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John Hernandez

Berwyn,IL

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced with aircraft ground handling and support equipment operation. Utilizes effective communication and coordination to ensure timely and safe aircraft turnaround. Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures essential for ramp operations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Ramp Agent

Southwest Airlines
09.2024 - Current
  • Efficiently operated ground service equipment, such as tugs and belt loaders, to facilitate smooth handling of baggage and cargo.
  • Guided aircraft into and out of parking positions using hand signals.
  • Maintained clean ramps, preventing trip hazards or debris from interfering with aircraft movements or personnel safety.
  • Loaded and unloaded luggage and freight from aircraft. Delivered disability devices as well as baby strollers to above wing passengers.
  • Reduced damage claims by carefully handling sensitive cargo, adhering to proper lifting techniques and equipment use.
  • Contributed to a safer work environment by strictly following safety protocols during ramp operations.
  • Communicated closely with ground crew, flight crew, and tow person via headset radio to maintain loading and unloading safety and efficiency.

Provisioning agent

Southwest Airlines
09.2022 - 09.2024
  • My previous duties as a provision agent details as follows…
  • Preplanning aircraft arrivals and departure times to coordinate delivery of stock items such as, water, soda, beer and wine as well as ice and snacks.
  • Safely maneuvering the truck in and around the aircraft as well as abiding Midway driving policy and procedures throughout the airport.
  • Radio contact with supervisors and teammates for aircraft arrival times and or irregularities.
  • End of the day restocking all items in their correct cabinets in orderly fashion.

Ramp Agent

Southwest Airlines
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Loaded and unloaded aircrafts with baggage, cargo, and mail safely and efficiently.
  • Ensured proper weight balance on aircrafts by placing heavy items in the aft of the plane.
  • Assisted passengers with special needs including wheelchairs, strollers, and other mobility aids.
  • Delivered above and beyond customer service to our pilots, cabin crew and passengers by safely handling their baggage with care and expediting an on-time performance.

Ramp agent

United Airlines
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • As a ramp agent for United, my job skill was to safely lift, load, unload and transport. baggage, mail and cargo from aircraft to airport.
  • Maintain on-time connections by guiding aircraft to and from gate positions
  • Protect baggage and other equipment from damage, loss and weather conditions.
  • Drive and operate ground equipment, such as tugs, cargo carts, service trucks and belt loaders.
  • Assist with record keeping and documentation to ensure correct routing of baggage.
  • Adhere to safety guidelines and maintain safe working conditions for yourself and others.
  • Communicate with managers and lead agents to manage daily schedule

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Delivery Driver for Amazon

Spears Delivery Service Inc
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
  • Deliver a wide variety of items to online clients at their home or place of business.
  • Load, unload, prepare, inspect and operate a delivery vehicle.
  • Use handheld Rabbit scan to complete inventory of delivery items to route manifest.
  • Follow DOT regulations and safety standards.

Fullfilment associate

DoorDash Warehouse
02.2020 - 08.2020
  • As a Fulfillment Associate, I was responsible for opening/closing of the store.
  • Receiving product from vendors, verifying shipments and resolve inaccuracies.
  • Accurately pick items from customers' online orders, pack items and prepare bags for handoff to couriers.
  • Conduct daily inventory of product to be entered in Google docs, manage and deactivate expired items in Door dash website.

Delivery Driver

Amazon DSP
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Delivered a wide variety of items to online clients at their home or place of business.
  • Load, unload, prepare, inspect and operate a delivery vehicle.
  • Use handheld Rabbit scan to complete inventory of delivery items to route manifest.
  • Follow DOT regulations and safety standards
  • Met 100 percent of delivery goals, verified product.
  • And addressed customer complaints

Lead Service Attendant

Amtrak/National Railroad Passenger Corporation
02.2019 - 05.2019
  • A railroad lead service attendant oversees hospitality and food services for patrons during train rides.
  • The lead service attendant has a supervisory role and oversees kitchen operations and food service staff.
  • Other duties include upselling snack and food products, merchandising and keeping track of sales receipts and cash drawer.

Ramp Supervisor and CSSII

Southwest Airlines
09.2015 - 12.2018
  • Ramp agent Oct 2015-Dec 2016
  • Ramp Supervisor Dec 2016-Aug 2018
  • CSSII Aug 2018-Dec 2018
  • As a leader in both, Ramp and Customer Service, my position required me to train, direct and lead a team of 20 or more Southwest agents in and around the airport area.
  • Monitored and evaluated personnel performance as well as aircraft audits to maintain accuracy on weight, balance, and ensure that all safety guidelines were followed.
  • Deliver disciplinary and overtime notices when necessary. Schedule agent lunch hours throughout the airport lobby gates.
  • Other duties include coordinating with pilots, agents, supervisors and managers to assure on-time arrivals and departures of each aircraft in my area are achieved.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Northwestern College
Bedford Park, IL

Skills

  • Supervisory experience
  • On-time performance
  • Customer service
  • Safety guidelines
  • Schedule management
  • DOT policy procedures and regulations
  • Hospitality
  • Training
  • Performance evaluation
  • Aircraft audits
  • Weight and balance
  • Safety compliance
  • Disciplinary actions

Timeline

Ramp Agent

Southwest Airlines
09.2024 - Current

Provisioning agent

Southwest Airlines
09.2022 - 09.2024

Ramp Agent

Southwest Airlines
03.2022 - 09.2022

Ramp agent

United Airlines
09.2021 - 01.2022

Delivery Driver for Amazon

Spears Delivery Service Inc
06.2021 - 09.2021

Fullfilment associate

DoorDash Warehouse
02.2020 - 08.2020

Delivery Driver

Amazon DSP
08.2019 - 12.2019

Lead Service Attendant

Amtrak/National Railroad Passenger Corporation
02.2019 - 05.2019

Ramp Supervisor and CSSII

Southwest Airlines
09.2015 - 12.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Northwestern College
John Hernandez