Gabriel Cruz
Homestead,FL
Summary
Adept Distribution Management Specialist with a proven track record at the United States Marine Corps, where strategic thinking and leadership led to streamlined operations and enhanced efficiency. Skilled in critical thinking and quality assurance, consistently achieving department objectives with integrity and transparency. Expert in personnel management and leveraging computer skills for operational excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
03.2025 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
Distribution Management Specialist
United States Marine Corps
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Monitored customer feedback regarding product quality or service delivery issues and developed action plans accordingly.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Facilitated meetings between various departments to discuss project progress and brainstorm new ideas.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Created presentations highlighting key findings from research projects conducted by the department.
- Implemented processes for order tracking and tracing from vendor through customer delivery.
- Created reports summarizing supply chain operations such as inventory levels and shipping schedules.
- Collaborated with other departments to design efficient logistics solutions for product distribution.
- Determined appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload and move materials.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing supply chain procedures to identify opportunities for streamlining operations.
- Determined inventory goals, product stock, and risk management objectives and oversaw techniques to maximize inventory.
- Prepared goods for shipment by wrapping and protecting them according to specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times while following proper sanitation guidelines.
- Scanned and documented freights and assigned appropriate marking labels with identifying information.
- Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation standards.
- Operated scanning equipment to track inventory and document cargo movement.
- Used knowledge of marketing and communications to create emotional bonds with consumers and clients.
- Prepared or delivered speeches to further public relations objectives.
- Created PowerPoint presentations for internal or external audiences at events or conferences.
- Trained and led staff on proper QA standards.
- Communicated regularly with management to discuss quality trends.
- Tested functionality, performance and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction.
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of new systems for tracking shipments throughout the supply chain process.
- Generated reports on cargo volumes, costs associated with each shipment and any delays encountered during transit.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Dade Senior High School
Homestead, FL06.2021
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MDSkills
- Time management mastery
- Oral communication
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- Computer skills
- Quality assurance
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Dependable and responsible
- Written communication
- Integrity and transparency
- Flexibility
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Personnel management
- Rule enforcement
- Strategic thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
- USMC Expert rifle qualification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Staying consistent with my physical training.
- Enhancing my knowledge by staying pro-active with my education.
- Volunteering and serving my local communities.
Accomplishments
- Letter of Appreciation for participating in Logistics Community Relations Project.
- Letter of appreciation for volunteering at the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni's USO.
- Letter of appreciation for volunteering in the Military Postal Office.
- Letter of appreciation for participating in Iwakini's base operations and procedures.
- Certificate of Appreciation from The Noncommissioned Officers Association.
Certification
- US Marine Corps Distribution Management Course.
- US TRANSCOM Global Household Goods Contract Counselor Course.
- US Marine Corps Quality Assurance Course.
- US Marine Corps Administration Course.
- Operational Stress Control and Readiness (OSCAR).
- Leading Marines Education Program.
My Motto
“Choices and decisions must be supported by your passion, resolve, and a productive work
ethic. If these meet opportunity, your success has finally come!” – Archibald Marwizi
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
03.2025 - Current
Distribution Management Specialist
United States Marine Corps
05.2022 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
South Dade Senior High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus