Jaime Garza
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in logistics and construction management, notably with Xtreme Guns And Ammo. Excelled in optimizing inventory levels and enhancing team efficiency, achieving increased customer satisfaction and safety on job sites. Skilled in forklift operation and adept at customer service, demonstrating a proven track record of success in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Xtreme Guns And Ammo
06.2020 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring proper documentation for all transactions.
- Collaborated with sales team to ensure accurate forecasting of product demand, optimizing inventory levels accordingly.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.
- Improved warehouse organization for faster order fulfillment, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring shipments and addressing any potential delays.
- Stacked and stored pallets at end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
Construction Supervisor
Bottom Line Construction
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Assured directional boring crews went to correct jobs by utility companies
such as Comcast. - Contact TX via 811 for tickets to be located.
- Verify located works completed by certain locating companies.
- Prioritize work activities by reviewing all locate requests to determine
travel route and timelines - Walked out jobs with boring crew managers. Wheeled out footages and
made notations. - Traveled to work site on a daily basis up to 3 different sites in one day.
- Ability to work in all types of terrain and hazards (grass, gravel, ditches,
etc.), all types of environments (construction sites, highways, industrial,
private property, etc.) and all types of weather conditions - Drive extensively and get in-and-out of vehicle repeatedly, walk several
miles per day - Reported quality of performance on site to site construction managers.
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays, and causes.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes, regulations, and industry best practices through diligent oversight of all construction activities.
Underground Utility Locator /Area Supervisor
Consolidated Infrastructure Group
12.2016 - 07.2018
- Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction with timely and accurate underground utility location services provided throughout each project phase.
- Supported team members during peak project times, helping expedite the completion of critical tasks related to underground utility location.
- Increased safety on job sites by promptly reporting any discrepancies in utility locations or markings to supervisors.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues from various departments, sharing insights gained from hands-on experience as an Underground Utility Locator.
- Enhanced team efficiency by conducting thorough utility surveys before excavation projects to minimize damage risks.
- Maintained equipment functionality by routinely inspecting, cleaning, and calibrating electronic locating devices used for finding underground utilities.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry standards and best practices while performing daily tasks related to locating underground utilities.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently documenting all utility locations and updates for future reference.
Underground Utility Locator
United States Infrastructure Corporation
04.2011 - 05.2016
- Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction with timely and accurate underground utility location services provided throughout each project phase.
- Streamlined workflows within the team by implementing new processes that improved overall efficiency in completing tasks associated with locating underground utilities.
- Increased safety on job sites by promptly reporting any discrepancies in utility locations or markings to supervisors.
- Helped create a culture of safety within the organization by consistently prioritizing safe work practices when locating underground utilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Franklin Terry High School
Rosenberg, TX05.1988
Skills
- Operation of forklift, cherry picker, electric and manual floor jacks
- Various computer skills: Email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, various shipping programs and hardware such as FedEx, UPS, DHL, and other freight LTL systems
- Customer service and conflict resolution skills
- Shipping procedures
- Receiving Protocols
- Packaging knowledge
- Freight scheduling
- Order Fulfillment
- Inventory Counts
- Package labeling
- Package preparation
Accomplishments
United States Army Combat Veteran: March 1990 – March 1998 Chemical,
Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Operations Specialist. (CBRN) Primarily
responsible for defending the country against CBRN, weapons and weapons
of mass destruction. Stationed in Nuremburg, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Iraq,
Kuwait and Fort Hood. Deployed in Operation Desert Shield/Operation
Desert Storm 2nd armored cavalry regiment and 87th chemical company, 3rd
squadron tank company. In 46th Chemical Battalion, 2nd COSCOM at Fort
Hood.
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Xtreme Guns And Ammo
06.2020 - Current
Construction Supervisor
Bottom Line Construction
11.2018 - 08.2019
Underground Utility Locator /Area Supervisor
Consolidated Infrastructure Group
12.2016 - 07.2018
Underground Utility Locator
United States Infrastructure Corporation
04.2011 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Franklin Terry High School