Kyle LaFleur
Newington
Summary
Results-oriented Transportation Specialist with expertise in team leadership, process improvement, and transportation compliance. Proven ability to coordinate daily operations and train staff, ensuring efficient delivery and adherence to safety regulations.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Specialist
Amazon
Windsor
01.2024 - Current
- Streamlined operations by facilitating communication between departments to promptly resolve issues.
- Maintained accurate shipping records, including invoices, bills of lading, and manifests, to support operational efficiency.
- Kept transportation operations in compliance with company, legal and safety requirements.
- Monitored driver performance, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and company policies.
- Coordinated and managed daily transportation operations to ensure efficient delivery of goods.
Lawn Care Foreman
Beebe Landscape Services
East Windsor
03.2014 - 01.2024
- Supervised lawn care crews to ensure quality service delivery.
- Trained new employees on equipment use and safety protocols.
- Scheduled maintenance tasks and coordinated crew assignments daily.
- Inspected properties for adherence to landscaping standards and client expectations.
- Managed inventory of landscaping supplies and equipment efficiently.
- Communicated with clients to resolve concerns and ensure satisfaction with services.
- Implemented best practices for lawn care techniques, enhancing service quality and sustainability.
- Collaborated with management to develop operational improvement strategies.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Assigned tasks to individual workers based on their skill levels and experience.
- Ensured safety policies and procedures were followed by all workers.
- Identified and recommended improvements for landscaping design and maintenance techniques.
Cook
Old Towne Caterers
South Hadley
06.1994 - 04.2021
- Prepared and cooked diverse dishes for catered events, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen work areas.
- Collaborated with team to design customized menu selections, aligning with client preferences.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation.
- Assisted in training new staff on food safety protocols and procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated needs to management regularly.
- Coordinated timely meal delivery, ensuring adherence to event schedules and client requirements.
- Adapted recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and client preferences.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in a fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Chef Supervisor
Pizza Parlor
Windsor Locks
04.2013 - 01.2020
- Supervised kitchen staff to optimize food preparation and service efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure consistent ingredient availability and uphold quality standards.
- Trained new employees on cooking techniques and safety standards.
- Coordinated food presentations to elevate overall customer dining experience.
- Enforced sanitation protocols to comply with health department regulations.
- Collaborated with suppliers for sourcing high-quality ingredients and supplies.
- Streamlined kitchen workflows to improve overall productivity during peak hours.
- Inspected supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain kitchen operations.
- Managed stock rotation procedures ensuring freshness of products used.
- Analyzed operational costs associated with the kitchen staff and operations.
- Resolved employee issues or complaints in a timely manner.
- Supervised and coordinated activities of cooks and other food preparation workers.
- Evaluated the quality of raw materials used in the kitchen prior to acceptance.
- Coordinated with front-of-house personnel regarding customer preferences.
- Maintained records of payroll, inventories, recipes, and production schedules.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling employees' shifts and approving leave requests.
Amazon warehouse worker
Amazon
Windsor
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Operated warehouse equipment to efficiently move products and materials.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through regular stock checks and updates.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment and processing.
Assistant Manager
Ken Shamrock Lions Den
Middletown
2011 - 2012
- Assisted in managing daily operations and staff scheduling for training sessions.
- Coordinated event logistics and ensured smooth execution of training programs.
- Supported customer service initiatives by addressing client inquiries and concerns.
Floater chef
Smith College Foodservice
Northampton
04.2006 - 09.2011
- Prepared diverse meals in accordance with college dining standards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas.
Lead Sauté Chef
Uno Pizzeria & Grill
Springfield
07.2000 - 2006
Cook's Assistant
Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando
01.2000 - 06.2000
- Assisted chefs in preparing ingredients for various menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen work areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including mixers and slicers, safely and efficiently.
Education
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA01-2002
Skills
- Transportation compliance
- Shipping document management
- Route optimization
- Fleet coordination
- Performance monitoring
- Vehicle inspection
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Customer relationship management
- Inventory oversight
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Staff training
- Time management
- Documentation management
- Coordinating schedules
- Shipping regulations
- Dispatch operations
- Load planning
- Hazardous materials handling
- Documentation skills
- Logistics network analysis
- Logistics management
- Assisting customers
- DOT compliance
- Inspecting vehicles
- Managing schedules
- Vehicle maintenance
- Warehouse management
- Handheld scanners
- Incident reporting
- Securing loads
- Customs compliance
- Road safety
- Transportation software
- Decision-making
- Organizational skills
- Emergency response
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- Spayers license for Pesticides
- Fork Lift Operater
Accomplishments
- perfect attendance award
- employee of the month
Affiliations
- I was a freemason in massachusetts and a Shriner
Timeline
Transportation Specialist
Amazon
01.2024 - Current
Amazon warehouse worker
Amazon
09.2017 - 04.2019
Lawn Care Foreman
Beebe Landscape Services
03.2014 - 01.2024
Chef Supervisor
Pizza Parlor
04.2013 - 01.2020
Floater chef
Smith College Foodservice
04.2006 - 09.2011
Lead Sauté Chef
Uno Pizzeria & Grill
07.2000 - 2006
Cook's Assistant
Walt Disney World Resort
01.2000 - 06.2000
Cook
Old Towne Caterers
06.1994 - 04.2021
Assistant Manager
Ken Shamrock Lions Den
2011 - 2012
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Holyoke Community College