Gilbert Gonzalez
McAllen,TX
Summary
Proven leader and efficient Commercial Truck Driver at Spirit, adept in maintaining safety and accurate recordkeeping. Excelled in route planning and freight management, ensuring zero accidents and enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in team motivation and mentoring, with a track record of improving operational success and employee engagement at HEB Grocery Store.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Truck Driver
Spirit
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety regulations by consistently updating knowledge on changes in legislation, policies, or guidelines affecting trucking operations.
- Coordinated effectively with shippers, receivers, brokers, or other relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth logistics handling during each trip.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
OTR Driver
T & I Trucking
08.2018 - 09.2022
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Charted out upcoming routes with GPS technology and maps.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
- Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting.
- Maintained a safe driving record with timely vehicle inspections and adherence to traffic laws.
- Efficiently navigated congested urban areas without compromising safety or timeliness of deliveries.
Merchandiser
Mondelez Global LLC - Nabisco
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
- Maximized floor space utilization by rearranging fixtures according to changing business needs and customer traffic patterns.
Driver
Starbucks
03.2018 - 04.2018
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
Driver Helper (seasonal)
United Parcel Service Corp
11.2014 - 12.2014
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently, minimizing damage to goods and optimizing space utilization.
- Exhibited good attendance, work habits, and willingness to learn job functions.
- Prevented damage to packages and products by correctly securing loads.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient delivery assistance to drivers.
- Assisted drivers with navigation, ensuring accurate and prompt deliveries for clients.
- Assisted driver with product or package deliveries to residential and commercial locations.
Merchandiser
Glazers Distributors of Texas
08.2014 - 09.2014
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing product knowledge and recommending suitable items based on individual needs.
- Contributed to a safe and welcoming shopping environment by adhering to store policies, addressing potential hazards, and maintaining clean, orderly merchandise displays.
Manager
HEB Grocery Store
01.1993 - 07.2014
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Education
No Degree - Roadmaster Training
Professional Trucking
McAllen, TXNo Degree - Medical Assistant
San Antonio Medical & Dental Assistants
McAllen, TXHigh School Diploma -
Edinburg High School
Edinburg, TXSkills
- Accurate recordkeeping
- Planning routes
- Logbook maintenance
- Maintaining safety
- Picking up deliveries
- Product delivery
- Freight unloading and loading
- Paperwork and documentation
- Pre- and post-trip inspections
Certification
Commercial Class A License Texas Department of Public Safety.
- Texas Driver's License
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Languages
english
Full Professional
Languages Spanish
Able to communicate fluently, read, write and translate.
Timeline
Commercial Truck Driver
Spirit
03.2024 - 11.2024
OTR Driver
T & I Trucking
08.2018 - 09.2022
Merchandiser
Mondelez Global LLC - Nabisco
04.2018 - 08.2018
Driver
Starbucks
03.2018 - 04.2018
Driver Helper (seasonal)
United Parcel Service Corp
11.2014 - 12.2014
Merchandiser
Glazers Distributors of Texas
08.2014 - 09.2014
Manager
HEB Grocery Store
01.1993 - 07.2014
Commercial Class A License Texas Department of Public Safety.
- Texas Driver's License
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
No Degree - Roadmaster Training
Professional Trucking
No Degree - Medical Assistant
San Antonio Medical & Dental Assistants
High School Diploma -
Edinburg High School
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