Luciano Vela
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level, position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- 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.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Manager of Operations
Elite Cast Stone
11.2018 - 02.2023
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Welder Helper
Estaleiro Atlantico Sul - Brazil
02.2014 - 07.2015
- Removed trash and excess materials to clean up work areas.
- Maintained equipment in good working order.
- Kept positive attitude focused on learning new processes and techniques.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Monitored machinery to identify concerns, make corrections, or report complex problems.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
Quality Control Inspector
Honda Motors Japan
02.2009 - 07.2013
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Assisted in developing inspection and testing protocols.
Assembly Line Production Worker
Toyota Motors Japan
02.2002 - 01.2009
- Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Trained and mentored new employees to apply best practices on assembly line operations and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
- Operated various machines used in production processes.
- Performed quality checks on finish products to verify compliance specifications and assign appropriate quality grades.
- Trained new employees, instructing each in use of machinery, standard operating procedures and company policies.
- Maintained order accuracy and customer satisfaction by double-checking packing labels while packaging products.
- Investigated and resolved production issues.
- Installed, adjusted and repaired automated machines and robots.
Forklift Operator
Suzuki Motors Japan
01.1997 - 12.2001
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pontificia Catolica Do Paraná
Brazil12.1989
Skills
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Brand Loyalty
- Trip Planning
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Prevention Techniques
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Defensive Strategies
- Managing Incidents
- Trailer Maintenance
- Dry Vans
- Efficient Trip Planner
- Double and Triple Trailers
- Over the Road Trucking
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Vehicle Inspection
- Basic Vehicle Safety
- GPS and Route Planning
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- DOT Requirements
- Vehicle Systems
- Maintenance Requirements
- Accident Prevention
- Federal Laws
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Air Brake Certification
- Commercial Driving
Languages
Japanese
Professional Working
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
05.2023 - 07.2023
Manager of Operations
Elite Cast Stone
11.2018 - 02.2023
Welder Helper
Estaleiro Atlantico Sul - Brazil
02.2014 - 07.2015
Quality Control Inspector
Honda Motors Japan
02.2009 - 07.2013
Assembly Line Production Worker
Toyota Motors Japan
02.2002 - 01.2009
Forklift Operator
Suzuki Motors Japan
01.1997 - 12.2001
High School Diploma -
Pontificia Catolica Do Paraná