Kenneth Gonzales
Houston,TX
Summary
Dependable, hardworking, professional with 10 yrs experience in logistics and transportation. 6 yrs experience in Quality Control and inspecting. 9 yrs experience in Inventory Control and Materials Management in both a manufacturing and IT setting. Effective communication skills to coordinate with internal departments, external suppliers and upper management. Able to work independently or as a team in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Landscaper Owner Operator
01.2025 - Current
- Install new sod, mulch, irrigation systems, sprinkler systems, pavers and walkways
- Operate and maintain tools and machinery such as; trailers, lawnmowers, trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, and pressure washers
Seasonal Support Driver
United Parcel Service (UPS)
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Delivered packages to various locations including businesses and private homes
- Ensuring timely and accurate service with a high volume of packages.
- Utilized scanning equipment to track packages, manage routes, logistics, and inventory accuracy.
Driver
Uber and DoorDash
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Transporting passengers and delivering goods using company and navigation apps
- Provide excellent customer service, consistently earning an average 4.8 rating from customers.
- Verify order accuracy and deliver to customers in a safe and timely manner.
Logistics coordinator
Auto Driveaway
07.2014 - 03.2024
- Maintain accurate records including bill of ladings, expenses, receipts, and inventory.
- Schedule repairs, recalls, and inspections on all vehicles with; dealerships, glass shops, body shops, detail shops, weigh stations and tax offices.
- Coordinate with customers, drivers, and other offices nationwide to pick up and deliver fleet vehicles.
Child Care Specialist
Home Child Care Operation
01.2011 - 12.2014
- First aid and CPR certified including infants.
- Trained for special needs toddlers with weekly meetings with a physical therapist and sign language specialist.
- Communicated openly in weekly meetings with the children's parents, doctors, and therapists.
Sr. Asset and Materials Coordinator
Harris County Information Technology Center
06.2002 - 01.2011
- Consolidate the inventory control activities within the departments which cover consumables for telephones, network hardware, radios, PC quote s, laptops, vehicles and associated peripherals.
- Developed and implemented appropriate inventory control policies and procedures when needed.
- Assisted in creating an inventory system that would be a model for other county departments to follow.
Quality Control Inspector
Hendee Enterprise Inc.
04.2000 - 10.2001
- Monitored manufacturing operations in capturing, isolating and segregating suspect material based on Hendee's requirements and specifications.
- Collected data and generated reports on the status controls of RGAs (returned goods authorizations) and DMRs (damaged materials requisitions), created daily QC and corrective action reports
- Interpret measurement trends and implement corrective action in areas not meeting goals. Evaluate and implement processes for improvement. in-house and onsite inspections.
Quality Control
Compact Computer Corp.
01.1995 - 12.1999
- Assigned sorting directions and training to manufacturing and contract employees on new policies and procedures as needed
- Identifying defective computer parts and assuring all suspected materials affected by DMRs(defective material retention)were properly monitored, captured, and held in controlled areas.
- Communicated all sort, operations to manufacturing, engineering, outside warehouse locations , purchasing and vendors to procure.
Education
H.S Diploma -
St. Pius x High School
Plate And Pipe Certifications
Industrial Welding Academy
Skills
- Forklifts: Crown / Raymond stand-ups
- Pickers: Raymond 53735363887 wired guided lifts
- Inventory: inventory tracking, procedure development, audit counts, shipping and receiving, record management
Certification
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Certifications
- Plate and Pipe
Timeline
Landscaper Owner Operator
01.2025 - Current
Seasonal Support Driver
United Parcel Service (UPS)
11.2024 - 12.2024
Driver
Uber and DoorDash
04.2024 - 11.2024
Logistics coordinator
Auto Driveaway
07.2014 - 03.2024
Child Care Specialist
Home Child Care Operation
01.2011 - 12.2014
Sr. Asset and Materials Coordinator
Harris County Information Technology Center
06.2002 - 01.2011
Quality Control Inspector
Hendee Enterprise Inc.
04.2000 - 10.2001
Quality Control
Compact Computer Corp.
01.1995 - 12.1999
H.S Diploma -
St. Pius x High School
Plate And Pipe Certifications
Industrial Welding Academy