JOSE MARTINEZ
HARLINGEN,TX
Summary
A position as a truck driver in the transportation industry.
Talented Truck Driver with good route planning, payment handling and customer service skills. Offering [Number] years of experience and basic maintenance knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every need.
Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
El Clavo Lumber
06.2024 - Current
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
Child Nutritionist
Harlingen CISD
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented action plans to improve nutrition deficiencies and excesses.
- Assessed nutritional needs of participants to provide individual and family nutrition education.
- Generated menus for [Number] children based on preferences, wellness goals and dietary needs.
- Inspected meals served for conformance to prescribed diets, palatability and appearance.
- Replenished supplies such as napkins and condiments
- Relayed order information to kitchen area and assisted other workers in preparing foods according to recipes.
Truck Driver
LaBatt Food Services
02.2018 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers transport goods from one location to another.
- Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
- Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
- Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
- Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers transport goods from one location to another.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
CDL Driver
L&F Distributors
08.2015 - 02.2018
- Company Overview: truck driver: deliver merchandise to vendors as scheduled and worked rotation as required.
- Clean all draft lines, promote your products to customers and vendors by putting up displays at locations.
- Truck driver: deliver merchandise to vendors as scheduled and worked rotation as required.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as [Number] miles from home location.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Counter Parts Sales Associate
Advance Auto Parts
11.2012 - 11.2014
- Company Overview: counter sales, cash register, customer service, retail auto parts.
- Finding and supplying spare parts for automobiles, mechanical equipment, electronics and other consumer products.
- Assessing the client's needs, taking orders, and helping customers find the right spare part.
- Reading catalogs and determining new parts available in market.
- Ensuring stocking of all parts, ordering new parts, and maintaining accurate inventory of stock.
- Examining defective parts and recommending substitutions or modifications.
- Receiving payment or obtaining credit authorization.
- Providing advice on how to install or use parts.
- Advertising and marketing tasks for the benefit of the parts department.
- Counter sales, cash register, customer service, retail auto parts.
- Maintained stock and replenished workstation products.
- Recommended products that met customer needs, emphasizing quality and usefulness.
- Acquired product knowledge and proposed changes to current products and new product concepts.
- Performed arithmetic functions handling cash, close checks and balance register.
- Warmly welcomed customers upon approaching counter and placing orders.
- Professionally answered telephones and responded to customer inquiries.
- Identified issues and developed solutions to improve quality control.
- Used calipers, micrometers and rulers to measure products, maintaining accurate records.
- Performed calibrations and adjustments on measuring instruments for accurate results.
- Cleaned work areas of excess supplies, cardboard and rejected materials throughout each shift.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Stocked and managed stock of parts.
- Inspected parts for defects, removing damaged parts, and replacing with new ones.
- Conducted cash handling, credit card transactions, and register closeout at end of business day.
- Ordered parts from various distributors to fulfill demands.
- Recommended alternative parts if necessary and taught customers fundamentals of part modification and repair.
- Maintained extensive understanding of common problems and methods for repair.
- Assisted customers in finding appropriate parts promptly.
- Greeted customers via telephone and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns, and complete sales.
- Completed sales and service documentation for customer and business records and provided receipts of purchase.
- Maintained clean and neat parts counter and sales floor.
- Adhered to company guidelines for performance and compliance.
- Located new vendors with better costs per unit and set up favorable terms and pricing structures to reduce company expenses.
- Organized parts storage and stocked inventory according to established guidelines.
- Researched vehicles and parts via physical catalogs and electronic means.
- Trained and mentored junior employees on regulations, best practices, and performance strategies.
- Advised customers on substitution or modification of parts to replace original manufacturer parts.
- Examined returned parts for defects and exchanged defective parts or refunded money.
- Assisted customers by responding to complaints and offering updates on back-ordered parts.
- Met customer needs by looking up stock numbers and prices for various parts, identifying correct items and placing timely orders.
- Set up merchandise displays and organized parts on shelves to maximize customer interest and promote overstocks.
- Read and studied catalogs to identify new market parts and capitalize on emerging trends.
- Maintained optimal supply levels by ordering new parts from catalogs and vendor websites.
- Handled all customer service issues quickly to maintain high satisfaction levels.
Assistant Manager
O'Reilly Auto Parts, Inc
08.2004 - 08.2011
- Company Overview: Training staff, Managing inventory, Ensuring a safe, clean and aesthetically pleasing store environment.
- Assisting customers.
- Promptly addressing and resolving customer complaints and any staff issues.
- Participating in setting goals and guidelines, establishing timelines and budgets, liaising with internal and external parties, delegating responsibilities among staff, and monitoring the daily operations, solving issues and concerns should there be any.
- Training staff, Managing inventory, Ensuring a safe, clean and aesthetically pleasing store environment.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to facilitate timely product delivery.
- Analyzed customer feedback and implemented strategies to improve customer experience.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Education
High School Diploma - General High School Curriculum
Harlingen High School North
Harlingen, TX05-1999
Skills
- Experience in driving a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW, to transport and deliver goods, livestock, or materials in loose, liquid, or packaged form
- Commercial driving
- Transportation safety
- Inclement weather driving
- Verbal and written communication
- Route logs
- Basic maintenance
- Clean MVR
- Equipment maintenance
- Schedule management
- Delivery scheduling
- Shipping and packaging
- Vehicle maintenance
- Safe driving practices
- Attention to detail
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Customer-oriented
- Safe driving
- Dependable and reliable
- Route management
- Vehicle systems
- DOT compliance
- Materials transport
- Long-haul driving
- GPS and route planning
- Vehicle inspections
- Decision-making
- Strong work ethic
- Heavy lifting
- Cargo handling
- Order picking and processing
- Route planning expertise
- Vehicle inspection
- Refrigerated trailers operation
- Time management
- Air brake certification
- Route planning
- Logistics planning
- Defensive driver training
- Loading and unloading
- Equipment operation
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
Accomplishments
- Safely operated [Number]-ton articulated dump trucks around highly congested construction sites.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Truck Driver
El Clavo Lumber
06.2024 - Current
Child Nutritionist
Harlingen CISD
03.2024 - 05.2024
Truck Driver
LaBatt Food Services
02.2018 - 05.2021
CDL Driver
L&F Distributors
08.2015 - 02.2018
Counter Parts Sales Associate
Advance Auto Parts
11.2012 - 11.2014
Assistant Manager
O'Reilly Auto Parts, Inc
08.2004 - 08.2011
High School Diploma - General High School Curriculum
Harlingen High School North
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