LESTER M. CAÑIZARES
Orlando
Summary
To obtain a position in a field where I can utilize my acquired skills to help shape and stabilize a company’s operations. Committed and motivated individual with distinguished strengths and decision-making skills. Strong work ethic, professional demeanor, and great initiative.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
Courier Express Inc
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while representing the company during interactions with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills in consistently meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality or safety.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Kept meticulous records of deliveries, including invoices, delivery confirmations, and any other required documentation to ensure accurate tracking and billing processes.
- Boosted overall efficiency by effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously, such as loading and unloading vehicles, route planning, and paperwork completion.
- Maintained clean and safe vehicle, contributing to positive image of company.
OTR Owner Operator and Dispatcher
ORUN TRANSPORT, INC, MIAMI FL.
11.2016 - 04.2023
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 6/7 fleet vehicles daily.
- Kept detailed track of all available field personnel and all in-progress and completed calls.
- Responded to over 50 daily caller requests with information about assistance and timeframes.
- Documented all changes in computer tracking system.
- Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in electronic database.
- Operated tractor and 53’FT reefer combo across 48 contiguous states, primarily transporting produce and frozen loads.
- Planned travel routes in accordance with applicable traffic and transportation laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines.
- Ensured timely delivery of all goods while preserving quality and integrity of the freight.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips, logging and reporting mechanical problems.
- Detected and eliminated safety hazards during travel.
Company Driver
TOP TRUCKING LLC, MIAMI FL.
10.2015 - 11.2016
- Operated Tractor-Trailer combo, either 53’ reefer or 53’ dry van, grossing over 70,000 LBS.
- Performed on-time deliveries and established good working relationships with all company accounts.
- Maintained accurate travel records and hours of service logs.
- Communicated with other truck drivers in fleet to coordinate materials handling and delivery.
- Assisted in the loading/ unloading of freight if required by customer.
Freight Forwarding Company Warehouse Manager
OPERADORES MUNDIALES USA, MIAMI FL.
08.2007 - 10.2015
- Supervised a team of 6 employees and oversaw all activities for a 1600 square foot warehouse.
- Managed both inbound and outbound shipments to ensure that orders were picked and shipped on time or swiftly and correctly placed into inventory.
- Managed all purchasing, sales, marketing, and customer account operations to ensure efficiency and performance.
- Managed all merchandising, replenishment, and inventory decisions to drive growth.
- Set project timelines and kept teams on task to complete milestones according to schedule.
- Ensured safeguarding of warehouse operations by monitoring procedures and protocols.
- Helped team with loading and unloading trailers with the use of either hand trucks or forklifts.
Education
LEARN DISPATCH
01.2016
Associates - Insurance Medical Billing and Coding
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
Davenport, IA01.2015
Import/Export Certificate - undefined
NEW PROFESSIONS TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
01.2002
High School Diploma - General Studies
MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
01.1996
Skills
- Dispatching trucks and field personnel
- 21 CDL A driver license/ OTR experience
- Customer relations
- Schedule management
- Updating logs
- Data entry / Deadline-driven
- Computer-savvy
- Fast learner
- Knowledge of ELD/ DOT requirements
- Proficient in MS Office
- Basic mathematical aptitude
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Proficient in MS Office
- Bilingual Spanish and English
- CDL A driver’s license
- Proficient with UPS Worldship
- Proficient with Magaya Software
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Courier Express Inc
08.2023 - 03.2025
OTR Owner Operator and Dispatcher
ORUN TRANSPORT, INC, MIAMI FL.
11.2016 - 04.2023
Company Driver
TOP TRUCKING LLC, MIAMI FL.
10.2015 - 11.2016
Freight Forwarding Company Warehouse Manager
OPERADORES MUNDIALES USA, MIAMI FL.
08.2007 - 10.2015
Associates - Insurance Medical Billing and Coding
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
Import/Export Certificate - undefined
NEW PROFESSIONS TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
High School Diploma - General Studies
MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
LEARN DISPATCH
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