on need.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of Texas At Pan American
Edinburg, TX07.1986
Skills
- Map Reading
- Traffic Laws and Regulations
- Passenger Reviews or Endorsements
- Clean Driving Record
- Problem Solving
- Special Needs Passengers
- Commercial Drivers License CDL
- Accident Reports
- Incident Reporting
- RFID Tracking
- Commercial Driving Experience
- DOT Regulations
- DOT Inspections
Walking, Swimming, Golf,
I enjoy be active and not just sitting down.
Timeline
Transportation Driver
Pearland ISD
06.2021 - Current
Transportaion Manager
River City Produce
08.2020 - 02.2021
District Manager
Alsco Linen
08.2015 - 03.2020
Dispatcher/Trainer
Sunoco Oil
04.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of Texas At Pan American