Francisco Cardona
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Dedicated dispatcher with proven expertise in optimizing scheduling and managing logistics. Skilled in payroll administration and inventory management, with 37 years in the environmental and industrial industry, I excel in coordinating personnel and equipment, ensuring seamless operations. My strong decision-making and communication abilities drive team success and enhance efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Dispatcher
Ancon Services
Bakersfield, California
05.2020 - 08.2025
- Managed and scheduled personnel to work daily, including local and out-of-state work.
- Coordinated flight and hotel schedules.
- Managed CDL drivers' hours and log books.
- Scheduled PM services on equipment, work trucks, including tractor trailers, and other various types of vehicles.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies by reviewing time sheets, making any necessary changes, and submitting payroll.
- Maintained the shop by managing inventory and PPE, ordering necessary gear for upcoming jobs, and keeping the shop clean and organized.
- Managed and reconciled purchase orders.
- Rent and manage all rental vehicles and equipment when necessary for a job.
Dispatcher
KM Industrial
Long Beach, California
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Coordinated daily dispatch operations for multiple service routes.
- Maintained records of dispatch logs and service requests for accuracy.
- Collaborated with management to improve dispatch processes and workflows.
- Assigned drivers to appropriate routes based on customer needs.
- Updated records of driver locations, delays, and cancellations.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, updating databases, and preparing documents for review by management staff.
- Process payroll for all employees using advanced payroll software.
Dispatcher
Clean Harbors
Carson, California
06.2015 - 01.2019
- Coordinated daily dispatch operations for multiple service routes.
- Maintained records of dispatch logs and service requests for accuracy.
- Collaborated with management to improve dispatch processes and workflows.
- Assigned drivers to appropriate routes based on customer needs.
- Updated records of driver locations, delays, and cancellations.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, updating databases, and preparing documents for review by management staff.
- Process payroll for all employees using advanced payroll software.
Dispatcher
PSC Outsourcing Industries
Long Beach, California
09.2006 - 05.2015
- Coordinated daily dispatch operations for multiple service routes.
- Maintained records of dispatch logs and service requests for accuracy.
- Collaborated with management to improve dispatch processes and workflows.
- Assigned drivers to appropriate routes based on customer needs.
- Updated records of driver locations, delays, and cancellations.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, updating databases, and preparing documents for review by management staff.
- Process payroll for all employees using advanced payroll software.
Field Technician
CPS Industrial
Boron, California
09.2005 - 09.2006
- Operate and utilize hydro-blasting equipment in the U.S. borax mine.
- Performed Acid clean 10 inch lines using vacuum assisted pumps.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure operational efficiency.
Dispatcher
PSC Industrial Outsourcing
Long Beach, California
12.1988 - 09.2005
- Coordinated daily dispatch operations for multiple service routes.
- Maintained records of dispatch logs and service requests for accuracy.
- Collaborated with management to improve dispatch processes and workflows.
- Assigned drivers to appropriate routes based on customer needs.
- Updated records of driver locations, delays, and cancellations.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, updating databases, and preparing documents for review by management staff.
- Process payroll for all employees using advanced payroll software.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alfred E. Smith
New York06-1984
Skills
- Scheduling coordination
- Log book management
- Inventory management
- Vehicle maintenance
- Payroll administration
- Equipment rental
- Time management
- Purchase order reconciliation
- Team leadership
- Multitasking and organization
- Equipment management
- Verbal and written communication
- Dispatch coordination
- Vehicle coordination
- Dispatching field personnel
- Driver communication
- Record keeping
- Updating logs
- Schedule management
- Decision-making
Languages
Spanish
Professional
U.S Navy
- Sept. 1984-July 1987
- Machinist's Mate (MM)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dispatcher
Ancon Services
05.2020 - 08.2025
Dispatcher
KM Industrial
01.2019 - 05.2020
Dispatcher
Clean Harbors
06.2015 - 01.2019
Dispatcher
PSC Outsourcing Industries
09.2006 - 05.2015
Field Technician
CPS Industrial
09.2005 - 09.2006
Dispatcher
PSC Industrial Outsourcing
12.1988 - 09.2005
High School Diploma -
Alfred E. Smith