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Luis J. Lopez Jr.

Horizon City

Summary

Possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to quickly establish a professional relationship with clients, community leaders, and support staff. A self-directed leader with exceptional problem-solving abilities, capable of working independently or as a cooperative team member in dynamic and constantly evolving situations.

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.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fleet Capital Asset Coordinator

Texas Department of Transportation
11.2020 - Current
  • Oversee, create, and maintain the Fleet Operations Division Capital Asset Strategy and plan for the purchase or lease of vehicles and equipment for the Department. Evaluate all potential equipment acquisition methods to include lease, rental, and purchase. Develop a business case strategy that justifies and supports a recommendation to select one product or acquisition method over others. Maintain close contact with vendors, internal TxDOT customers, and TxDOT management and executives.
  • Coordinate the implementation of the Fleet Management Systems and provide input on fleet equipment life cycle management systems.
  • Oversee the development and execution of a fleet strategy to include purchase and rental of equipment based on the lowest total cost of ownership, customer needs and industry capability.
  • Interfaces with vendors to ensure participation is compliant with program and contractual requirements.
  • Research equipment and vehicle performance capabilities using market analysis and product evaluation.
  • Respond to internal customer rental and purchase order related inquiries.
  • Visit district offices to confer with personnel on fleet program effectiveness and make improvements based on findings.
  • Oversee reporting and data collection to support the Capital Asset Strategy.
  • Coordinate, control, maintain, and report on the Capital Asset Strategy budget.
  • Oversee, create, and maintain vehicle and equipment specifications.
  • Coordinate requisition and purchase orders related to fleet acquisitions.
  • Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.
  • Entered, tracked and documented asset status using Capital Asset Management, Asset Works Fleet Navigator and PeopleSoft software.

Purchaser IV

Texas Department of Transportation
10.2020 - 11.2020
  • Perform highly technical purchasing functions for the Department that involves research, study and evaluation of assigned commodities, supplies, and services. Work independently and advise District and Division personnel on purchasing procedures which requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities.
  • Develop and write technical equipment, material specifications, and Statements of Work (SOW) with users to evaluate commodities or services required.
  • Review, analyze bids, and make award recommendations to management and the Office of Comptroller of Public Accounts.
  • Support the development and implementation of effective competitive purchasing programs to achieve identified goals and objectives.
  • Track reports on the impact of technological and price changes in goods and services.
  • Prepare requisitions for term contracts and open market purchases and make delegated purchases.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations mandated by federal and state agencies.
  • Answer questions to provide guidance and function as a liaison between districts, division, and vendors.

General Transportation Tech III

Texas Department of Transportation
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • Perform skilled work related to transportation activities such as roadway maintenance and repair, light and heavy equipment operation, preventive and minor maintenance on equipment, traffic control, and helping the public during emergency situations.
  • Haul equipment and materials to jobsites to maintain highway roads and right of ways needing repairs.
  • Operate light and heavy equipment such as tractor-trailers, lowboy trailers, dump trucks, front end loaders, backhoes, skid steer loaders, asphalt pavers, steel wheeled and pneumatic rollers, rotary brooms, self-propelled asphalt distributors, milling machines, shovels, picks, and mattocks.
  • Perform preventive maintenance inspections to roads and equipment.
  • Complete required documentation and reports such as timekeeping, equipment forms, inventory forms, accident forms and preventive maintenance inspection forms.
  • Assist with traffic control, flagging traffic, placing cones, warning signs and barricades as needed.
  • Perform other job tasks as assigned.

Operations Administrator

Cummins Inc.
02.2018 - 02.2020
  • Ability to anticipate customer needs following with active listening and strong communication skills.
  • Analyzed customer issues to verify the root cause of failure and associate any progressive damage using warranty administration manuals to determine eligibility for coverage and claim requirements.
  • Developed and reviewed repair estimates for accuracy prior to communication with customers.
  • Coordinated and communicated repair plans to technicians.
  • Monitored technician productivity and repair quality providing feedback to technicians and team leaders.
  • Demonstrated a positive attitude and high level of integrity with customers, peers, and management.

City Driver

FedEx Freight
01.2016 - 02.2018
  • Pick up and deliver freight between service centers and customers to support the FedEx Purple Promise.
  • Operated tractor-trailer combinations, including doubles when required.
  • Performed daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment.
  • Secured freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies such as pallets, straps, and rope.
  • Verified and completed required documentation and reports.
  • Complied with hazardous materials regulations followed by company policies and procedures.

Materials Clerk

City of El Paso-Mass Transit
10.2013 - 11.2015
  • Served as a materials/parts attendant assisting in the maintenance of adequate supplies and inventory for assigned of responsibility. Recorded and classified city assets and made corrections on discrepancies when needed.
  • Assured purchase orders matched with merchandise and fuels received with provided invoices. Posted expenditures, monitored inventory costs, and performed routine accounting functions. Inspected goods delivered for shipping damage if any. Shelved, stacked, and positioned stock in their respective locations. Marked inventory with applicable inventory control labels to easily locate and record items manually or by utilizing a bar code reader to assist in the inventory process.
  • Provided service, parts, and supplies to assigned unit personnel while assisting mechanics at the service counter to issue maintenance parts using designated vehicle parts specification guides. Read and understood technical manuals to properly identify and enter parts into computer programs.

Warehouse/Purchasing Agent

El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1
10.2005 - 08.2013
  • Planned, developed, updated, and recommended implementation of purchasing policies and procedures for the irrigation district. Assessed market conditions to ensure cost effective purchases of capital and operational equipment, materials and supplies.
  • Communicated with vendors, suppliers and district personnel to complete purchasing contracts and requests for bids. Requested proposals for vehicles, equipment, parts, materials, and office furniture and supplies from vendors as needed. Developed depreciation schedules for fixed assets and capital assets. Processed fuel excise tax reports required by the Internal Revenue Service. Advertised bidding specifications on the company website, El Paso Inc., and with the El Paso Times. Administered bid openings and prepared recommendations for award of bids to vendors and departments. Administered contracts, negotiated, and resolved contract disputes with contractors and suppliers.
  • Monitored inventory and purchase requests. Processed purchase orders using QuickBooks programs. Organized, and monitored warehouse operations using QuickBooks and Coreflex inventory programs. Issued tools and equipment to employees to perform daily tasks.
  • Ensured that purchasing policies and procedures were utilized in a consistent manner.
  • Operated heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, front-end loaders, mowers, tractor-trailers, and lowboy trailers as needed to fulfill district operations when undermanned.

Heavy Equipment Operator/Rigid & Flexible Pavements

United States Air Force
07.2002 - 07.2010
  • Operated heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, skid-steer loaders, backhoes, excavators, graders, bulldozers, scrapers, trenchers, dump trucks, sweepers, and hydraulic cranes to maintain base appearance and fulfill assigned tasks. Constructed, repaired, and maintained rigid and flexible pavements within Air Force bases and humanitarian missions.
  • Maintained base appearance by mowing grass, pruning trees, and planting new vegetation within the Generals’ quarters and base housing. Performed flight line snow removal and sweeper operations within base priority groups.
  • Excavated on utility breaks and applied concrete and asphalt overlays as needed. Installed drainpipe and backfill material. Performed preventive maintenance making minor repairs and adjustments on shop hand tools, equipment, and vehicles.

Education

Associates Degree of Applied Science - Automotive Technology and Light Duty Diesel

Western Technical College
El Paso, Texas
01.2016

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Regional Equipment Operator Training School
Fort Indiantown Gap, PA
01.2003

Civil Engineering/Construction Technology - undefined

Community College of the Air Force
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
01.2002

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United States Air Force Basic Military Training
San Antonio, TX
01.2002

Skills

  • Procurement
  • Asset management
  • Resource allocation
  • Time management
  • Analytical thinking
  • Task prioritization
  • Team collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Specifications conformance
  • Record keeping
  • Budget tracking
  • Self motivation
  • Records maintenance

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

  • Certified Texas Contract Developer, CTCD Certificate No.1900026365
  • TCLEOSE Peace Officer License, Law Enforcement Training Academy, El Paso Community College, El Paso, TX - 2012
  • United States Air Force Heavy Equipment Operator/Rigid & Flexible Pavements, Fort Leonard Wood, MO - 2002

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Fleet Capital Asset Coordinator

Texas Department of Transportation
11.2020 - Current

Purchaser IV

Texas Department of Transportation
10.2020 - 11.2020

General Transportation Tech III

Texas Department of Transportation
06.2020 - 10.2020

Operations Administrator

Cummins Inc.
02.2018 - 02.2020

City Driver

FedEx Freight
01.2016 - 02.2018

Materials Clerk

City of El Paso-Mass Transit
10.2013 - 11.2015

Warehouse/Purchasing Agent

El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1
10.2005 - 08.2013

Heavy Equipment Operator/Rigid & Flexible Pavements

United States Air Force
07.2002 - 07.2010

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Regional Equipment Operator Training School

Civil Engineering/Construction Technology - undefined

Community College of the Air Force

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United States Air Force Basic Military Training

Associates Degree of Applied Science - Automotive Technology and Light Duty Diesel

Western Technical College

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