Gabriel Parra
Oklahoma City
Summary
Dynamic Transportation Supervisor with extensive experience, excelling in driver training, and logistics coordination. Dedicated to enhancing safety compliance, team leadership, mentoring peers, and optimizing fleet management. Adept at critical thinking and problem-solving, ensuring on-time operations, and high standards of service delivery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Transportation Supervisor
Kroger
05.2022 - Current
- Lead the training and onboarding program. To include driver certifications using the SMITH System of Defensive Driving and Safety in Motion training.
- Assisted in network leadership training and development program and mentored 10 peers in role development and projected direction.
- Oversee cross dock operations to ensure safety and on time loading for departures.
- Monitor dispatch and on route productivity, problem solve, rerouting, and customer communications.
- Oversee KPIs in accordance with site productivity standards and research below expectation reports and bridge issues through coaching and training.
- Perform on road training to audit and ensure compliance with job requirements aligned with SOPs, safety, and customer requests.
- Maintain vehicles in operational conditions by tracking mileage, PM service dates, and scheduling maintenance.
Operations Section Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Assigned personnel and equipment for logistical requests to optimize support operations.
- Tracked delivery statuses, documenting incidents and delays for accountability.
- Audited departing equipment to ensure mechanical safety and task readiness.
- Scheduled quarterly training for 40 drivers on regulations, procedures, and responsibilities.
- Conducted safety and equipment inspections before and after routes to ensure compliance.
- Managed company fleet operational status, coordinating maintenance with technicians.
- Supervised coaching and mentorship programs, organizing quarterly meetings for mentors.
- Arranged military separation classes, reporting on the status of exiting members.
Operations Chief
United States Marine Corps
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Directed logistical operations, including truck and trailer rentals and fleet maintenance.
- Oversaw support requests, providing forecasts and updates to management on assistance rendered.
- Managed licensing and credentialing program ensuring vehicle operators maintained necessary certifications.
- Supervised dispatch section, coordinating inspections and procedures with quality control prior to dispatch.
- Implemented coaching and mentorship program, scheduling quarterly meetings for mentor engagement.
Fleet Dispatcher
United States Marine Corps
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Reviewed assigned support missions, providing forecasts and updates to management.
- Dispatched and documented all missions on Transportation Capacity Planning Tool (TCPT), including delivery schedules and routing.
- Maintained up-to-date personnel and equipment profiles on TCPT, reflecting non-availability and credential status.
- Coordinated with quality control to ensure fleet inspection for serviceability and safety before dispatching equipment.
- Collaborated with maintenance section to share updates on fleet status, estimated return dates, and induction needs.
Motor Transport Operator
United States Marine Corps
12.2015 - 04.2017
- Successfully drove and delivered equipment under hazardous conditions, ensuring timely support for operations.
- Operated multi-axle vehicles and trailers with a load limit of 40 tons.
- Maintained valid military endorsements for air brakes, explosives, and hazardous materials.
- Performed preventative maintenance checks and services to uphold fleet serviceability.
Education
High School Diploma -
U.S. Grant High School
Oklahoma City, OKSkills
- Driver training
- Interpersonal communication
- Logistics coordination
- Fleet management
- Safety compliance
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Accident / incident reports
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Smith System Train the Trainer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Transportation Supervisor
Kroger
05.2022 - Current
Operations Section Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
09.2019 - 05.2022
Operations Chief
United States Marine Corps
04.2018 - 08.2019
Fleet Dispatcher
United States Marine Corps
04.2017 - 10.2018
Motor Transport Operator
United States Marine Corps
12.2015 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
U.S. Grant High School