JOSE GONZALEZ
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Successful Owner/Operator with expertise in Sales industry and insights on competitors and clientele. Dedicated leader maintains professional relationships and negotiates beneficial deals.
Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator Driver
F&H Distribution
01.2023 - Current
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Contributed positively to local community through involvement in various events or charitable organizations.
- Improved safety standards by regularly reviewing protocols and implementing necessary updates.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
Eastern Regional Manager
Sarver Corporation
08.2021 - 12.2022
- National Operations & Sales Force, Subcontractor's & Agent's Contracts, Company Expansion, Coordinate Company National Meetings, Disc profile review
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
- Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
Warehouse Shift Lead
NorCal Beverages
05.2013 - 08.2021
- Receiving and Shipping, Line Pulling of finished product, Depal & Palletizer Operator, Forklift Certifier & Evaluator, Yard goat Certified & Trainer, Dispatch
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
- Monitored performance and safety practices of 10-person warehouse staff.
Shipping Department Supervisor
Greenball Corporation
05.2010 - 01.2013
- Forklift Operator & Inspector, Receiving & Shipping Departments, Order Processing, Verify & Close Bills, Inspect daily operations & orders
- Oversaw warehouse crew stocking inventory and preparing loads.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
- Reviewed paperwork to determine priorities and set schedules.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 50-60 orders per day.
Operations Manager
Juan Landscaping Corporation
09.2006 - 09.2010
- Service Estimate, Company Budgets, Daily Operations, Customer Services, Operation Expansions
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Electrician
Southern California Institute of Technology
Anaheim, CASan Bernardino Valley Community College -
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA08.2010
High School Diploma -
Citrus High School
Fontana, CA05.2010
Skills
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Staff hiring
- Revenue Forecasting
- Mechanical recoveries
- Logistics
- Performance Improvements
- Human Resource Management
- Document Management
- Employee reviews
- Product Promotion
- Equipment Operation
- Operations Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Sales negotiation
- Order picking and processing
- Team Leadership
- Transportation safety
- Financial Management
- Logistics Planning
- Human Resources
- Scheduling
- Sales Coaching
- Business Growth Initiatives
- Financial Analysis
- Staff training/development
- Resource Allocation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 300 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Functional Summary
Experienced working in a fast paced environment demanding strong organizational skills. Confident in interacting with individuals at any level.
References
Available upon request.
Certification
- Forklift Certificate License - 2015
- Electrician Certificate License - 2017
- Heavy Machinery Training - 2018
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner/Operator Driver
F&H Distribution
01.2023 - Current
Eastern Regional Manager
Sarver Corporation
08.2021 - 12.2022
Warehouse Shift Lead
NorCal Beverages
05.2013 - 08.2021
Shipping Department Supervisor
Greenball Corporation
05.2010 - 01.2013
Operations Manager
Juan Landscaping Corporation
09.2006 - 09.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Electrician
Southern California Institute of Technology
San Bernardino Valley Community College -
San Bernardino Valley College
High School Diploma -
Citrus High School